Primrose Schools®, a national high-quality early education and care provider, raised more than $720,000 for local and national children’s charities in 2016, breaking its previous record by nearly $100,000. More than 325 Primrose preschools contributed to this effort, demonstrating the company’s mission to forge a path that leads to a...
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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Firehouse Subs funds heart devices to rescue squads
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...
Family Behind Golden State Restaurant Group Gives Back
Community service is at the heart and soul of the family that owns and operates McDonald’s in California’s San Joaquin Valley. Inspired by Don Schrader, who left a teaching career to work at McDonald’s in 1962 and became a franchise owner less than four years later in Stockton, the Schrader...
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...