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How to Do a Panera Bread Fundraiser
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.
Fundraising Night
Donation
20% of net food & beverage sales
Tracking Method
Present flyer at register or use online promo code
Best For
Schools, PTAs, church groups, youth organizations
Program Website
Visit Program PageStep-by-Step: How to Request a Panera Bread Fundraiser
Submit a request online
Visit fundraising.panerabread.com/new-request to apply through the DoughGooder portal. Upload your W-9 or 501(c)(3) letter and choose a location and date.
Schedule your event
Choose a date and time window, typically 4-8 PM on a weeknight. Panera will confirm your event and provide promotional materials.
Receive your flyer
Panera will provide a flyer for your event that supporters need to present at the register. Some locations also offer a unique code for online orders.
Promote the event
Share the flyer through school communications, email, and social media. Encourage supporters to dine in, carry out, or order online during the event window.
Collect your donation
Panera tallies qualifying net food and beverage sales and mails a check to your organization within 45-60 days after the event. Minimum $100-150 in sales required.
Requirements
- Submit request through fundraising.panerabread.com portal
- Must upload W-9 or 501(c)(3) letter
- Allow 2-3 weeks advance notice
- Minimum $100-150 in qualifying sales required
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Panera's Fundraising Night program?
Fundraising Night (also called DoughGooder) is Panera Bread's fundraiser program where organizations earn 20% of net food and beverage sales during a designated event window.
How much does Panera donate for fundraisers?
Panera donates 20% of qualifying net food and beverage sales. New locations may offer up to 25-30%. Checks are mailed within 45-60 days.
Can supporters order online for a Panera fundraiser?
Many locations allow online orders to count. Ask your local Panera if they provide a promo code for online ordering during the event.
Find Panera Bread Locations Near You
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