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How to Do a Applebee's 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.
Dining to Donate / Flapjack Fundraiser
Donation
15% via Dining to Donate or Flapjack Fundraiser
Tracking Method
Present flyer at table (Dining to Donate) or pre-sold tickets (Flapjack)
Best For
Schools, booster clubs, community organizations
Program Website
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Choose your format
Decide between Dining to Donate (evening fundraiser, 15% of sales donated) or a Flapjack Fundraiser (your group hosts a pancake breakfast and sells tickets). Not all locations offer both.
Contact your local franchise
Call your nearest Applebee's and ask the manager about their fundraiser programs. Discuss available dates and program details.
Confirm event details
Lock in the date, time window, donation percentage (for Dining to Donate), or ticket price and capacity (for Flapjack Fundraiser).
Promote the event
Distribute flyers and promote on social media. For Flapjack events, sell tickets in advance. For Dining to Donate, share the flyer supporters need to present.
Host and collect
For Dining to Donate, supporters show the flyer at their table. For Flapjack, your volunteers help serve. Applebee's provides the donation after the event.
Requirements
- Contact local franchise for availability
- Flapjack Fundraiser requires volunteer servers from your group
- Typically need 3-4 weeks advance notice
- Available for schools, nonprofits, and community groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Applebee's Flapjack Fundraiser?
A Flapjack Fundraiser is a Saturday morning pancake breakfast at Applebee's where your organization sells tickets and provides volunteer servers. Your group keeps the ticket revenue.
How much does Applebee's donate?
For Dining to Donate events, Applebee's typically donates 15% of qualifying sales. For Flapjack events, your group keeps all ticket revenue.
Does Applebee's have an online fundraiser form?
No. Contact your local Applebee's franchise directly to set up a fundraiser event.
Find Applebee's Locations Near You
Browse Applebee's locations in our directory to find one near your school or organization.