Chain Restaurant Fundraiser Guides
Step-by-step guides for requesting a fundraiser at popular restaurant chains. Learn each chain's program name, donation percentage, and exactly how to get started.
Chipotle
Chipotle Fundraiser
Chipotle offers one of the most generous chain fundraiser programs. Organizations earn 25% of sales (33% for K-12 schools) when supporters order using a unique promo code — online or in-store. Events run for 4 hours during a single evening. Minimum $150 in qualifying sales required to receive a check.
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25%
donated
Chick-fil-A
Spirit Night
Chick-fil-A Spirit Nights are organized at the local franchise level, meaning each restaurant sets its own donation percentage (typically 10-15%) and scheduling. Contact your local Chick-fil-A Operator directly to set up a fundraiser night.
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10%
donated
Sonic Drive-In
SONIC School Nights
Sonic Drive-In hosts School Nights where 10-20% of sales during a set time window goes to a local school or organization. Many locations use the DonationScout platform for online booking, making it easy to submit a request and schedule your event.
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15%
donated
Applebee's
Dining to Donate / Flapjack Fundraiser
Applebee's offers two fundraiser formats: Dining to Donate (dinner events where 15% of sales go to your group) and Flapjack Fundraisers (Saturday morning pancake breakfasts where your group serves and keeps ticket revenue). Both are coordinated with your local franchise. Some franchise groups also accept bookings through GroupRaise.
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15%
donated
Buffalo Wild Wings
Eat Wings. Raise Funds.
Buffalo Wild Wings' "Eat Wings. Raise Funds." program donates approximately 15% of qualifying sales when supporters dine during your event window. Sign up online and choose your location and date — BWW makes it easy with a dedicated program website.
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15%
donated
IHOP
Community Fundraiser
IHOP offers community fundraiser events where approximately 20% of qualifying sales are donated to your organization. The easiest way to book is through GroupRaise, which offers up to 25% back. Many IHOP franchises also host pancake breakfast fundraisers with flexible terms.
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20%
donated
Olive Garden
Gift Card Fundraiser
Olive Garden's fundraiser program works through RaiseRight gift cards. Organizations purchase gift cards at an 8% discount and sell them at face value, keeping the difference as profit. Olive Garden does not offer spirit night events. For direct donation requests, organizations can submit a written letter to their local General Manager through TheShareWay (~9% approval rate).
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8%
donated
Panera Bread
Fundraising Night
Panera Bread's Fundraising Night program (branded "DoughGooder") lets organizations host fundraiser events where 20% of net food and beverage sales are donated. New locations may offer up to 25-30%. Submit your request through the online portal and receive a check within 45-60 days.
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20%
donated
Papa John's
Papa John's Fundraiser
Papa John's offers fundraiser programs through local franchises. The most common format is a promo code program where your organization receives a unique code. When supporters use the code to order pizza, a percentage of sales is donated to your group.
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Domino's
Delivering the Dough / Dough Raiser
Domino's offers two fundraiser programs. "Delivering the Dough" is a BOGO pizza card program through BBI Marketing where organizations sell $10 cards and keep approximately 80% profit — no event needed. "Dough Raiser" is a franchise-level spirit night program where approximately 20% of qualifying sales are donated during a dine-to-donate event.
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Texas Roadhouse
Dine to Donate
Texas Roadhouse supports local fundraisers through their "Dine to Donate" program, where 10-15% of qualifying sales are donated to your organization. They also offer additional programs including Peanut Sales, Rolls for sale, Gift Cards (8% via RaiseRight), and community donations through TheShareWay.
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10%
donated