These Fast-Food Restaurants are Raising Funds and Awareness Throughout October  

One in eight American women and 2.3 million women worldwide suffer from Breast Cancer, according to breastcancer.org. Even men are impacted by this terminal disease. Breast Cancer Awareness Month is recognized every October to increase awareness of the importance of mammogram screenings and raise funds for research.

The history of this annual event goes back to 1985 when it was a week-long awareness campaign by the American Cancer Society (ACS) in partnership with Imperial Chemical Industries; it eventually extended to the month-long recognition we know today. 

Many franchise brands engage in charitable initiatives throughout October and do their part by “going pink.” Below are 10 fast-food franchisors engaging in philanthropic efforts for Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is bringing back its Pink Big Yellow Cup to help in the fight against breast cancer. A portion of the proceeds from every pink cup sold will be donated towards providing first responders with screenings and other breast cancer detection services through The Dickey Foundation.

Dream Dinners

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023, five Dream Dinners locations throughout Denver and Colorado Springs will donate a portion of proceeds from their Meal of the Month to the Dream Dinners Foundation. The Meal of the Month for October is Cranberry Buttermilk Chicken with Almond Green Beans. 

HTeaO 

Throughout October, the HTeaO franchise is encouraging customers to round their purchase up to the nearest dollar, with the donation going towards the Ryan Palmer Breast Cancer Awareness Initiative and the creation of Hope Kits. These kits boost the spirits of breast cancer patients currently undergoing treatment.

La Boulangerie Boul’Mich

La Boulangerie Boul’Mich, an artisan bakery and cafe franchise, is commemorating Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 all October. For the second year in a row, the bakery cafe franchise will contribute 10% of its croissant sales to Susan G. Komen, an organization dedicated to breast cancer research and advocacy.  

Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom

The Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom franchise is supporting breast cancer research with its Drink Pink Campaign. Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023, the brand will donate $1 from every purchase of a signature pink drink and shot to the V Foundation, an organization dedicated to funding cancer research. The shot of Pink Whitney vodka is called the Pink Shooter, and the featured vodka lemonade is called the Pink Fighter (above). 

Pizza Guys

Through October 31, Pizza Guys is partnering with the ACS for its Raising Dough for a Cure campaign to increase awareness and raise money for breast cancer research. The pizza franchisor will donate a portion of proceeds of every large pizza sold and $1 for every Raising Dough for a Cure Special used to ACS. According to a press release, Pizza Guys is committed to raising $35,000.

Riko’s Pizza 

RIko’s Pizza is honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023 with a new partnership. To support the Breast Cancer Alliance, the pizza franchisor’s corporate stores and franchisees are donating 10% of all sales on Tuesdays in October. The franchisor will match all franchisee donations. Riko’s Pizza is also launching a new corporate social responsibility web page, selling co-branded pink t-shirts, using specially-designed pink pizza boxes for takeout orders, and hosting dedicated events at participating locations. 

Swig

For the fourth year in a row, the Swig beverage franchise is hosting the Save the Cups Campaign and Fall Festival. This annual event promotes awareness, encourages mammograms, and donates the raised funds to pay the medical bills of breast cancer patients. According to a press release, Swig’s fundraising goal for the event is $250,000.

The Human Bean

On October 20, The Human Bean is hosting the ‘Coffee for a Cure’ event. All proceeds will be donated to local breast cancer foundations. Customers are invited to “drink pink” by enjoying the Cherry Blossom Cold Foam, Cherry Blossom Latte and Cherry Blossom Smoothie (above).  

The Toasted Yolk Café

The Toasted Yolk Café is hosting its Cups for the Cure fundraiser in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2023. The popular brunch franchise will donate $5 to Susan G. Komen for every one of its 3,000 limited-edition pink mugs that are sold.