Social Responsibility News & Media
Taco Cabana raises $73K for military families
January 10, 2013
Taco Cabana recently announced it raised more than $73,000 from its annual Taco Treat fundraiser, which benefits the Warrior and Family Support Center (WFSC).
read nowJersey Mike's brings in $107K for Hurricane Sandy relief
January 4, 2013
In partnership with The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Jersey Mike's Subs has raised $106,657 to support The FoodBank's relief efforts in the…
read nowReport: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness
December 28, 2012
SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…
read nowBurger King headquarters donates $40K for low-income students
December 24, 2012
Employees from Burger King Worldwide headquarters in Miami spent the last few weeks of the year collecting donations for Toys for Tots, working with Habitat…
read nowDunkin' Brands, Eli Manning team up to help Sandy victims
December 24, 2012
Dunkin' Donuts held a charity brunch with New York Giants quarterback Eli Manning last week that raised approximately $90,000 to support ongoing Hurricane…
read nowArby's commits to drop gestation crates
December 21, 2012
Arby's has joined the growing list of major quick-service brands that have committed to phasing out the use of gestation crates in their supply chain.
read nowUK's QSR segment gets a boost from recession-weary consumers
December 20, 2012
The quick-service restaurant segment in the United Kingdom is showing signs of growth amidst that country's recession. According to new research from…
read nowCinnabon sends care packages to deployed troops
December 19, 2012
Cinnabon Inc. raised more than $56,000 during its month-long fundraiser for partner Operation Gratitude. The effort is part of Cinnabon's third annual "Hugs…
read nowWendy's supporting foster children through sponsorship, Twitter
December 19, 2012
To support children in foster care, Wendy's is sponsoring CBS Television Network's 14th Annual "A Home for the Holidays," a program focused on stories from…
read nowCarvel makes donation for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
December 18, 2012
Carvel Ice Cream has donated $50,000 to the American Red Cross for Superstorm Sandy relief efforts. The funds raised support the ongoing Red Cross response to…
read nowKFC, franchisees sponsor Soldiers to Summits climber
December 7, 2012
Disabled Army veteran Tommy Carroll is attempting to climb Mt. Cotopaxi, a 19,347-foot mountain in Ecuador, as part of his yearlong journey with Soldiers to…
read nowTaco John's raising funds for injured soldiers
November 27, 2012
Throughout the holiday season, Taco John's is donating a portion of each Nachos Navidad purchase to the Yellow Ribbon Fund, which cares for injured soldiers…
read nowCarvel pledges money for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 13, 2012
Carvel Ice Cream has teamed up with the American Red Cross to raise money for Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. On Nov. 15 participating Carvel Shoppes will host…
read nowPanda Express launches fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 9, 2012
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. will host fundraising efforts to assist with disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company has committed to…
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Restaurant industry steps up franchising incentives for military veterans
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chains are actively recruiting veterans with startup discounts to reintegrate them into the workforce.
read nowDunkin' Brands pitches in $200K for Sandy relief
November 6, 2012
Dunkin' Brands, parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, today announced a $100,000 donation to the American Red Cross to support Hurricane Sandy…
read nowMcDonald's makes donation for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 5, 2012
McDonald's Corporation announced it will contribute to Hurricane Sandy disaster relief efforts with a donation of $500,000 to the American Red Cross.
read nowArby's raises record amount for childhood hunger fight
November 1, 2012
In its six-week-long fundraiser for the Share Our Strength No Kid Hungry campaign, Arby's restaurants raised a system record of $2.5 million.
read nowJack in the Box raises $23K for Big Brothers Big Sisters
October 30, 2012
The Jack in the Box Foundation recently held its annual bowl-a-thon benefitting Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County. Dubbed "Boo-la-thon 2012" the…
read nowMcDonald's signs agreement to keep All American Games in Chicago
October 25, 2012
The McDonald's All American Games will stay in Chicago through 2015. After the event set an attendance record in 2011 and carried that momentum into the 201…
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