Social Responsibility News & Media

Lou Malnati's brings back heart-shaped pizzas, desserts for Make-A-Wish chapters

January 30, 2026

From Feb. 1-28, guests at Chicago-based Lou Malnati's may once again purchase heart-shaped pizzas. This year, the brand is offering heart-shaped desserts…

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Vocelli Pizza donates pizza to children at toy drive

December 31, 2025

Vocelli Pizza donated more than 160 pizzas to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation's annual Holiday Toy Drive to feed families across Western…

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Pizza Across America to bring together pizzerias across the country for good cause

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Host Mandy Detwiler talks to Director Scott Wiener about the week-long event that draws pizzerias together across the country.

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Peter Piper partners with Phoenix Children's for fundraiser

December 5, 2025

From now until Dec. 16, guests at Peter Piper Pizza in Phoenix can donate $1 or more to Phoenix Children's, a pediatric hospital, Toyland at checkout in-store…

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Pizza Nova donates $15,000 to Scarborough Health Network Foundation

November 25, 2025

In partnership with CHIN Radio/TV International, Pizza Nova customers helped raise $15,000 for Scarborough Health Network Foundation, according to a press…

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Riko's Pizza raises $10K for Susan G. Komen

November 24, 2025

Riko's Pizza has raised $10,000 for Susan G. Komen, a breast cancer research foundation, according to a press release.

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Mountain Mike's Pizza to donate $1 from heart-shaped pizzas sales to Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors

October 31, 2025

Mountain Mike's Pizza will donate $1 from every Heart-Shaped Pizza sold at its 315-plus restaurants to Jared Allen's Home for Wounded Warriors throughout…

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Farrelli's Pizza launches toy, coat donation drive

October 27, 2025

Washington-based Farelli's Pizza has launched its toy and coat donation drive in support of Santa's Castle, which provides new toys and gifts to military…

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Pizza Nova, CHIN Radio/TV International partner on Halloween for fundraiser

October 24, 2025

Pizza Nova has partnered with CHIN Radio/TV International to a fundraising initiative in support of the Scarborough Health Network Foundation. On Halloween…

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Domino's, National Fire Protection Association team up to deliver fire safety messages

October 3, 2025

Domino's Pizza has once again partnered with the National Fire Protection Association to deliver fire safety messages to homes across the country, according to…

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Riko's Pizza partners with Susan G. Komen for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 3, 2025

Riko's Pizza has partnered with Susan G. Komen, a breast cancer research, advocacy and support organization, in awareness of Breast Cancer Awareness month…

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Valentina’s launches '$24K in 24 Hours' 9/11 memorial fundraiser

September 11, 2025

Valentina's by Joe Carlucci will host a memorial fundraiser to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost in the September 11 attacks today, Sept. 11, according to a…

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Grimaldi's partners with No Kid Hungry for 14th year

September 5, 2025

Grimaldi's Pizzeria is partnering with No Kid Hungry for its 14th annual social responsibility campaign. The pizza brand has raised more than $1.3 million for…

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Cascadia Pizza Co. to host fundraiser for fallen firefighters

July 9, 2025

On Thursday, July 10, Cascadia Pizza Co. in in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho will donate 100% of all sales to the fallen firefighters who were shot by a sniper while…

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Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana celebrates 100th anniversary

June 27, 2025

The city of New Haven, Connecticut, recently celebrated the 100th anniversary of legacy brand Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana, according to a press release.

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Domino's makes 3-year, $1M commitment to No Kid Hungry program

June 24, 2025

Domino's Pizza has made a three-year, $1 million pledge to No Kid Hungry to help expand summer meal access for kids across the United States. Last spring…

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Pizza Nova raises more than $200K for children's charity

June 10, 2025

Pizza Nova has raised $21,045 in support of Variety — the Children's Charity of Ontario. The donation was part of the brand's 26th annual That's Amore Pizza…

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Little Caesars Love Kitchen celebrates 40 years, 4M guests

June 3, 2025

The Little Caesars Love Kitchen recently celebrated its 40th year of service in its hometown of Detroit by providing hot pizza slices to thousands of people in…

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The dough must go on: How Kyle McPhee built a 16-store Papa Murphy's franchise

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

Kyle McPhee rose from a teenage prep worker to the owner of 16 Papa Murphy's franchises by revitalizing struggling stores while focusing on customer service…

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&pizza CEO doubles down on franchising efforts, increasing growth

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

&pizza CEO Mike Burns discusses how the brand lost its identity, found it again and began franchising.

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