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The Immeasurable Legacy of Dave Thomas Dave Thomas may have called himself “just a hamburger cook,” but his legacy in quick service and the nonprofit world is anything but ordinary.	Restaurants Can Change the World Brands are using their businesses as vehicles for social change.
The Purpose-Driven Profit Model B Corp and Benefit Companies redefine what it means to be profitable.	The How of Philanthropy Finding the right charitable partner can be a soul-searching process that yields rewards, both financial and intrinsic.
Pretty in Pink Caribou Coffee and Hungry Howie’s find a personal connection in supporting breast cancer awareness.	Restaurants Rock the Sciences Subway franchisees band together to support an educational TV show for children.
Reading for a Cause Literacy programs bolster business and foster positive outcomes for future generations of quick-service customers.	A Gnarly Approach to Giving Back Two brands team up with action sports nonprofits to engage youths.
From National to Neighborhood Former Del Taco CMO-turned-franchisee works with the local community and the larger brand to better serve those in need.	Welcome to the Big Leagues From Subway manager to Pita Pit franchisee in less than a year, Pam Leseman explains how to succeed in a speedy transition.

industry headlines

Tim Hortons' Annual Smile Cookie Campaign Returns

2017-09-18 Tim Hortons restaurants, owners, and guests in the U.S.

McDonald’s Increases Hurricane Relief Support to $2M

2017-09-15 McDonald’s Corporation announces that it will donate $1 million to the American Red Cross in support of the relief and recovery efforts for communitie...

Meatheads Unveils Campaign to Inspire Others

2017-09-14 Meatheads announced a new partnership with Chicago Bears wide receiver Cameron Meredith and SocialWorks to inspire young people with the powerful mess...

Kontos Foods Partners with Zoës Kitchen for Harvey Relief

2017-09-14 Kontos Foods, Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer and distributor of traditional artisan breads and Mediterranean specialty foods, is coordinating two sep...

Schlotzsky’s Donating Proceeds from Birthday Deal to Harvey

2017-09-14 To celebrate its 46th birthday next month, Schlotzsky’s is offering The Original sandwich for just $1.99 on Tuesday, October 3.

Tijuana Flats to Donate Proceeds to Irma Victims

2017-09-13 In light of the recent devastation caused by Hurricane Irma in Florida, Tijuana Flats will donate 10 percent of all proceeds from each of its location...

MUTTS Canine Cantina Helping Save Pets Affected by Harvey

2017-09-12 MUTTS Canine Cantina, VCA Charities and Enchanted Rock Vodka are joining paws to assist the animals from the greater Houston area who are displaced an...

Fuzzy’s Taco Shop Partners with Share Our Strength

2017-09-12 Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has partnered with Share Our Strength on their No Kid Hungry initiative for the month of September, helping provide meals for childr...

Fresh Brothers Donating Sales to Irma, Harvey Efforts

2017-09-12 Fast casual pizza concept Fresh Brothers will donate 20 percent of its food and beverage sales Tuesday from all of its stores to the Greater Houston C...

Panda Express Aims to Raise $4M for Hurricane Relief

2017-09-12 Panda Cares is extending its efforts originally in place to help with Hurricane Harvey to also aid those affected by Irma.

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