“Our veterans, no matter how much time they spend in uniform, devote some or all of their lives looking out for us. It’s time we help take care of them. Many are elderly and for medical reasons are unable to do things for themselves,” said Angela Olea, Assisted Living Locators...
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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Making Healthcare Workers Happy One Pretzel at a Time
At Philly Pretzel Factory, we pride ourselves on making our customers feel at home when they come to our stores. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, we have seen our franchise owners go above and beyond to show their communities support during a difficult time for so many. Many of our stores...
Working Together to Give Back: BrightStar Care and Franworth Offer PPE to Franchise Community
In the midst of COVID-19, there have been many examples of the power and benefit of being part of the franchising community. A new partnership with BrightStar Care and Franworth is another shining example of this. To protect BrightStar Care clients and ensure that franchise employees have the ability to...
LearningRx CEO Creates Video Series to Keep Kids’ Brains Active During COVID-19 Pandemic
Fifty-six million kids have shifted their daily school lessons from the classroom to the family room due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a former elementary school teacher and mother of four, Kim Hanson knew there would not be enough curriculum to keep school children busy throughout the day. It is challenging for...
Woofie’s Find Innovative Ways to Give Back
Woofie’s® is an emerging pet care franchise that has been providing professional pet care services for over 15 years in Loudoun County, Virginia. Woofie’s® has one corporate and three franchise locations, all with innovative efforts to give back to the community during the COVID-19 crisis. While most frontline healthcare workers...