CANDY BOUQUET HELD 7TH ANNUAL CONVENTION IN LITTLE ROCK

Candy Bouquet International, Inc. hosted its 7th annual convention in Little Rock on July 20th through the 22nd. 123 franchisees from 25 states and 4 countries attended. Last year the convention was held in Cancun, Mexico.

The convention showcased new product designs, marketing concepts and advertising ideas. Awards were also presented for a number of design categories.

Susan Solovic, author of "The Girls' Guide to Power and Success," was the featured motivational speaker. Larry Lefler from the Small Business Development Center and Mark Tarner from South Bend Chocolate Company also gave presentations for the franchisees.

In just eight short years, Candy Bouquet International Inc., the Little Rock-based designer-gift franchiser, has grown from one to over 500 franchises. Candy Bouquet Franchises are now found in 47 states and 34 countries around the world.