Hard to believe it's already September and kids are going back to school. Sadly, many children don't have what they need to succeed during the academic year. According to No Kid Hungry, one in eight school aged children face food insecurity (learn more about how Tropical Smoothie Cafe is helping...
Giving Back Blog
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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Interview with Kathy Roth-Douquet, CEO, Blue Star Families
We first started working with Blue Star Families and its CEO, Kathy Roth-Douquet in the summer of 2022. At the Franchise Action Network meeting, we packed 200 welcome kits to support their Welcome Week initiative with the support of franchise brands such as Papa John's, SportClips, The UPS Store, Schlotzsky's, Mosquito...
Franchising Gives Back Stands with the Free People of Ukraine
As the situation in Ukraine continues to deteriorate, many are asking how they can help. In fact, this was one of the most frequent questions I got in San Diego this past week, showing the dedication our community has to giving back. Service to our communities, and to others, is...
CMIT Solutions Gives Back to Local Communities
With the world changing so quickly around us, it is important for CMIT Solutions to support the local communities they are in during the good times and the bad. As a brand, CMIT Solutions is dedicated to being a trusted partner and giving back to the community is just one way it...
Times Like These Do Bring Out the Best in People
One of the many things I have always appreciated about this country is what many refer to as the "American Spirit.” More than anything, it is a spirit of perseverance. No matter the challenge - from wars to economic collapses to natural disasters - there is always a deep-rooted belief...