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title: "Romeo’s Pizza Donates to Local Fire Departments through Firefighter Pizza Campaign"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/176b3f39-cf78-4a93-a312-d84627ef412e
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20231229_romeos_pizza_donates_to_local_fire_departments_through_firefighter_pizza_ca.html
category: "Pizza"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Pizza"
topics: ["Marketing"]
published: 2023-12-29T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:06:36.086Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1568901346375-23c9450c58cd?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Romeo’s Pizza Donates to Local Fire Departments through Firefighter Pizza Campaign

**TL;DR:** Romeo's Pizza donated over $25,000 to local fire departments through its Firefighter Pizza campaign. The campaign, which featured a pizza inspired by Stipe Miocic, raised funds from September 5th to November 18th, 2023.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-12-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20231229_romeos_pizza_donates_to_local_fire_departments_through_firefighter_pizza_ca.html).*

## Story

The Firefighter Pizza, featuring the bold flavors of Old-World Pepperoni and spicy Carolina Reaper Cheese, paid tribute to Stipe Miocic’s incredible career and the unwavering dedication of firefighters. Available from September 5th to November 18th, 2023, this flavorful creation sparked generosity within our communities.

Aligned with Romeo’s Pizza's pledge to support our local heroes, $1 from each Firefighter Pizza sold went to aid our Local Fire Departments. Excitingly, with support from our loyal customers, we exceeded expectations, raising over $25,000 in donations.

The donations gathered in-store at each location were generously matched by our Sweet Smiles Foundation. This teamwork doubled the backing provided to our Local Fire Departments, proving our commitment to creating real change in our communities.

Stipe Miocic, whose relentless dedication to both MMA and firefighting inspired this campaign, expressed his gratitude, stating, "It's an honor to have been a part of this incredible initiative. I'm amazed by the outpouring of support and the difference we've made together."

The success of the Firefighter Pizza campaign mirrors Romeo’s Pizza's dedication to great taste and giving back. The funds raised will directly aid the commendable efforts of our Local Fire Departments, further cementing the bond between Romeo’s Pizza and the communities we serve.

Romeo’s Pizza extends heartfelt thanks to all who joined in this campaign, making it a great success. As this chapter closes, we reaffirm our commitment to continuing efforts that support and uplift our communities.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- community support (topic)
- fundraising campaign (topic)
- menu promotion (topic)
- pizza promotion (topic)
- local fire departments (topic)
- Local Fire Departments (regulator)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20231229_romeos_pizza_donates_to_local_fire_departments_through_firefighter_pizza_ca.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/176b3f39-cf78-4a93-a312-d84627ef412e).