Social Responsibility News

Carl's Jr., Hardee's exceed annual fundraising campaign goal

August 29, 2023

Hardee's and Carl's Jr. recently held its annual Stars for Heroes fundraiser in which guests had the option to donate $1 or more at the register to benefit USA…

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Golden Chick launches systemwide philanthropic event

August 24, 2023

Chicken brand Golden Chick will donate 50 cents from each sale of its State Fair Mini Funnel Cakes to support fundraising projects through DonorsChoose.

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McDonald's franchises host 'Fries for School Supplies' campaign

August 21, 2023

Local McDonald's franchisees at certain stores in Chattanooga, Tennessee, North Alabama and in Bowling Green, Kentucky, are hosting a "Fries for School…

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Chick-fil-A opens applications for scholarship program

August 18, 2023

Chick-fil-A has opened its scholarship application period for the 2024-2025 school year, marking the brand's 51st year of giving, according to a press release.

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Taco Bell's Coin Drop game raises $182K

August 17, 2023

Taco Bell revived its iconic Coin Drop game last month, this time making it digital and a part of the QSR's loyalty program. The brand raised $$182,000 for the…

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Sonic to match up to $1M in classroom donations

August 8, 2023

Sonic Drive-In has partnered with Reese's Book Club, a part of Reese Witherspoon's Hello Sunshine, to support local schools across the country. The QSR brand…

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Domino's Pizza franchise donates food to flood volunteers, shelter

July 14, 2023

The Domino's Pizza franchise in Springfield, Vermont, donated food to communities hit by flooding this week, according to a My Champlain Valley report.

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Taco Bell's iconic Coin Drop game back with digital twist

July 12, 2023

Taco Bell is relaunching its Coin Drop game but with some modernization — the fundraising game will be available via the brand's mobile app, according to a…

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KFC China launches corporate social responsibility initiatives

June 30, 2023

Yum China has announced the expansion of several KFC China corporate social responsibility initiatives, including supporting the disadvantaged, preserving the…

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Dunkin' raises $1.6M for charity from iced coffee sales

June 12, 2023

Dunkin' raised $1.6 million for the Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation through the sales of its iced coffee drinks on Dunkin' Iced Coffee Day in May…

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Marco's Pizza opens 12th Virginia store, launches fundraising

June 7, 2023

Marco's Pizza has opened a location in Bon Air, a suburb of Richmond, Virginia, and is giving back to the community. One dollar for every pizza sold through…

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White Castle partners with Chicago skate rink to offer half-price skating

June 5, 2023

White Castle is covering 50% of the cost of skating (including skate rental) at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Roller Skating Rink in Chicago on Wednesday…

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Taco Bell Foundation awards $15M in grants for youths

June 2, 2023

The Taco Bell Foundation has awarded $15 million in grants to 452 U.S.-based non-profits, representing a $5 million increase in comparison to last year. The…

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Andy's Frozen Custard partners with Missouri Boys State, American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State

May 30, 2023

Andy's Frozen Custard has announced a partnership with the Missouri Boys State and American Legion Auxiliary Missouri Girls State as the first-ever corporate…

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CKE Restaurants begins annual Stars for Heroes program

May 24, 2023

CKE Restaurants, parent company of Carl's Jr. and Hardee's, has launched its Stars for Heroes campaign, which raises money for active military and veterans in…

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Sonic gears up for Teacher Appreciation Week

May 5, 2023

For teacher appreciation week, Sonic Drive-In has teamed up with award-winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph to help teachers get the materials they need in the…

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Chick-fil-A awards more than $25M in scholarships

April 6, 2023

Chick-fil-A has awarded more than $25 million in scholarships in 2023. The brand split the amount between 13,000 employees and 13 community service-minded…

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West Virginia Little Caesars raises money for police K-9 teams

April 6, 2023

Little Caesars in Ohio County, West Virginia, have kicked off their annual Pizza Pizza Paws Campaign to benefit police K-9 handlers in the state, according to…

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Burger King moves field team fleet to EVs

March 27, 2023

Burger King will move its North American field team fleet to electric vehicles across 16 statse. The burger brand plans to move to 100% EVs by 2030, according…

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FAT Brands launches charitable foundation

March 23, 2023

FAT Brands Inc., a franchising company that owns over a dozen concepts including Fatburger and Round Table Pizza, has launched a charitable organization called…

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