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Candy Bouquet 11th Annual Convention in Little Rock Celebrates 15 Years
November 24, 2004
LITTLE ROCK, AR (November 24, 2004) – Candy Bouquet International, Inc. hosted its 11th annual convention in Little Rock on November 19th through the 21st at the Doubletree Hotel. Candy Bouquet franchisees from the US and Canada attended the festivities.
The convention showcased new product designs and competitions, marketing concepts, demonstrations and advertising ideas. Awards were also presented for a number of design categories and outstanding franchisees. Donna Klim of Summerville, South Carolina won the Kathie Engelke Mentor Award and Bobby Hardgrave of Branson, Missouri won the Margaret McEntire Award.
This was a wonderful opportunity for franchisees to gather and network together. Franchisees attended and awards banquet at the Afterthought on Saturday night. Many franchisees also attended the Clinton library opening and events. Bouquets were donated to the library opening by Candy Bouquet franchisees from all over the world and displayed in the Clinton Museum Store and the Choctaw Building.
In just fifteen short years, Candy Bouquet International Inc., the Little Rock-based designer-gift franchisor, has grown from one to over 650 franchises. Candy Bouquet franchises are now found in 49 states and 40 countries around the world.
Candy Bouquet International, Inc. is a privately owned international franchisor of home based and store front businesses that specialize in floral-like creations crafted from gourmet chocolates and candies. Candy Bouquets can be customized into one-of-a-kind gifts that won't wilt, fade or die. Candy Bouquets are great for every occasion and wonderful for corporate gifts, centerpieces or just for fun and can be shipped worldwide. The company has received numerous awards including the #1 Franchise in the Food Gifts category eight years in a row by Entrepreneur Magazine, as well as one of the Top Home based and Low Cost franchises by the same magazine.
For more information on Candy Bouquet International, Inc. visit www.candybouquet.com or contact Candy Bouquet at yumyum@candybouquet.com.
Company Information:
Candy Bouquet International, Inc.
423 East 3rd Street
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: (501) 375-9990
Fax: (501) 375-9998
www.candybouquet.com