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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Massage Envy Spa and the Arthritis Foundation Host Healing Hands for Arthritis

In September 2011, through its national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation, Massage Envy Spa launched Healing Hands for Arthritis, a one-day national fundraising event held at all Massage Envy Spa clinics across the country. Since 2011, Massage Envy Spa has raised more than $3 million for the Arthritis Foundation to help find...

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Top 10 Most Charitable Chains and Franchises

Food Drink & Franchise – It’s that time of year again. The weather outside is chilly, but our hearts are warm with the spirit of the holidays—and we’re not the only ones.These ten QSR chains and franchises understand that giving can be better than receiving, each dedicating a significant part...

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Jersey Mike’s donating 100% percent of sales to local charities on March 25th

FastCasual.com – Jersey Mikes, a fast casual sub shop, is gearing up for its "Day of Giving" promotion, which deems 100 percent of sales at participating Jersey Mike's Subs nationwide be donated to more than 120 local charities. Charities include schools, hospitals, youth organizations, food banks and more. This is Jersey Mike's...

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CruiseOne Participates in Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida’s Walk for Wishes®

For the past three years, CruiseOne’s corporate headquarter team has participated in Make-A-Wish® Southern Florida’s annual Walk for Wishes® event and this was the franchisor’s largest team ever. This year 28 people – employees, franchisees, suppliers and family members – participated in the event which was held at Markham Park...

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Great Clips Raises $845,000 for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals

Every October, Great Clips salons across the United States participate in the Miracle Balloon campaign to raise funds for local Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. More than 1,400 Great Clips salons participated in 2014 and raised over $845,000, exceeding the prior year’s fundraising numbers by $105,000. This significant increase in funds...

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