While in the Firehouse Subs location at Strawbridge Marketplace, a Virginia Beach firefighter said “thank you.” Franchisee Bob Bates said the gesture made him realize his customers were helping make a real difference. “It makes you want to do more,” he said. The firefighter was referring to the fact that...
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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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Cottman Transmission donates coloring books to UF Health
Ron Vinduska, owner of the Jacksonville-based Cottman Transmission and Total Auto Care franchise, delivered more than 100 Cottman Man coloring books to children at UF Health Jacksonville last month. “Coloring books allow children to use their imaginations,” he said. “The purpose behind the campaign is to brighten the mood of...
VFW receives $1 million donation for ‘Help A Hero’ Scholarship Program
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Veterans of Foreign Affairs received a record breaking donation for its ‘Help A Hero’ Scholarship Program. It provides scholarships for active duty service members and veterans wanting to pursue college and graduate degrees or vocational certifications. It helps veterans such as scholarship recipient Jeffrey Martin...
Five Military Veterans Win Travel Franchises from CruiseOne/Dream Vacations
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (November 10, 2016) – CruiseOne/Dream Vacations, the number one travel franchise for military veterans, celebrated Veteran’s Day early with a special ceremony recognizing military veterans and the 2016 winners of the fifth annual contest “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General.” Over the past five years, CruiseOne/Dream Vacations...
2017 Franchising Gives Back Day of Service
We hope you will join us and participate in the 2017 Franchising Gives Back Day of Service! To kick off the 57th IFA Annual Convention at Mandalay Bay Hotel in Las Vegas, NV, the Franchise Education & Research Foundation in collaboration with Roark Capital Group, will host the Franchising Gives...