Earlier this year, fast-casual restaurant concept Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers launched the Bill Simon Memorial Scholarship Foundation in memoriam of the company’s beloved co-founder and CEO Bill Simon. As a testament to Simon’s passion for education and commitment to helping all achieve a brighter future, the scholarship foundation was...
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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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Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Launches Bill Simon Memorial Scholarship Foundation
The Neighborly Project Honors Veteran with Home Repair Services
Earlier this year, Neighborly, a community platform of specialty home services, launched The Neighborly Project. This home improvement initiative honored a local veteran with complimentary home repair services. The project kicked off in Jacksonville, Florida on March 1st when the public was invited to nominate a former enlisted serviceman or...
NRD Capital Establishes the “NRD Foundation,” Supports Franchised Water Solution
In honor of World Water Day, NRD Capital, LLC ("NRD"), an Atlanta-based private equity firm specializing in franchised and multi-location business investments, announces its first philanthropic pledge through the NRD Foundation ("the NRDF"). The first recipient is Jibu, a Kenyan-based social enterprise working to ensure access to basic human needs,...
Abrakadoodle Metro Detroit Brings Free Painting & Sculpting Classes to Kids in Need
Happy, proud expressions on the faces of kids served by Samaritas (www.samaritas.org) signified the positive impact resulting from a series of free art events provided by Dawna and Al Kelly of Abrakadoodle Metro Detroit. The award-winning duo accepted the call to action by Abrakadoodle Corporate to bring Arts for All...
Franchisee University Young Entrepreneur Scholarship Awarded to NYC Teen
The Internicola Law Firm, P.C., a National Business & Franchise Law Firm, recently awarded a New York City teen a $500 "Franchisee University Young Entrepreneur Scholarship" about what it means to be an entrepreneur while using the principles learned from "Success for Teens". We wish to congratulate Mbalu F. for...