Community Relations
At Sonny's Franchise Company, community involvement is a top priority. That’s why we support various community initiatives throughout the southeast. Sonny's has strong partnerships in Education, Arts & Humanities, Charitable Initiatives, Youth Development and Human Services.
“At Sonny’s we are dedicated to the communities we serve and strive to touch the lives of our guests – that is why we have made a commitment to philanthropy at the corporate, restaurant and franchisee level. We empower and encourage our team members to make a difference for those who are less fortunate.”
Bob Yarmuth
Chairman & CEO
Sonny’s Franchise Company
Education
Sonny’s Franchise Company values education as one of the most important ways to support our communities. Our goal is to provide teachers with the tools necessary to educate our communities, while offering recognition and showing our appreciation for their service to our children. Sonny’s sponsors local school systems, universities and charitable organizations that fund and support education in our communities.
Recent Education Partnerships:
- UCF Medical School
- Orange County Public Schools
- Seminole County Public Schools
- University of Florida
- A Gift for Teaching
Arts & Humanities
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q has sponsored multiple organizations promoting the arts and humanities as part of our commitment to the development and accessibility of these programs for people of all backgrounds. As a responsible corporate citizen, we feel that Central Florida has a great opportunity to become a better advocate for the arts, and children should have the opportunity to participate in artistic programs at a young age.
Recent Arts & Humanities Partnerships:
- Orange County Regional History Center
- Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center
- Orlando Repertory Theatre
- Osceola Center for the Arts
Youth Development
Sonny’s Real Pit Bar-B-Q is involved in multiple youth development programs as we feel it is important to invest in the youth of Central Florida.
Recent Youth Development Partnerships:
- Boy Scouts of America, Central Florida Council
- Orange County COMPACT
Human Services
Sonny’s participates in several annual events supporting the March of Dimes and Prematurity Awareness. In addition to participating in the March of Dimes community events, Sonny’s has initiated its own March of Dimes Campaign. This will be the third year that we execute our “Babybacks for Babies” program. Supporting research to cure serious ailments and providing safe environments for children and families is of the utmost importance to Sonny’s.
Recent Human Services Partnerships:
- March of Dimes
- Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Adult Literacy League
- Children’s Miracle Network
- BETA Center
- Children’s Home Society