Social Responsibility News & Media
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, BurgerFi provide hurricane relief
November 3, 2022
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza & Wings, along with its sister company, BurgerFi, and Marcum LLP, an accounting and advisory firm, have joined forces to provide…
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Food relief efforts seek support in wake of Hurricane Ian
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Food relief organizations are seeking donations as thousands of Floridians are in need of emergency supplies.
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Happy Joe's Kids Foundation to give away $50K to children with disabilities
September 22, 2022
The Happy Joe's Kids Foundation will award $50,000 to help meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families in conjunction with Happy Joe's…
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Chip Cookies bakes up plans for 500 stores in 5 years
by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group
Chip Cookies has 10 units in Utah and Idaho. The brand's leadership plans to open 500 stores in the next five years.
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Blaze Pizza markets back-to-school campaign
August 31, 2022
Fast-casual concept Blaze Pizza has announced its Back to School campaign, according to a press release.
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Mici Italian raises more than $500K for schools
August 24, 2022
Denver-based Mici Italian's Dining for Dollars charitable giving program is amping up as school gets back in session. The program donates funds for school…
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Blaze Pizza increases fundraiser donations
August 11, 2022
Blaze Pizza will increase ongoing donations to school-related organizations by 5% for dine-in and online fundraisers during the month of September, according…
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Soupergirl fighting 'modern-day slavery' in vegetable farming
June 20, 2022
Washington D.C.-based Soupergirl's "Fair Food certified" gazpachos are now available in select Whole Foods Market stores.
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MOD Pizza's latest dessert helps fund employee grants
April 6, 2022
MOD Pizza has released its latest limited-edition "Squad Cake" — a lime-flavored white cake filled with tarte lime cream covered in a white chocolate coating…
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Restaurant execs gambling for a good cause
by Cherryh Cansler — Editor, FastCasual.com
A few hundred restaurant leaders are gathering in Nashville next month at the Restaurant Franchising and Innovation Summit, where they will participate in…
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MOD Pizza donating 6.2M meals to Feeding America
February 3, 2022
MOD Pizza has committed to donating 6.2 million meals to Feeding America, the largest food hunger-relief organization in the United States, with funds raised…
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What QSRs need to know about ultrafast electric vehicle charging
Three chief benefits QSRs should be aware of if they decide to adopt electric vehicle charging are: ease and cost of deployment; revenue opportunities and…
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Chipotle shows teacher support with hefty school supply effort
August 10, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill is showing its support for teachers as it launches a $100,000 supply reimbursement effort as the school season kicks off.
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Panda Express spreading good fortune on special tour
August 5, 2021
Panda Express is all about spreading good fortune and is driving a nationwide good fortune tour effort via its philanthropic Panda Cares Foundation.
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Whataburger teams with Feeding America to celebrate legacy
August 4, 2021
In an effort to celebrate its legacy while also supporting local communities, fast casual brand Whataburger is hosting a special event during its annual…
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NRA raises concerns on NYC restaurant vaccination rule
August 3, 2021
New York City's requirement, announced Tuesday, that restaurants check for vaccination proof of customers wanting to eat indoors is drawing more than one…
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Core launches Summer of Hope campaign to help foodservice employees
July 14, 2021
Core, a national non-profit, is launching a month-long Summer of Hope campaign to raise $50,000 to help food and beverage employees who have children.
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El Pollo Loco eliminating Styrofoam
May 11, 2021
El Pollo Loco Inc. is ditching Styrofoam to roll out eco-conscious Thermo-To-Go packaging.
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Bonchon supporting 'Stop Asian Violence' campaign with T-shirts
April 16, 2021
South Korea-based Bonchon has created a "Stop Asian Violence" fundraising campaign in response to the increasing number of attacks against the Asian-American…
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Chipotle achieves 51% waste-diversion rate
April 15, 2021
Chipotle Mexican Grill achieved a 51% waste-diversion rate this year through recycling, composting and waste-to-energy programs, reaching a key goal outlined…
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