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Riese Launches Annual Roundup To Benefit NYC Citymeals On Wheels Throughout February and March 2014, diners at New York City restaurants owned by The Riese Organization will be asked to donate funds to help feed the city’s homebound elderly as part of the initiative known as “Round-Up for Citymeals-on-Wheels.”
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ustomers will be asked to round up their guest check to the next dollar or donate
an amount of their choice to support Citymeals, a not-for-profit organization that prepares and delivers week-
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end, holiday and emergency meals to the frail aged throughout the boroughs of New York City.
The Riese Organization, one of the largest restaurant management companies in the area, owns and operates nearly 50 restaurants in New York City proper. Since 1994, when Riese Restaurants first participated in the Round-Up initiative, the organization has raised $2,500,000. Dennis Riese, CEO of The Riese Organization, is one of the longest tenured members of Citymeals-onWheels’ Board of Directors. Dennis Riese said, “Every year we are honored to take part in the ‘Round-Up’ program with Citymeals-on-Wheels. After passing $2,500,000 last year, we are eager to keep going strong to help our city’s seniors.” Participating restaurants include T.G.I. Friday’s®, Tad’s Broiled Steaks,