Edible Arrangements franchise
Edible Arrangements makes fresh fruit and chocolate-dipped fruit arrangements and gift baskets, largely for delivery on holidays and occasions. Stores also sell walk-in treats like smoothies and fruit cups. At the end of 2025 there were 599 Edible Arrangements locations in the US, 588 franchised and 11 company-owned.
- Cost to open
- $216K–$589K
- Franchise fee
- $30,000
- Royalty
- 5%
- Locations, 2025
- 599−272 in 3 yrs
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Company snapshot
- Franchisor based in
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Time to open
- Within 180 days of site approval
- Agreement length
- 10 years
- Territory
- Limited protection, a non-exclusive delivery area of at least 75,000 people
- Financing
- None offered
From Edible Arrangements, LLC’s 2026 filing.
How much a Edible Arrangements franchise costs
Opening one Edible business costs an estimated $216,000 to $589,000. That covers the franchise fee and everything else needed to open, through the first months of working capital.
Source: Edible Arrangements, LLC, 2026 filing, page 31
Edible Arrangements franchise fee
The franchise fee is $30,000, the standard fee for new franchisees ($20,000 for veterans). You pay it when you sign the franchise agreement.
Source: Edible Arrangements, LLC, 2026 filing, page 15
Royalty and ongoing fees
| Royalty | 5% of weekly gross sales or $200 a week, whichever is more, paid weekly. |
|---|---|
| Brand or marketing fund | Marketing contributions of up to 5% of weekly gross sales. |
Source: Edible Arrangements, LLC, 2026 filing, page 18
Sales and earnings
Shares figures Edible Arrangements publishes sales or earnings figures for its locations: it gives 2025 average and median gross sales for franchised businesses open a year or more. The full tables, with notes on which locations are counted, are in its filing.
Source: Edible Arrangements, LLC, 2026 filing, page 69
Locations opened and closed
| Year | Franchised | Company-owned | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 791 (−69) | 1 | 73 |
| 2024 | 679 (−112) | 5 | 114 |
| 2025 | 588 (−91) | 11 | 94 |
Closed or left counts terminations, non-renewals, locations bought back by the franchisor and locations that stopped operating.
Source: Edible Arrangements, LLC, 2026 filing, page 73
How Edible Arrangements compares
Of the 16 retail franchises on this site, Edible Arrangements is the 6th cheapest to open and the 9th largest by number of locations.
| Measure | Edible Arrangements | Typical retail |
|---|---|---|
| Cost to open, low end | $216K | $231K |
| Royalty | 5% | 5% |
| Closed or left per year | 12.2% | 3.4% |
| Change in franchised locations, 3 yrs | −31.6% | +7.2% |
| Shares earnings figures | Yes | 15 of 16 |
Typical is the median across the 16 brands in retail franchises.
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Edible Arrangements franchise questions
How long does it take to open a Edible Arrangements?
Within 180 days of site approval, according to Edible Arrangements's 2026 filing. Finding a site, permits and build-out are what usually stretch it.
Does Edible Arrangements help with financing?
No. Edible Arrangements does not offer financing or guarantee loans or leases, so buyers arrange their own, usually a bank or SBA loan.
Do Edible Arrangements franchisees get a protected territory?
Partly. You get some protection (a non-exclusive delivery area of at least 75,000 people), but not an exclusive territory.
How long is a Edible Arrangements franchise agreement?
The initial term is 10 years. Renewal is usually possible if you're in good standing, often for a fee and a remodel.
Is Edible Arrangements growing or shrinking?
Over the last 3 years 8 franchised locations opened and 281 closed or left, a net change of −31.6%. About 12.2% of locations closed or left each year. That is above the 3.4% typical for retail franchises.
How does Edible Arrangements compare with other retail franchises?
Of the 16 retail franchises here, Edible Arrangements is the 6th cheapest to open (low end $216K against a $231K median) and the 9th largest by number of locations. Its 5% royalty is in line with the 5% median.
Does Edible Arrangements say how much franchisees make?
Yes: it gives 2025 average and median gross sales for franchised businesses open a year or more. Your results can differ; the filing explains which locations are counted.
Where is Edible Arrangements based?
Edible Arrangements, LLC is based in Atlanta, Georgia.