A two-time winner of Abrakadoodle’s Arts for All Scholarship, Charla Stuart of Abrakadoodle Greater Metro Houston (photo, center) has demonstrated commitment and compassion in her work with the Texas Children’s Hospital. She and her committed team of talented teachers bring art with heart to give children a break from dealing...
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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Sport Clips Haircuts celebrates 1,500th store milestone in founder’s hometown by giving back to area youth
Sport Clips Haircuts celebrated the opening of its 1,500th location, which happens to be in Founder and CEO Gordon Logan’s hometown of Sumter, S.C., by giving back to area youth. The milestone opening was marked with a $15,000 donation to Toys for Tots to provide gifts to children in the state’s...
Jersey Mike’s Raises $4 Million-Plus During ‘Month of Giving’
Jersey Mike’s Subs, known for its authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled subs, joined with its generous customers this March during the Sixth Annual “Month of Giving” to raise more than $4 million for 180 different charities nationwide. The company raised $3.4 million of the total on one day—March 30, Day of...
New Burger 21 Franchisee Makes Waves in Local Ocala Community through National Charitable Initiative
Burger 21® is an award-winning, “beyond the better burger” fast casual franchise, offering a unique variety of craveable burger creations. As part of the brand’s commitment to giving back to the communities it serves, Burger 21 donates 10 percent of its restaurants sales to local schools and charities on the...
Sport Clips Haircuts founder and executives join others to “Shave the Day” in support of St. Baldrick’s Foundation
Razors buzzed to life at the Sport Clips Haircuts National Huddle as more than 130 “Shave the Day” volunteers went bald and raised more than $113,000 in support of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation’s work in fighting childhood cancer. Sport Clips is St. Baldrick’s first national sponsor, and the franchise kicked...