October 13, 2023 // Franchising.com // MIAMI — Jersey Mike’s Subs and Best Buddies International are partnering to help raise funds and awareness for the organization’s mission of inclusion.
From October 16-31, Jersey Mike’s customers can help Best Buddies build a more inclusive world where everyone can thrive by contributing to Best Buddies through the Jersey Mike’s app. Customers will have the option to round up their purchase to the nearest dollar or donate $1, $3 or $5 when placing their order.
“From October 16-31 all Jersey Mike’s locations will be accepting round up donations for Best Buddies through our mobile app,” said Caroline Jones, senior vice president, Jersey Mike’s Franchise Systems, Inc., and daughter of Founder Peter Cancro. “We are partnering with Best Buddies to help promote inclusion and empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.”
“Best Buddies is excited about this new partnership and incredibly grateful for Jersey Mike's support of individuals with IDD,” said Anthony K. Shriver, chairman, founder and CEO of Best Buddies International. “Jersey Mike's generous contributions and commitment to amplifying awareness about our mission will undoubtedly help Best Buddies create more life-changing friendships, job placements, leadership training and inclusive living opportunities for our program participants.”
To promote this initiative, a nationwide ad campaign by Jersey Mike's features several Best Buddies participants, including Best Buddies Ambassador Fran Sheinberg.
This advertisement will air the week of October 16 during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), a time dedicated to celebrating employees with intellectual disabilities and encouraging businesses to adopt hiring practices that are inclusive of this untapped talent pool within their workplace.
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Jersey Mike's, a sub sandwich franchise, believes that making a sub sandwich and making a difference can be one and the same.