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Chick-fil-A provided $1.4M in scholarships in 2012
March 8, 2013
Chick-fil-A awarded its $1,000 Leadership Scholarship to nearly 1,400 team members in 2012. The recipients work for the company's independent franchise…
read nowBojangles' franchisee recognized by U.S. Chamber of Commerce
March 6, 2013
Acorn Food Group LLC, a Bojangles' franchise group based in Jasper, Ga., was recently honored with a 2013 Blue Ribbon Small Business Award by the U.S. Chamber…
read nowMcDonald's invests $6.5M in sustainable coffee program
March 5, 2013
McDonald's USA, McDonald's Canada and their franchisees are investing more than $6.5 million throughout the next four-and-a-half years in a technical…
read nowJersey Mike's partners with 86 charities for fundraising campaign
February 25, 2013
Throughout March, Jersey Mike's Subs is joining forces with 86 local charities for the company's third annual "Month of Giving" fundraising campaign. Last…
read nowTaco John's raises $50K for wounded soldiers organization
February 21, 2013
Taco John's raised $50,000 during this year's Nachos Navidad holiday promotion. The money will go toward this year's charity of choice, the Yellow Ribbon Fund…
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Jersey Mike's founder named IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year
February 19, 2013
The award recognizes an individual who is 'currently building a successful business venture, exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that franchising represents…
read nowTim Hortons' penny collection benefits children's foundation
February 4, 2013
Tim Horton's locations across Canada are now collecting pennies to raise money for the Tim Horton's Children's Foundation.
read nowCousins Subs establishes philanthropic foundation
January 21, 2013
Cousins Subs restaurants has established The Make it Better Foundation to "improve the welfare and quality of life in the communities it serves."
read nowBen & Jerry's commits to fairtrade program for 2013
January 17, 2013
Ben & Jerry's announced that its fairtrade program will be its primary values led sourcing (VLS) endeavor for 2013.
read nowArby's Foundation donates $3M to help end hunger in Georgia
January 11, 2013
The Arby's Foundation, the charitable arm of Atlanta-based Arby's Restaurant Group Inc., announced it has invested $3 million to broaden the Georgia Food Bank…
read nowTaco 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…
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