Coffee Partnership

Brewing Hope

Pizza Ranch is proud to partner with the Tesfa Foundation to help supply internationally sourced restaurant coffee - and support literacy and education for Ethiopian children.

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The Schools & Students We Serve

Pizza Ranch and the Tesfa Foundation have partnered together since 2013. With our legendary Ranch Roast coffee blend, the partnership has grown to serving three elementary schools in Ethiopia - Azedebo, Fundame, and Kololo. These three schools educate over 800 students and since 2018, we have provided a daily school lunch program.


Pizza Ranch restaurants contribute $.50 for every pound of coffee they use in the restaurants to non-profit Tesfa Foundation to oversee the operation of three schools in the region where Pizza Ranch’s coffee is sourced.

"Our franchisees are excited to be offering our guests a great cup of coffee that has a deep purpose. And with our guests’ help, we will be able to give something more to the people who provided that amazing cup of coffee."

Jon Moss - Pizza Ranch’s Sr. Vice President & Chief Brand Officer
  • Students in their classroom at the Kololo Kindergarten and Primary School. The Kololo Kindergarten and Primary School has 420 students in grades K-7. Tesfa Foundation added a 7th grade to the Kololo Primary School this year, and 8th grade will be added in the 2025-2026 school year. The students and parents requested the two grades since there were no other options nearby and they did not want their education to end.
    Students in their classroom at the Kololo Kindergarten and Primary School. The Kololo Kindergarten and Primary School has 420 students in grades K-7. Tesfa Foundation added a 7th grade to the Kololo Primary School this year, and 8th grade will be added in the 2025-2026 school year. The students and parents requested the two grades since there were no other options nearby and they did not want their education to end.
  • Fundame Kindergarten students eat lunch together outside the school. Students receive a simple school lunch with protein and grains. Likely due to the lunch program, attendance is consistently high, and children are ready to learn. Parents love the lunches, as it has positively contributed to their children’s health and well-being.
    Fundame Kindergarten students eat lunch together outside the school. Students receive a simple school lunch with protein and grains. Likely due to the lunch program, attendance is consistently high, and children are ready to learn. Parents love the lunches, as it has positively contributed to their children’s health and well-being.
  • Kassa and Betehelm sit with their family in the home they rent in Azedebo. The family moved to Azedebo so their children would have an opportunity to attend school, as their permanent home is too far away for their children to walk each day safely. One of the student's education is paid for through the Hope Student Sponsorship program.
    Kassa and Betehelm sit with their family in the home they rent in Azedebo. The family moved to Azedebo so their children would have an opportunity to attend school, as their permanent home is too far away for their children to walk each day safely. One of the student's education is paid for through the Hope Student Sponsorship program.
  • Azedebo Kindergarten Students in their classroom. Students at the kindergarten schools are taught the basics of an early childhood education. Beyond math, reading, science, and writing, students are also taught English, the local language, Kembaata, and Amharic, the national language of Ethiopia.
    Azedebo Kindergarten Students in their classroom. Students at the kindergarten schools are taught the basics of an early childhood education. Beyond math, reading, science, and writing, students are also taught English, the local language, Kembaata, and Amharic, the national language of Ethiopia.
  • Two-hundred students, between age 4-7, attend the Fundame Kindergarten School. 820 students total attend the three Tesfa Foundation schools. 59 staff teachers and staff help support the students in their education.
    Two-hundred students, between age 4-7, attend the Fundame Kindergarten School. 820 students total attend the three Tesfa Foundation schools. 59 staff teachers and staff help support the students in their education.
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Pizza Ranch’s Sr. Vice President & Chief Brand Officer, Jon Moss, explains what got this unique program brewing.

Tefla Graduation

"School graduations are the most important time of the year for students and families. They can celebrate their accomplishment and build upon their educational foundation at the next school they attend."

Dana Roskey, Tesfa Executive Director

Sponsor A Child

Learn more about the Tesfa Foundation by clicking on the link below. On Tesfa's website, you have the opportunity to sponsor one of the children for $35 per month or a one-time $410 annual payment.

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