Franchising Industry Honored the Best, Most Innovative Community Leaders and Charitable Programs across the U.S. The International Franchise Association's (IFA) Franchise Education & Research Foundation announced today the winners of its third annual Franchising Gives Back Awards, who were honored at an awards dinner on Sept. 11 in Washington, D.C....
Category Archives: To the Community
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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Franchise Businesses and Their Charities Honored at 2017 “Franchising Gives Back” Awards Dinner
Sport Clips Haircuts Helps Provide New Bus to Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area
After a devastating fire caused by arson destroyed Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area’s (BGCAA) 44-passenger bus, Sport Clips Haircuts, other businesses and individuals in the greater Austin community and beyond pulled together and raised enough funds in 48 hours to replace it. The new bus arrived earlier...
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...
FASTSIGNS® Continues to Support Local Charities Through “FASTSIGNS Cares” Philanthropic Initiative
FASTSIGNS International, Inc., the franchisor of more than 650 FASTSIGNS® locations worldwide, launched “FASTSIGNS Cares” in 2016. This philanthropic initiative blends local charity support, team building and community involvement, and gives franchisees the opportunity to give back to their local markets and receive peer recognition for their generous efforts. Results...
Always Best Care Franchise Owners Give Back to Help Victims of Baton Rouge, Louisiana Flooding
Shonda Boudet, owner of the Always Best Care Senior Services of Baton Rouge, Louisiana started the Love Starts Here campaign to help local families that were impacted by the flooding in August. The campaign, which was initially focused on raising funds for the recent police-involved shootings in Baton Rouge, shifted...