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Reducing food waste can improve the bottom line and the environment
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
A study commissioned by the Food Waste Reduction Alliance found that approximately 80 billion pounds of food are discarded into US landfills every year, with…
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Taco Cabana launches annual fundraiser for military veterans
October 1, 2014
Taco Cabana today launched its annual fundraiser, Taco Treat, which raises money for the Warrior and Family Support Center of San Antonio.
read nowHardee's franchisee kicks off Special Olympics fundraiser
September 29, 2014
On Tuesday, Hardee's restaurants in Virginia operated by franchisee Boddie-Noell Enterprises will begin the sale of $1 and $5 stars to raise money for Special…
read nowSonic's Limeades for Learning campaign returns
September 24, 2014
Sonic today announced the return of its annual Limeades for Learning initiative, raising money to support public school teachers through its partnership with…
read nowDunkin' launches children's hunger fundraiser with dark roast rollout
September 23, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts' new Rainforest Alliance Certified Dark Roast Coffee is now available at restaurants nationwide. The blend was first introduced in California…
read nowDoc Popcorn adds pink popcorn for breast cancer fundraising campaign
September 23, 2014
Doc Popcorn has developed a new limited-edition flavor for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Sweet Pink will be topped with a cherry-flavored…
read nowMore restaurants adopting green practices
September 17, 2014
Research reveals that the majority of restaurants surveyed by the National Restaurant Association recycle, use compact fluorescent lighting and purchase…
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Millennials buying in to restaurant brands that embrace philanthropy
by Brenda Rick Smith — Editor, Networld Media Group
Restaurant marketers can capitalize on this trend by thanking guests for their contribution with special offers.
read nowWendy's expands coupon book program nationally
September 15, 2014
For the first time this year, Wendy's is expanding its Halloween coupon book nationally. The coupon book program raises money for the Dave Thomas Foundation…
read nowTim Hortons kicks off annual Smile Cookie fundraising campaign
September 15, 2014
Tim Hortons' annual Smile Cookie campaign kicks off today throughout North America, raising funds for local charities and hospitals. According to a news…
read nowNestlé Café marks morsel’s 75th anniversary with charitable campaign
September 12, 2014
To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the chocolate chip morsel, Nestlé Toll House Café by Chip is teaming up with the Cookies for Kids' Cancer organization.
read nowCousins Subs collecting donations for food bank
September 5, 2014
To mark Hunger Action Month in September, Cousins Subs has partnered with St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance of Phoenix for the second consecutive year.
read nowBaskin-Robbins launches cake campaign to benefit children’s foundation
September 5, 2014
Baskin-Robbins has launched its "Cakes for the Community" campaign, a month-long fundraiser for The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto.
read nowClorder launches online ordering site to help restaurants raise charitable donations
September 3, 2014
Clorder Inc., a developer of cloud-based food ordering solutions, has launched a new website that helps raise funds for charities from placing restaurant…
read nowMcDonald’s restaurants offering free breakfast to kick off school year
September 3, 2014
McDonald's restaurants in Northern California and Northern Nevada will kick off the school year by offering a free breakfast to students in kindergarten…
read nowArby’s recruits meat supplier for childhood hunger fight
September 2, 2014
The John Morrell Food Group, a subsidiary of Smithfield Foods, and Arby's Restaurant Group Inc. have teamed up to support Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry…
read nowFarmer Boys launches Children's Hospital fundraising campaign
September 2, 2014
Farmer Boys will raise money for the Loma Linda University Children's Hospital-LLUCH throughout the month of September.
read nowTaco Bell Foundation for Teens promotes high school graduation pledges
August 29, 2014
The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens partnered with GetSchooled and Viacom to encourage teens to finish high school.
read nowNY councilman proposes ban on toys in kids' meals that don't meet nutritional standards
August 25, 2014
New York Councilman Ben Kallos has introduced a bill that would set stricter nutrition standards for kids’ meals that come with toys.
read nowBojangles awards nine scholarships worth $1,000 each
August 25, 2014
Bojangles' has named the recipients of its 2014 Bojangles' Scholarship Award. The $1,000 scholarships will support six Bojangles' team members and three…
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