There is no question franchising is “doing good.” You can find many stories about franchisors and franchisees helping to feed the hungry, donating PPE to front line workers, and engaging in other charitable acts for those in need. Most importantly, franchising provides opportunities to those who want to start their own businesses, and it employs many people so they can earn a living and participate in the growing economy of the United States.

But is franchising doing enough to combat climate change with sustainability efforts and environmentally safe polices, better known as “corporate social responsibility” (CSR)? Are franchisors and franchisees taking quantifiable steps to diversify their ownership and workforce, and provide equal pay and advancement opportunity? You don’t really see too many stories about these efforts in franchising, but they are happening.