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NRAEF celebrates financial support from Sodexo
December 3, 2013
The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation announced that it received a $100,000 contribution from Sodexo Inc. in support of the foundation's…
read nowFundraising platform lets restaurant-goers 'dine out and give back'
November 13, 2013
A new charitable giving platform has launched that gives foodies a chance to donate to their favorite causes when they purchase gift certificates to…
read nowMasterCard's Stand Up To Cancer campaign hits $4M goal
September 17, 2013
MasterCard announced it has reached its goal of raising $4 million for Stand Up To Cancer through its Dig In & Do Good campaign.
read nowSCA's Tork launches No Kid Hungry promotion
September 5, 2013
Numerous restaurant chains have added promotions for Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, which runs through September. SCA's Tork Brand is also…
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Restaurant industry leads No Kid Hungry efforts
September 3, 2013
Throughout September, restaurants nationwide will invite guests to raise money for the annual Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, aimed at ending…
read nowYum! Brands takes the lead on state legislators' fight against hunger
August 7, 2013
According to the latest numbers from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 16.7 million children live in households without enough food on the table. At 17.…
read nowNRA CEO named 'No Kid Hungry Hero'
June 6, 2013
National Restaurant Association President and CEO Dawn Sweeney has been named a "No Kid Hungry Hero" by Share Our Strength. She was honored at a June 4 awards…
read nowRestaurants join Round It Up America program for relief efforts
June 5, 2013
When deadly tornadoes hit Oklahoma recently, Round It Up America already had funds reserved before a warning siren was ever sounded. Round It Up America, which…
read nowRep. Edwards: Minimum wage increase will lead to stronger middle class
April 18, 2013
The Restaurant Opportunities Centers United's newly formed group of business owners to lobby in support of minimum wage increases met Wednesday with…
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Jersey Mike's founder named IFA's Entrepreneur of the Year
February 19, 2013
The award recognizes an individual who is 'currently building a successful business venture, exemplifies the entrepreneurial spirit that franchising represents…
read nowJersey Mike's brings in $107K for Hurricane Sandy relief
January 4, 2013
In partnership with The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, Jersey Mike's Subs has raised $106,657 to support The FoodBank's relief efforts in the…
read nowFuzzy's Taco Shop teams up with children's charity
December 28, 2012
Dallas-Fort Worth-area corporate- and franchisee-owned Fuzzy's Taco Shop locations have teamed up with A Wish With Wings to help grant wishes for Texas…
read nowReport: Consumers likely to share complaints about restaurant cleanliness
December 28, 2012
SCA's third annual 2012 Tork Report reveals that 92 percent of U.S. consumers said they will complain about an unfavorable dining-out experience. Of those…
read nowTijuana Flats kicks off kids' cancer awareness fundraiser
November 21, 2012
For the 17th season, Tijuana Flats is kicking off its holiday fundraiser for its Just in Queso Foundation.
read nowPanda Express launches fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy relief
November 9, 2012
Panda Restaurant Group Inc. will host fundraising efforts to assist with disaster relief for those affected by Hurricane Sandy. The company has committed to…
read nowMenchie's donating portion of sales to Hurricane Sandy relief
November 6, 2012
The Menchie's frozen yogurt franchise announced a nationwide fundraiser, "The Smile After the Storm," that will support The American Red Cross' aid for…
read nowRestaurant chains double amount raised to fight childhood hunger
November 1, 2012
Throughout Sep. 8, 292 restaurants across every segment participated in Share Our Strength's Dine Out For No Kid Hungry fundraising program. Together, they…
read nowHabit Burger hosts charity fundraisers to mark opening
October 25, 2012
The Habit Burger Grill is opening its second Walnut Creek, Calif., location on Oct. 31 at 1504 Geary Rd. off of Main Street.
read nowBruegger's launches annual Children's Miracle Network campaign
October 24, 2012
Bruegger's Bagels' 300-plus locations will donate a portion of proceeds from the sale of its Bottomless Mugs to the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The…
read nowBarberitos raises funds fast for breast cancer
October 23, 2012
After just a week, 29-unit Barberitos had raised almost $2,000 for its Barberitos Gives Breast Cancer the Boot campaign, according to a company release. Funds…
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