City Barbeque (www.citybbq.com) has partnered with The Salvation Army this holiday season on a companywide toy drive. Through December 5, each of the fast-casual barbeque brand’s 67 locations will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys. These donations will help put toys under the tree for children who might otherwise go without gifts this season. Teams at each City […]

The Taco Bell Foundation announced the opening of its ninth annual Live Más Scholarship (LMS) application, offering up to $10 million to enable the next generation of leaders to pursue their passion and ignite change in their community. This year’s award is available for both Taco Bell customers and team members and will provide funds […]

The Papa Johns Foundation announced it has awarded nearly $1.4 million through the Foundation’s Building Community Fund to 270 organizations whose work supports one or more of the Foundation’s focus areas – youth leadership and entrepreneurship, food security and food waste reduction. Franchise partners who own and operate Papa Johns locations, as well as teams at Papa Johns corporate-owned restaurants, applied to […]

Twisted Kitchen, known for giving guests the freedom to design their dishes and put their own “twist” on what they eat, is enabling another organization to help its recipients become empowered, too. Twisted Kitchen is working with Camp Kudzu to assist families with children and teens living with Type 1 diabetes to have the freedom to live […]

MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes is helping provide supplies to teachers in under-resourced schools. The campaign, which will run from September 25 to October 29 in partnership with Kids In Need Foundation (KINF), aims to raise funds from participating MOOYAH locations to support underserved schools. MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, the “better burger” fast-casual franchise, […]

Salad and Go, a one-of-a-kind drive-thru concept on a mission to make fresh, nutritious food convenient and affordable for all, recently announced it raised more than $167,000 through its September Guest Give program for Feeding America’s Hunger Action Month campaign. Through Salad and Go’s Guest Give Program, guests had the opportunity to support Feeding America when […]

GiftAMeal, an innovative cause-marketing program that turns customer photos into meals for local families in need, announced their latest restaurant partnership with Gong cha. Founded in Taiwan, this premium beverage franchise serves various states across the country, including Texas, Florida, New York, and more. Gong cha is a popular global beverage brand specializing in handcrafted […]

For every Happy Joe’s Chocolate Chip Cookie Pizza sold at Happy Joe’s Pizza and Ice Cream from mid-November thru February 29, 2024, a dollar goes toward helping food service industry families during health crises. Happy Joe’s is partnering with the charitable organization CORE – Children of Restaurant Employees, to bring relief to restaurant employees facing a life altering health […]

The Burger King Foundation, a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, strives to empower individuals and make education and literacy more accessible. This fall, the Foundation hit a major milestone as back to school season gets underway, awarding nearly $55 million in scholarship awards since its inception in 2000, empowering more than 45,000 students – both Burger […]

Virginia State University announces that Thompson Restaurants, the nation’s largest black-owned and privately held hospitality company, will donate $1 million to the university. The generous donation made by Warren Thompson is a tribute to his parents, Fred and Ruby Thompson. It marks the second $1 million contribution to VSU from the Thompson Family, following an initial pledge […]

 Krispy Krunchy Chicken, one of the nation’s fastest-growing foodservice businesses, isn’t just about serving the best fried chicken; it’s also dedicated to giving back. In the wake of its successful presence at the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) Trade Show in Atlanta, the company announced a substantial donation of more than one ton of […]

The Dunkin’ Joy in Childhood Foundation announced the distribution of over $4 million in grants, including over $2.1 million awarded to 194 nonprofit organizations in 29 states across the country to serve their local communities and $2.2 million in funding to 30 organizations for its Signature Grant Programs. The Signature Grants Programs include: Dogs for […]

Just ahead of World Food Day on October 16, VIVA Chicken announced a major milestone with raising over $150,000 in donations for their ongoing philanthropy partner, No Kid Hungry, and introduces a fall menu inspired by the warmth of traditional Peruvian queso set to launch October 18. “Since kicking our partnership off in 2020, we’ve […]

Beyond Juicery + Eatery, the Midwest-based and award-winning healthy fast casual concept, is celebrating the fifth anniversary of its Grosse Pointe Woods location by giving back to the local community and loyal guests. As part of the celebration, anniversary festivities will include an event on Saturday, October 14 from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Located […]

The Human Bean drive-thrus across the U.S. are inviting customers to “drink pink” on Friday, October 20th for the company’s annual Coffee for a Cure breast cancer giveback event. All food and beverage proceeds on this day — at The Human Bean locations throughout the country — will be donated to local breast cancer foundations. […]

HTeaO has announced the kick off of its 2023 partnership with the Ryan Palmer Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative for October. During the month of October, every guest will have the opportunity to round their purchase up to the nearest dollar, with the donation going towards the Ryan Palmer Breast Cancer Initiative and the creation of […]

Pizza Guys, a Sacramento-based pizza franchise specializing in fresh, high-quality pizza creations, is partnering with the American Cancer Society (ACS) and kicking off its Raising Dough for a Cure campaign, which will run from October 1 through October 31. The partnership is to generate awareness, raise money for breast cancer research, and show support for […]

gusto! Athens, a healthy fast casual bowl and wrap restaurant, announced numerous community partnerships. Opened in April 2022, the Athens location on Alps Rd, has embedded itself into the community by hosting regular Local Love Nights for Athens-based charities and schools in the last year.  Additional partnerships and philanthropic engagements include: University of Georgia Athletics […]

La Boulangerie Boul’Mich, the beloved artisan bakery and cafe famous for its delectable croissants and pastries, is gearing up for a month-long initiative in support of breast cancer research. Throughout the month of October, the bakery cafe will contribute 10% of its croissant sales from all locations to Susan G. Komen, a renowned organization dedicated […]

Cousins Subs announced the return of its bi-annual Round Up Campaign in support of the brand’s Make It Better Foundation that addresses the vital community needs of health and wellness, hunger and youth education. Throughout the month of October, guests are encouraged to round up their in-store check to the nearest dollar in support of the Make It […]

This October, Taco Cabana will celebrate the Fall season with the return of its beloved, limited-time Taco Treats For A Cause Halloween Coupon Booklets, featuring five free signature bean & cheese tacos.  Beginning Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, the Taco Treats For A Cause Halloween Coupon Booklets will be available for purchase at all Texas Taco […]

Beans & Brews Coffeehouse, the rapidly growing drive-thru coffee franchise known for its High-Altitude Roasting and welcoming vibe, announced the kickoff of its annual Brew Good campaign. This year, the campaign is laser-focused on charities that champion animal welfare, reinforcing the brand’s dedication to positive community impact. To amplify its community outreach, Beans & Brews […]