Social Responsibility News & Media

Papa Murphy's donates 400 pizzas, hosts fundraiser following school shooting

January 27, 2025

A Papa Murphy's franchisee in Madison, Wisconsin, is continuing its support of the local community following the school shooting at Abundant Life Christian…

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Timber Pizza Co. lead by 'dream team' both in leadership, culinary design

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Timber Pizza Co. was founded by tech execs turned pizza lovers, expanding to six units. The CEO focuses on franchising, venturing beyond mom-and-pop to a…

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Mod Pizza launches 'Love, Every Bite' campaign with Mike's Hot Honey

January 20, 2025

Mod Pizza has launched a "Love, Every Bite" campaign, which includes a collaboration with Mike's Hot Honey. Mike's Founder Mike Kurtz will match in-store and…

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Round Table Pizza to provide free pizza to wildfire first responders in LA

January 13, 2025

California-based Round Table Pizza, owned by FAT Brands Inc., is offering free pizza to first responders fighting the Los Angeles wildfires. Now through Jan.

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Riko's Pizza raises more than $26K for breast cancer research

December 30, 2024

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza raised $26,500 for Breast Cancer Alliance during its annual Go for Pink Campaign in October, according to a press release.

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Katie's hits $500K in donations to local charities

December 19, 2024

Katie's, a pizza brand in St. Louis, has hit $500,000 donated to local area nonprofits over the past 10 years, according to a press release.

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Manny & Olga's Pizza serves up pizza to homeless this Thanksgiving

November 25, 2024

This Thanksgiving, Washington D.C.-based Manny & Olga's Pizza is donating more than 60 fresh made pizzas to a local homeless shelter, according to a press…

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Pizza Nova raises more than $16K for breast cancer research

November 22, 2024

Toronto-based Pizza Nova partnered with CHIN Radio/TV International to support The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation in October. For the second consecutive…

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Pizza Nova supports The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation

October 22, 2024

On Halloween, Pizza Nova will donate $1 from each phone, web and app order to The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation.

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Domino's Pizza kicks off annual St. Jude fundraiser

October 21, 2024

Domino's Pizza is once again raising money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, according to a press release.

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Little Caesars franchisee gone to the dogs

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Vicki Dunn-Marshall owns more than 60 Little Caesars units. Her philanthropy project is Pizza Paws, which raises money for police K-9 units.

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RIko's Pizza partners with Breast Cancer Alliance for 3rd year

October 2, 2024

Connecticut-based Riko's Pizza has partnered with Breast Cancer Alliance for a third year, according to a press release.

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Marco's Pizza Foundation partners with Junior Achievement

October 1, 2024

The Marco's Pizza Foundation has partnered with Junior Achievement. The foundation has a goal of reaching $500,000 in donations to the Junior Achievement…

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Hungry Howie's launches annual breast cancer research fundraiser

September 25, 2024

Hungry Howie's is kicking off its annual Love Hope & Pizza campaign to raise awareness and funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation Inc., according…

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Mellow Mushroom offers specialty drink, app for breast cancer fundraiser

September 12, 2024

Mellow Mushroom will partner with Susan G. Komen for a breast cancer fundraising campaign featuring the return of the Go Pink cocktail and Mellow Mushroom…

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From classroom to crust: Former teachers build Much Ado About Pizza in California

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Two former teachers take a Shakespearean approach to their carryout pizza shop in Pleasanton, California.

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Grimaldi's Pizzeria partners with No Kid Hungry for 13th year

September 5, 2024

Grimaldi's Pizzeria has continued its partnership with No Kid Hungry for the 13th consecutive year. The pizza brand has raised more than $1 million, which can…

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LaRosa's triples fundraising potential with sale of Buddy Cards

August 26, 2024

Cincinnati, Ohio-based LaRosa's Family Pizzeria is giving $15 to teams and clubs for each $20 Buddy Card they sell. The fundraiser has been active for nearly…

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Dewey's Pizza's 5K run raises dough for mental health

August 6, 2024

Dewey's Pizza will host its 5th Annual Run to Raise Dough 5K. The run benefits local mental health charities in Dewey's six markets throughout Ohio, Kentucky…

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Peter Piper Pizza foundation names 1st grant recipient

August 2, 2024

Peter Piper Pizza's newly launched Slice of Knowledge has named its first grant recipient of $10,000, Chicanos Por La Causa in Arizona, according to a press…

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