Social Responsibility News & Media
White Castle’s autism awareness campaign sets fundraising record
June 26, 2014
White Castle raised more than $650,000 for Autism Speaks this spring by selling puzzle pieces in 400 restaurants in 12 states. According to a news release…
read nowSubway pitches in for state park campaign
June 25, 2014
Subway has launched its "Walk in the Park" campaign, in partnership with Washington State Parks. From now through Sept. 30, anyone who shows a Discover Pass at…
read nowKrispy Kreme lends its support to Special Olympics
June 25, 2014
For the 14th consecutive year, Krispy Kreme, in partnership with the Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics, will host the Cops on Doughnut…
read nowBen & Jerry’s creates new flavor to fight GMOs
June 17, 2014
In response to a lawsuit filed against Vermont’s GMO labeling law, Ben & Jerry’s has unveiled Food Fight Fudge Brownie, a new name for one of its signature…
read nowHMSHost recognized for best airport QSR
June 13, 2014
HMSHost has been honored by the 2014 Moodie Food & Beverage Awards for Best Airport Fast Food/Quick Service Restaurant for 8 oz Burger Bar at Los Angeles…
read nowTim Hortons Camp Day nets $11.8M
June 10, 2014
Tim Hortons guests and restaurant owners from across North America helped raise $11.8 million during this year's Camp Day on June 4. All funds raised will go…
read nowRita's Italian Ice kicks off annual fundraiser to fight childhood cancer
June 2, 2014
Rita's Italian Ice has kicked off its 9th annual Paper Lemon Fundraising Campaign with longtime nonprofit partner, Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation, a national…
read nowJack in the Box franchisees donate $25K to Big Brothers Big Sisters
June 2, 2014
National Jack in the Box Franchise Association will join the Jack in the Box Foundation as co-title sponsor for the 24th Annual Jack in the Box Charity Golf…
read nowPopeyes’ franchisee turns in record $703K for MDA fundraiser
May 28, 2014
Sailormen Inc., Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and the Muscular Dystrophy Association announced that their 2014 “Appetite for a Cure” program and the annual…
read nowArby’s recognized for childhood hunger relief efforts
May 16, 2014
Arby’s charitable arm, the Arby's Foundation, has been awarded the Phoenix Award by Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed for its efforts to help end childhood hunger.
read nowRestaurant industry’s No Kid Hungry campaign returns in September
May 13, 2014
September marks the return of Share Our Strength’s Dine Out For No Kid Hungry campaign, a restaurant-based cause-marketing program that raises money to fight…
read nowMcDonald's sustainability goals include 100% more fruit and veggies
May 6, 2014
McDonald's Corp. has released its inaugural "2020 Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability Framework" in conjunction with the company's 2012-201…
read nowDairy Queen rewarding teachers with classroom funding
May 2, 2014
In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5-9, Dairy Queen is bringing back its Orange Julius Treat for Teachers essay contest.
read nowArby's invests $4M in childhood hunger campaign
April 23, 2014
The 2014 Arby's Foundation Hungry for Happiness Mobile Tour will begin its third year on April 29 in Atlanta, and will make stops in 30 different cities…
read nowNFL's Reggie Bush joins Taco Bell Foundation's ambassador lineup
April 23, 2014
The Taco Bell Foundation for Teens has added four new ambassadors to help combat high school dropout rates, including NFL player Reggie Bush, singer Megan…
read nowAuntie Anne's recognized for philanthropic programs
April 23, 2014
Auntie Anne's Inc. has been named as the Pennsylvania state winner for the Restaurant Neighbor Award, presented by the National Restaurant Association…
read nowWhite Castle doubles food scrap recycling program
April 22, 2014
White Castle today released an update about its recent sustainability efforts, including the switch to recycled brown paper sacks and corrugated Crave Cases…
read nowJersey Mike's charity fundraiser nets record $2.1M
April 17, 2014
Jersey Mike's Subs announced today it raised an unprecedented $2.1 million for its 4th annual Month of Giving campaign, which ran through March.
read nowMcDonald's franchisee commits to end use of gestation crates
April 11, 2014
Arcos Dorados, McDonald's largest global franchisee, has announced plans to end the use of gestation crates in its supply chain. The chain is requiring its…
read nowCousins Subs' CEO inducted into Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame
April 8, 2014
Bill Specht, founder and CEO of Cousins Subs, will be inducted into the Wisconsin Business Hall of Fame Thursday. According to a news release, the WBHF…
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