Social Responsibility News & Media
NRA 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 nowPapa John's raises $400K for Oklahoma tornado relief efforts
June 5, 2013
Papa John's fundraiser for the Oklahoma tornado recovery efforts was held May 26 and raised approximately $400,000 in donations. On that day, $1 from every…
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 nowChuck E. Cheese's joins Oklahoma tornado relief efforts
June 3, 2013
Chuck E. Cheese's has organized a statewide effort to assist families in Oklahoma after tornados ravaged the area last month. On June 4, all Oklahoma Chuck E.
read nowTop That! Pizza plans fundraiser for Oklahoma tornado victims
May 29, 2013
Tulsa, Okla.-based Top That! Pizza will host a fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. June 5 to benefit Oklahoma tornado victims. The event will be held at…
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Restaurant brands pitch in for Oklahoma tornado relief
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Chains have been handing out food to victims and first responders, as well as directing their social fan base to relief organizations.
read nowPizza Hut extends partnership with Diary of a Wimpy Kid
May 16, 2013
The Pizza Hut Book It! Program is again partnering with author Jeff Kinney and his book series Diary of a Wimpy Kid for the 2013-14 school year.
read nowNOLA Domino's pitches in for continued Katrina relief
May 16, 2013
New Orleans Domino's Pizza has continued its partnership with the United Way of Southeast Louisiana Area and, in conjunction with Rebuild Together, has raised…
read nowPatxi's Pizza hosting Boston Marathon fundraiser
April 24, 2013
Patxi's Pizza announced it will donate 10 percent of all proceeds from lunch, dinner, dine-in, carryout and delivery sales on May 2 to One Fund Boston, a…
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Count the restaurant industry among 'the helpers'
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
As Boston and Texas taught us this week, when the dust of a tragedy clears, restaurants always find a way to pitch in.
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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Yum! Brands social responsibility report focuses on nutrition, sustainability
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
The company is currently working to synchronize its animal welfare program and policies throughout all of its global markets.
read nowSam & Louie's joins campaign to end childhood hunger
April 8, 2013
Sam & Louie's has partnered up with the "Spring into Action" campaign in Omaha, Neb., the first collaborative city-wide food and fund drive aimed at ending…
read nowCanadian pizza chain recycling electronic devices for Earth Month
April 4, 2013
To celebrate Earth Month, Canada's Pizza Pizza is bringing back its Cells for Slices campaign. Throughout April, customers visiting the 365 traditional…
read nowExecuting a charitable program at your restaurant doesnt have to be hard
by Alicia Kelso — Editor, QSRWeb.com
Philanthropy takes time and patience, but the benefits are tangible for a brand.
read nowCompanies provide assistance to pizzerias for Hurricane Sandy relief
March 21, 2013
PERFORMANCE Foodservice-ROMA and Bacio Cheese Company presented a check for $429,482 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy relief during a special…
read nowMinnesota pizzeria partners with local brewer for food bank fundraiser
March 20, 2013
Green Mill For Good, the fundraising arm of St. Paul, Minn.-based Green Mill Restaurant and Bar, raised more than $35,000 for area food banks during its…
read nowFox's Pizza Den operator receives state Restaurant Assoc. award
March 13, 2013
Scott Anthony, a Fox's Pizza Den operator in Punxsutawney, Pa., has received the Pennsylvania Restaurant and Lodging Association's Good Neighbor Award last…
read nowFigaro's awards 40 new grants as part of charity program
March 12, 2013
H.E.L.P., a grant program created by the shareholders and franchisees of Figaro's Italian Pizza, has awarded 40 grants totaling more than $9,300 as part of its…
read nowDomino's delivers fire safety tips through March
March 4, 2013
Domino's Pizza has partnered with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for its annual fire safety campaign during March. Throughout the month…
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