Social Responsibility News & Media

Little Caesars to hold police K-9 unit fundraiser in 3 states

April 5, 2024

Participating Little Caesars will hold the fifth annual Pizza Pizza Paws Campaign throughout April, providing portable medical kits to police K-9 units in West…

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Pizza Factory's culture, ethos builds solid company with individuality

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Pizza Factory owner and franchisee Mary Jane Riva shares insight on menu strategy and store models.

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Chuck E. Cheese partners with Autism Speaks for World Autism Month

March 29, 2024

Chuck E. Cheese, the world's leading family entertainment center, is again partnering with Autism Speaks for World Autism Month in April.

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CORE supports restaurant industry employees in times of need

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

In this episode of the Restaurant Operator Daily podcast, Mandy Detwiler, editor of PizzaMarketplace.com and QSRweb.com, talks with Emily Gorman, marketing…

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Old Scratch Pizza has ‘Midwesternly Neapolitan’ philosophy

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Dayton, Ohio-based Old Scratch Pizza has four locations. Founder Eric Soller calls the brand 'Midwesternly Neapolitan.' The pizza is rooted in Neapolitan…

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Peter Piper Pizza to raise funds for hospitals with heart-shaped pizzas

February 1, 2024

Peter Piper Pizza will raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospital throughout the month of February by donating $1 for every heart-shaped pizza sold…

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Domino's customers raise $16M for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

January 30, 2024

Domino's customers raised $9 million for St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in 2023 as part of the brand's Thanks and Giving campaign, which ended on Jan.

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Pieology expands Arizona footprint

January 8, 2024

Pielogy has opened a location in Queen Creek, Arizona, according to a press release.

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Romeo's Pizza donates $25K to local firefighters

January 2, 2024

Ohio-based Romeo's Pizza has donated more than $25,000 to local fire departments from the sales of its specialty Firefighter Pizza. The pizza was available…

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Round Table Pizza donates $100K to Maui United Way

December 29, 2023

Round Table Pizza has donated $100,000 to Maui United Way to aid in ongoing efforts following catastrophic fires that swept through the island during the…

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Domino's to hand out grant money for snow plowing

December 5, 2023

Domino's Pizza wants its customers to receive its pizzas, even in cold, snowy weather. The pizza chain is awarding $25,000 to 20 cities in snow plow grants…

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Pizza Nova sells 60th anniversary tote bag to raise money for sick children

November 29, 2023

Toronto-based Pizza Nova is offering a 60th anniversary tote bag to raise funds for SickKids Foundation. The bags retail for $15.99 and a portion of the…

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Marco's Pizza launches annual fundraiser

November 28, 2023

The Marco's Pizza Foundation is launching its fundraising initiative earlier this year, asking customers to "top off" their meals in support of various…

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Barro's Pizza to raise funds for food bank

November 27, 2023

Arizona-based Barro's Pizza will donate their entire day's profits on Dec. 5 to St. Mary's Food Bank, according to a press release, marking the brand's 12th…

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Dayton’s Original Pizza Factory win $15K philanthropy award

November 10, 2023

Dayton's Original Pizza Factory has won a $15,000 prize from the 2nd Annual Great Pizza Give Back contest sponsored by Hillshire Farm Brand. The contest…

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Punxsy Pizza breaks the mold with unmatched dedication, upscale ingredients

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

Scott Anthony started Punxsy Pizza in 2014 after running a mid-level regional franchise for nearly 20 years. Starting with a new name, number and his own…

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Dewey's Pizza raises $25K for mental health with annual 5K run

November 1, 2023

Cincinnati-based Dewey's Pizza raised $25,000 from its annual "Run to Raise Dough" 5K. The money benefits the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and…

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Pizza Nova to support Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation on Halloween

October 26, 2023

Canadian-based pizza chain Pizza Nova is partnering with CHIN Radio/TV International to support the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation on Halloween in honor…

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Papa Johns brings back Shaq-a-Roni for good cause

October 24, 2023

Papa Johns has announced the limited-time return of the Shaq-a-Roni pizza in the U.S. in partnership with former basketball superstar and entrepreneur…

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Domino's launches annual Thanks and Giving campaign

October 23, 2023

Domino's Pizza will hold its annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving campaign to benefit St. Jude Children's Research Hospital beginning today through Jan. 8, 2024.

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