As of February 14th, 2023, Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals will no longer be in partnership with DiBella’s. We have amicably parted ways from DiBella’s for 2 main reasons. The first, came based on feedback from DiBella’s store managers for an increased desire to have more ownership and decision making regarding charitable initiatives at the restaurant level. The second is due in part to DiBella’s current fundraising structure.  DiBellas raised over $185,000 in 2022 – approx. $150,000 of that was donated directly from DiBella’s bottom line (through the Kids Meal Campaign and Cups for a Cause Campaign), not customer facing donations. Due to the nature of the fundraising activation and current climate in QSR DiBella’s shared that they are not able to sustain that large of a contribution and continue to reach CMN Hospitals regional partner fundraising levels. Given these two points, DiBella’s does not feel they can support a companywide charity while also supporting their store managers in localized activations. 

We are certainly grateful for DiBella’s support and aim to maintain a relationship with our contacts in hopes of a renewed partnership in the future. A big thank you to all the markets who provided support to their local locations and stewarded this partnership so well, we encourage you to also thank your local contacts for their support, and if possible, maintain a local relationship.  Should you have any questions please reach out to your market director. 

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