Engineering For Kids created a non-profit organization in 2014 called the Engineering For Kids Foundation. The main goal of this organization is to provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education to children who may not be able to afford extended learning opportunities. This past school year, the Engineering For...
Category Archives: New Initiatives
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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Encouraging Diversity in Science and Engineering (STEM)
Through givebacks and incentives for minorities, STEM For Kids franchise is inspiring diverse children to experience hands-on STEM. Raleigh NC, 7/15/15 – Torchea, a 6th grader aspires to be an entrepreneur, “I want to open my own store”, she says. Her teacher said “[she] will make a positive difference in...
Mosquito Squad® Fights Malaria By Saving The Lives Of 237,000 Children By Year End
When Outdoor Living Brands® acquired the mosquito elimination franchise Mosquito Squad, it began looking for an opportunity to align the business with an important cause that both fit with the brand and elevated the purpose of the business to an even higher level. So when Mosquito Squad co-founder, Scott Zide...
The Dwyer Group Promotes “Light Haiti” Campaign
Delivering Up to 1,000 Solar Lights to a Haitian Village WACO, Texas (May 6, 2015) – The Dwyer Group, one of the world’s largest franchising companies of trade service brands, has partnered with New Vision Renewable Energy and Mission Waco Mission World to supply up to 1,000 solar-powered lights to...
Local SPCA Gets Nearly $3,400 From Blast 825° Pizza Opening
Blast Buddies is a new initiative that’s giving back to pet-centric charities at the local level each time a new Blast 825° Pizza opens. Most recently, the new, quick-fired pizza concept named for the 825° blast that cooks its pizzas to perfection raised more than $1,600 from the brand’s Rocklin,...