#4 of 10 Best Retail Franchises of 2017 - Edible Arrangements stores are part of a franchise business with individual outlets that create interesting gift baskets containing edible fresh fruit and gourmet chocolate dipped in fruit. Based in Wallingford, CT, Edible Arrangements was established in 1999. In-store Fruit Experts® at each location craft gift baskets to meet customer needs. Designs are inspired by those commonly found in the floral business. The company also sells specialty fruit gift items, including premium chocolate dipped fruit and fresh-fruit-to-go. Franchises are located in United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Italy, Turkey, Hong Kong, Oman, India and China.