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As the federal government shutdown stretches on and families and children nationwide face disruptions to paychecks and SNAP benefits, franchise owners are stepping up to care for their communities. From free meals to community care programs, these entrepreneurs are proving that franchises remain deeply rooted in the neighborhoods they serve, often becoming key pillars of their communities in times of need.In Virginia, a&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pigtailsandcrewcutsfranchise.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pigtails &amp; Crewcuts</a> salon has launched&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pigtailsandcrewcutswillowlawn/posts/pfbid0UKRPKSrc1S7L2LkCJtaTt2zZ32zTRfxdM1kL5PafmdouwjaHWrXhc4iHCTz4a7Axl?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Open Chair Project</a> through which members of the community can purchase vouchers to cover the price of one haircut. Families in need can call ahead and let the team know they’d like to use a voucher if one is available, or they can claim a donated voucher from the storefront window when they visit — all with no additional questions or paperwork required.Several restaurant franchises are also stepping up to help their communities.<a href="https://www.chickensaladchick.com/franchising?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Chicken Salad Chick</a> locations in&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/chicken-salad-chick-kids-eat-free-snap/69190642?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Southwest Florida</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fox21news.com/news/chicken-salad-chick-children-will-eat-for-free-until-snap-restored/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Southern Colorado</a> are offering free meals to children until SNAP benefits are restored. “Let’s look out for our children, who are both our most valuable and most vulnerable. They are our future,” Chicken Salad Chick&nbsp;of Bradenton, Florida, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WFLANewsChannel8/posts/lets-look-out-for-our-children-who-are-both-our-most-vulnerable-and-most-valuabl/1327046112794392/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">posted in its Facebook feed</a>.In&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/local-dominos-offers-free-pizza-while-snap-benefits-are-unavailable/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Pennsylvania</a>, a&nbsp;<a href="https://biz.dominos.com/about-us/franchising/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Domino’s</a> operator will offer a free large, one-topping pizza — no purchase necessary — to guests who show a SNAP or EBT card at the register, starting November 1, when benefits are unavailable to the local community.These gestures, while highly localized, demonstrate just how quickly franchisees of national brands can mobilize relief efforts and make real change in their communities. Though they’re backed by national brands, each franchise owner is a neighbor, employer and community member who serves local needs in tangible ways. When business leaders build trust and connection, they can become the franchising force for good in their local communities.To read more about the local franchisees leading these efforts, check out these stories on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wtaj.com/news/local-news/local-dominos-offers-free-pizza-while-snap-benefits-are-unavailable?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">WTAJ</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fox21news.com/news/chicken-salad-chick-children-will-eat-for-free-until-snap-restored/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">FOX 21 News</a> and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/chicken-salad-chick-kids-eat-free-snap/69190642?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=franchise-community-support-shutdown-2730665" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Gulf Coast News Now</a>.

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Franchises Give Back: Community Support During Government Shutdown

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