Round up giving: How pizzerias can turn spare change into community impact

Round-up donations can turn spare change into meaningful community impact while helping pizza operators strengthen customer engagement and loyalty. With brands…

Pizza chains gear up for season of charitable giving

September 10, 2026

Pizza brands are finding new ways to turn sales into charitable giving. Tony Gemignani and San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa have teamed up on The…

Papa John’s Canada awards $25K scholarship through CHL partnership

July 9, 2026

Papa Johns Canada and the Canadian Hockey League has named Griffin Seafoot of Kamloops, British Columbia, as the recipient of a $25,000 Champions of Tomorrow…

Annual Pizza Nova fundraiser delivers $151,935 to Variety Village programs

May 26, 2026

Pizza Nova raised $151,935 for Variety — the Children's Charity of Ontario during its annual That's Amore Pizza for Kids fundraiser, according to a press…

How CORE provides financial lifeline for food, beverage workers in crisis

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

This episode of the Restaurant Operator Podcast features CORE’s Jill Chapman, who explains how the growing non-profit provides critical financial assistance to…

Presented by CORE

Blaze Pizza partners with Folds of Honor for Memorial Day fundraiser

May 20, 2026

Blaze Pizza will donate $1 from every 11-inch pizza sold at participating U.S. locations on May 25 to support military and first responder families, according…

Pizza Nova to sell $5.99 medium pizzas May 12 for children’s charity

May 5, 2026

Toronto-based Pizza Nova will hold its 27th annual That's Amore Pizza for Kids fundraiser on Tuesday, May 12, returning to its one-day event format for the…

Sal’s Pizza to donate hundreds of pizzas to New England Little League teams for Opening Day

April 16, 2026

Sal's Pizza, a New England brand and official pizza of the Boston Red Sox, will donate hundreds of its new 14-inch cheese pizzas to Little League teams across…

Sal's Pizza launches 'Round-up' campaign for Best Buddies International

April 10, 2026

Sal's Pizza is launching a round-up initiative to support Best Buddies International, whose mission it is to create inclusive opportunities and meaningful…

Peter Piper Pizza's Slice of Knowledge fundraiser returns

March 26, 2026

Peter Piper Pizza's Slice of Knowledge Foundation will launch its annual fundraising campaign on March 30 to support the literacy nonprofit Read Better Be…

Four decades in pizza: Lessons in consistency, community and smart growth

by Shahpour Nejad — Founder/PRESIDENT/CEO, Pizza Guys Franchises Inc.

By prioritizing product integrity, franchisee support, and community trust over short-term trends, Pizza Guys has achieved 40 years of sustainable growth and…

Pizza Nova donates $18K Student Nutrition Ontario through Coins for Breakfast program

February 2, 2026

Pizza Nova recently donated $18,108 to Student Nutrition Ontario through its ongoing Coins for Breakfast fundraising program. This contribution brings Pizza…

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…

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…

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

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

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

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…

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…

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.

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…

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…