Five military veterans with a passion for travel were recently recognized as the 2015 winners of the fourth annual “Operation Vetrepreneur: Become Your Own General” contest. Hosted by nationally recognized military-friendly cruise franchise CruiseOne®, which is part of World Travel Holdings, the world’s largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel...
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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Safety First: Primrose Schools Helps Families Get Ready. Get Safe.
To help kick off National Emergency Preparedness month, Primrose Schools is teaming up with national partner Save the Children on a nine-week series aimed at equipping families with tools so they can better prepare for the unexpected. The interactive program features engaging resources, activities and videos on Primrose Schools’ 360...
Encouraging Diversity in Science and Engineering (STEM)
Through givebacks and incentives for minorities, STEM For Kids franchise is inspiring diverse children to experience hands-on STEM. Raleigh NC, 7/15/15 – Torchea, a 6th grader aspires to be an entrepreneur, “I want to open my own store”, she says. Her teacher said “[she] will make a positive difference in...
The Coverall System Gives Back to Local Communities Through Coverall Cares
The Coverall® System shows they care by giving back to local communities through Coverall Cares, a system-wide initiative that inspires acts of kindness from its Franchised Businesses and Support Centers. Coverall Franchised Business Owners and Master Franchisees impact their local communities through philanthropy, and contribute to their local economies by...
Cary Family YMCA Receives $2,000 Donation From Burger 21 Grand Opening in North Carolina
Burger 21, the “beyond the better burger” fast casual restaurant, recently celebrated the opening of its second North Carolina location in Cary. As part of the brand's commitment to giving back to the communities it serves, the restaurant donated proceeds from the first two days of business - totaling $2,000...