7-Eleven has come up with a creative way to support women who want to start their own businesses: The convenience store chain is launching an initiative called W.E. Take the Lead, which will give away one fee-free franchise to an entrepreneurial woman, valued at around $190,000. Read more from Food...
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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NRD Capital Establishes the “NRD Foundation,” Supports Franchised Water Solution
In honor of World Water Day, NRD Capital, LLC ("NRD"), an Atlanta-based private equity firm specializing in franchised and multi-location business investments, announces its first philanthropic pledge through the NRD Foundation ("the NRDF"). The first recipient is Jibu, a Kenyan-based social enterprise working to ensure access to basic human needs,...
Lee’s Summit has given them so much. The Cundiffs make it a point to give back.
One has to wonder how much sleep the Cundiff family has gotten during the past few decades. Not only have Vic, Jon and Cam built and expanded a robust business in Lee’s Summit and beyond, they’ve tirelessly worked to give countless others the tools to prosper. The Cundiffs paused recently...
Wendy’s Recognizes 10 Employees for Giving Back to Their Local Communities
Kelly Cole named Wendy’s Community Ambassador of the Year for Volunteer Efforts with KidSMILES Pediatric Dental Clinic Give Something Back and Do The Right Thing are two core values important to The Wendy’s Company, and employees live these values in a variety of ways. Each year, Wendy’s is proud to...
Army Veteran Turned Entrepreneur Finds Joy in Giving Back
“I want to give back to my community,” stated Eric Cohn just one year ago this month upon acquiring his Abrakadoodle art education franchise business that provides creative art programs at schools and community sites in San Antonio. Fast forward and Eric this month launched free art classes to benefit...