Nothing feels as good as being able to lend a hand to those in need and give back to the causes that we hold near and dear to our hearts. We Sell Restaurants has welcomed 2018 with open arms and are excited to see what this new year brings. We are also taking some time to reflect on how the We Sell Restaurants charitable foundation was able to support causes important to us in 2017.  

In October the Restaurant Brokers rolled up their sleeves and lent their hands to the Atlanta Community Food Bank. Our team sorted and packed food for those less fortunate throughout the Atlanta Metro. The Atlanta Community Food Bank receives donations to the tune of more than 60 million pounds of food per year. In addition to volunteering our man hours, the We Sell Restaurants Charitable Foundation gave $1,500 to this all important cause.

The next organization that we gave to in 2017 gave us so much as well – man’s best friend! Adopt a Golden Atlanta has rescued nearly 4,000 dogs since its inception and is the fourth largest Golden Retriever rescue in the United States. This organization takes in Golden Retrievers and performs any necessary medical procedures and behavior training, and finally adopts these loving dogs out to their forever homes. We contributed $2,500 to Adopt a Golden Atlanta, and the average cost for this organization to rescue and rehome one dog is nearly $2,000! Did we mention that the We Sell Restaurants office dog, Major came from this organization? We couldn’t have asked for a better dog from a better cause!

The Honor Foundation’s focus is to provide professional advancement education for United States Special Operations members and Navy SEALs during their service and after they have served. This is a highly selective organization that the Restaurant Brokers proudly donated $5,000 to during 2017. Not limiting our giving to the armed forces, we also donated to first responders - The Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation. This foundation uses a portion of all subs purchased at their locations across the country to provide lifesaving equipment to first responders. Since its inception this foundation has given more than $31 million to support these heroes!

Who doesn’t love a good PB&J?  The Restaurant Brokers surely do, and that’s why our Foundation also send $3500 to the Which Wich Project PB&J last year. Not familiar with this cause? It’s a great concept! Purchase a PB&J and enjoy it yourself or gift it to someone else. For each PB&J you purchase, Which Wich donates one to an organization that provides meals to those less fortunate, and keeps one in a “bank.” Those that are “banked” are then prepared and donated around the world during times of need, such as natural disasters. What an awesome concept!

Not only to the Restaurant Brokers facilitate the buying and selling of franchise restaurants for sale, we also franchise our brand! We are proud members of the International Franchise Association. The International Franchise Association put a huge focus on this past November’s Giving Tuesday, and the Restaurant Brokers didn’t miss a beat! The We Sell Restaurants Charitable Foundation matched gifts on Giving Tuesday that went towards supporting veterans, minorities, and the next generation of franchise partners!

Our corporate headquarters is in beautiful Flagler Beach, Florida. Located centrally between historic St. Augustine and the world-famous Daytona Beach, the six mile stretch of beach provides unmatched views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Restaurant Brokers gave back to their local community with a donation to the Flagler Educational Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to collecting donations and generating awareness to education within the community. This foundation provides a plethora of resources to the community including teacher grants, clothing to students and their families in times of need, and inspiration for young authors to write and publish their creations!

What a great year for giving 2017 was! We can’t wait to see how and where we give back in 2018. Do you have a favorite place to volunteer or cause that you don’t miss donating to each year? Share them with us in the comments, and never stop asking yourself what you can do to make the world and your community a better place through giving!