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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Valpak Launches Partnership with Non-profit Kaboom!

Valpak’s programs do more than provide advice on where to go for savings. The company is directly involved in the communities it serves.  The first example of this continued commitment will be this spring when Valpak partners with KaBOOM! to help bring play in all its forms to neighborhoods around the country....

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Massage Envy Running for Research

Massage Envy Spa Therapist Raises $11,479 for Therapy Foundation

Massage Envy Spa licensed massage therapist Karen Moers of Jacksonville, Fla., raised $11,479 after being selected by the Massage Therapy Foundation to be part of its “Running for Research Team” at the 2014 Boston Marathon. Throughout Moers’ training, the funds she raised will benefit the Massage Therapy Foundation. Massage Envy...

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Clockwork Home Services Partners with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Clockwork Home Services, parent of Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, One Hour Heating and Air Conditioning, and Mister Sparky, announced a new partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. With this initiative, when one of the brands’ service technicians is making repairs or doing maintenance in customers’ homes, the technician can simply encourage...

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“Valpak Saves” Contest Prize Reaches $35,500 for Nearly a Dozen Non-profits

At the Valpak national conference — Coupon U — Cox Target Media President Michael Vivio challenged the 170-unit Valpak franchise network throughout North America to “save something” in their communities and earn thousands of dollars for the non-profit of their choice. By introducing the “Valpak Saves” contest at the company’s...

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Sports Clips Helps Red Cross and Announces Scholarships for Veterans

Sport Clips Haircuts helped the American Red Cross collect 418,586 units of blood this fall as part of ARC’s “Saving Lives Never Looked So Good!” campaign to generate awareness of the need for blood and platelet donations. By providing free haircut coupons to donors, the company’s effort could help save...

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