The importance and widespread adoption of business “giving back” programs have been highlighted more than ever in recent months, after a series of seemingly endless natural disasters this year. More and more, businesses are also making corporate social responsibility a part of their core business plan. At the International Franchise Association,...
Category Archives: Franchise-Specific Charities
The COVID-19 pandemic is impacting not only the bottom line of franchise owners and franchisees, but the very livelihoods, health and safety of everyone in every community. Franchises are deeply rooted in their communities and strive on a regular basis to give back to those in need. This commitment hasn’t stopped during the pandemic – in fact, it’s only grown. Below is a collection of stories of how franchises are giving back during this crisis.
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Subway helps fight global hunger on World Sandwich Day
During World Sandwich Day on Nov. 3, Subway restaurants donated more than 13.3 million meals to charities around the globe. Read more from The Drum here.
FASTSIGNS of Louisville: Showing Community Success is Business Success
Sam and Susan Cilone aren’t the kind of people to just set up business in a town—they see their town as their business. It is that keen awareness of interconnectedness coupled with a sincere belief that what helps some in the community helps everyone, which has pushed their community support...
Filta’s Philanthropic Initiative Empowers Employees to Support Causes They Are Passionate About
The Filta Group recently announced a new giving program designed to support the charities and foundations that its employees are most passionate about. Tom Dunn, COO at Filta, made the announcement during a recent company meeting. As part of the new program, every employee at the corporate office will receive...
Local FASTSIGNS Centers Give Back To Their Communities
FASTSIGNS International launched “FASTSIGNS Cares” in 2016, an initiative which blends local charity support, team building and community involvement. In FASTSIGNS Cares inaugural year, franchisees across the US and Canada choose a variety of organizations to assist including local chapters of national charities and specific local charities, and by honoring...