Vancouver's Zend Conscious Lounge might seem like just another vegan restaurant, but at its heart, it serves as a charity business, with all of its proceeds donated to charity.
After being diagnosed with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Steve Curtis made the switch to a vegan lifestyle and went in search of natural remedies around the world. While Curtis now runs a successful herbal remedy company Zag Global, he sees his restaurant as a way to give back the community.
Any profits that the restaurant generates feeds into Zag Heartbeats, a philanthropic branch of the company that supports the Arthritis Society, the Amazon Conservation Association, Vitamin Angels and more meaningful causes. As well as feeling good about making conscious shopping choices, consumers know that their money is being put to good use around the world.
Philanthropic Vegan Eateries
This Charity Business Donates 100% of Profits to Support Causes
Trend Themes
1. Charity-based Restaurants - The trend of philanthropic eateries that donate all profits to support causes creates opportunities for businesses to combine social impact and consumer demand for ethical dining experiences.
2. Conscious Consumerism - The rise of conscious shopping choices highlights the need for businesses to align with meaningful causes and give back to the community, creating disruptive innovation opportunities.
3. Vegan Lifestyle - The increasing popularity of veganism opens up opportunities for businesses to cater to this market by providing plant-based dining experiences that also support charitable causes.
Industry Implications
1. Restaurant Industry - Incorporating philanthropy into the restaurant business model can attract conscious consumers and differentiate from competitors, creating a disruption in the industry.
2. Retail Industry - Retailers can tap into the conscious consumerism trend by partnering with philanthropic organizations and integrating social impact initiatives into their business strategies, leading to disruptive innovation opportunities.
3. Health and Wellness Industry - Integrating philanthropy into health and wellness businesses, such as herbal remedy companies, can strengthen brand image and appeal to consumers seeking ethical and socially responsible products, creating disruption in the industry.