50+ Restaurants that do Fundraisers without a Middleman in 2025

Looking to host a fundraiser for your local nonprofit, school, sports team or community group? Why not try a restaurant fundraiser? It’s truly a win-win-win: you raise money for your group, you support a local restaurant, and everyone gets to eat. And who doesn’t love to eat?

Of course, many groups use a middleman for restaurant fundraisers. While these types of services can streamline certain aspects of your fundraising efforts, there are some drawbacks, the number one being that typically charge a percentage fee which reduces the amount your group with ultimately raise.

Conducting your fundraiser directly with a restaurant often requires minimal effort on your part, especially since the restaurant does the cooking and cleanup. It can also be a fun social gathering to promote community building and engagement while benefiting your cause.

How much do restaurant fundraisers make? The options below range from 10% to 25% but details vary for each program, so be sure to click through the links to find a restaurant fundraiser that is a good fit for your group.

1. Applebee’s Fundraisers (Apple Sun Franchisee)

A classic American dining experience perfect for a family-friendly fundraiser. Apple Sun is a large Applebee’s franchisee that operates 128 Applebee’s locations in 14 states and has two methods of fundraising: a flapjack fundraiser and a gift card fundraiser. https://applesunneighborhood.com/

2. BD’s Mongolian Grill: Grill for Good (Midwest and Florida)

A fun and interactive dining experience where guests can customize their own meals, BD’s makes fundraising easy. Just choose your day and time and 15% of the bill will go to the cause. https://www.bdsgrill.com/fundraising

3. Beans & Brews (Western U.S.)

This is a great option for a casual, coffee-shop fundraiser. Beans & Brews gives back to the community by providing donations or gift cards to organizations. https://www.beansandbrews.com/community-donation-requests/

4. Bertucci’s Dining for Dollars (East Coast)

Bertucci’s is a perfect choice for a more upscale, Italian-inspired fundraising event. At your Dining for Dollars event, you’ll enjoy a brick oven meal and up to 15% back to your organization. https://fundraising.bertuccis.com/

5. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse (Colorado)

Ideal for a sports themed fundraiser that includes craft beers and hearty foods. BJ’s offers Fundraising where you earn 20% with options for online, in-person and takeout orders. They also have Awesome Achievement Certificates. https://www.bjsrestaurants.com/marketing-pages/about-us/community

6. Blaze Pizza

Pizza is always a great way to raise funds, since most people like it. Raise some dough with an in-store and online event that garners you 20% to your group. https://www.blazepizza.com/fundraising

7. Bojangles Share Night

A great option for a Southern-style and family friendly fundraiser for your club, school or team is a Bojangles’ Share Night. https://www.bojangles.com/in-the-community/

8. Bruster’s Ice Cream Fundraisers

I scream, you scream, we all scream for sweet fundraisers. And Brusters has quite a few options: Blue Pop Italian Ice, Ice Cream Pie, Fundraising Booklets and Scooper Nights. https://brusters.com/fundraising/

9. Buffalo Wild Wings: Eat Wings, Raise Funds

Wings and beer, need we say more? With their Eat Wings, Raise Funds program, they donate when you dine. If you are a sports team looking for a way to raise funds, you can also check into their Home Team Advantage program. https://foundation.buffalowildwings.com/what-we-do/

10. Cafe Rio “Funraiser”

A healthy and flavorful dining experience inspired by the delicious cuisine of Mexico, Cafe Rio fundraisers are simple: choose your location, pick the date, dine and earn 20% of sales. https://www.caferio.com/fundraiser

11. California Pizza Kitchen: Pizza with a Purpose

A great choice for a pizza restaurant fundraiser that everyone will rave about, you can participate in a CPK fundraiser by dining in or taking out and getting 20% of sales donated back to your organization. https://www.cpk.com/events/fundraisers

12. Chipotle Digital Fundraising

A healthy and convenient option for your next fundraiser, Chipotle offers easy digital fundraising that gives your group a whopping 25% of sales. https://community.chipotle.com/

13. Chuck E. Cheese

Who doesn’t have fond memories of Chuck E. Cheese? If your group has a lot of young kids, this is the one for you. Simply request your fundraiser, invite your community and earn 20% (includes game play!). https://chuckecheese.com/events/fundraisers/

14. Cinnabon

Who doesn’t love the sweet treats at Cinnabon? Fill out their form to get set up with your local Cinnabon for details. https://www.cinnabon.com/fundraising

15. Dominos: Delivering the Dough

One of the nation’s most classic pizza choices, select locations participate in their Delivering the Dough fundraisers. https://biz.dominos.com/services/#fundraising

16. Donato’s Pizza

The traditional, Chicago-style pizza of Donatos makes for a great restaurant fundraising choice. They offer two styles of fundraisers: dough nights and dough books. https://ww2.donatos.com/fundraising/

17. Firehouse Subs Grants for Public Safety

If your group has a public safety focus, this could be a great choice for you. Review their grant application information carefully and apply if you quality. https://grants.firehousesubs.com/

18. Foster’s Grille (DC & Florida)

If you love modern American cuisine and live in the Florida or D.C. area, this could be the fundraising choice for your youth sports team or nonprofit. https://www.fostersgrille.com/community/

19. Friendly’s FUNraiser

This is truly a classic choice, perfect for a family-friendly fundraiser. Find a local Friendly’s and be sure to fill out the application form and have a W-9 ready. https://friendlysrestaurants.com/business/funraising/

20. Fuddruckers Burgers for Benefits

Who doesn’t love customizing their burger at Fuddruckers? They also support schools, charities, nonprofits and sports organizations with benefit nights. https://www.fuddruckers.com/burgers-for-benefits

21. The Greene Turtle (Mid-Atlantic Region)

Pub food, beer and raising funds. Need we say more? The Greene Turtle loves helping local organizations with donations and Funds for Friends. https://thegreeneturtle.com/fundraising/

22. Godfather’s Pizza Fundraising

Other than its delicious and affordable pizza, Godfathers offers two types of restaurant fundraising options for groups. Host a special night and a minimum of 10% of sales will be donated to your organization. https://shop.godfathers.com/catering-fundraising/

23. Great American Cookies (Southeast)

A dessert-focused event is one everyone can get behind. Schedule a fundraiser for your school group, community organization, sports team or nonprofit and your local store will determine the percentage contribution. https://fundraising.greatamericancookies.com/

24. The Human Bean

The very best coffee and tea is available at the Human Bean. Request a donation for your group and they’ll respond in 48 hours. https://thehumanbean.com/pages/donation-request

25. Hungry Howie’s Dough Raiser

Yet another delicious pizza fundraiser, Hungry Howie’s has more than 350 locations where your supporters can use their certificates and help your group. https://doughraiser.com/

26. Jamba Juice Fundraising

Here’s a healthy and refreshing option for a restaurant fundraiser. Purchase their BOGO cards for $5 and sell them for $10. They also accept requests for donations. https://www.jambajuicesf.com/bogo

27. Kona Ice Giveback

Kona Ice is a great fundraising choice for outdoor events on hot days. As they say on their website, “just tell us where to park and who to make the check out to”. https://www.kona-ice.com/giveback-programs/

28. Krispy Kreme

This must be one of the most well-known and well-loved restaurant fundraising options. From their Digital Dozens program to pre-sales and one-day sales, this is one of the few restaurant fundraisers we’ve seen that offers 50% of sales back to your cause. https://www.krispykreme.com/fundraising/home

29. Little Caesars Fundraising

Classic, affordable pizza and more funds for your group. Little Caesars offers three types of fundraisers that each earn you $6 per kit sold. https://fundraising.littlecaesars.com/start-a-fundraiser

30. Lou Malnatis Pizzeria (IL, IN, WI & AZ)

Another traditional Chicago-style pizza fundraiser is Lou Malnatis. Learn about their pizzeria fundraiser nights, donations and frozen pizza coupons at https://www.loumalnatis.com/fundraising

31. Marble Slab Creamery (Southeast)

A sweet way to support your cause, you can raise funds while enjoying a treat. Just spread the word to your group and they’ll donate a portion of the sales. https://fundraising.marbleslab.com/

32. Margaritas (Northeast)

Looking for a Mexican-inspired fundraiser that’s fun and festive? Try a Noche Mexicana at your local Margarita’s Mexican Restaurant and Watering Hole. https://margs.com/restaurant-fundraiser-margaritas/

33. Max & Erma’s (OH, IN, MI, PA)

Here’s a classic American dining experience that can help further your group’s cause. Requests for donations and fundraising can be made at https://www.maxandermas.com/donations-fundraising/

34. Marie Callender’s

Here’s an American choice for your next fundraising effort. Two fundraising choices allow you to either sell whole pies or “dine in for dollars”. https://www.mariecallenders.com/community/

35. MOD Pizza Fundraising & Donations

If you’ve tried MOD Pizza, you know it’s great for customizing your pizza your own way. That means it’s a great choice for everyone, even the pickiest eaters. If your organization is near a MOD location and provides services in that area, submit your request. https://modpizza.com/community-giving/

36. Noodles & Company Fundraising

Casual and quick but filling and delicious, Noodles & Co. is an excellent option. From schools, youth groups and park to community groups and first responders, your organization can get 25% with a digital restaurant fundraiser at Noodles. https://www.noodles.com/about-noodles/giving-back

37. Panda Express Fundraisers

An affordable and quick option for a Chinese-inspired food fundraiser. Choose from a local restaurant fundraiser that provides 20% back, or host a virtual fundraiser that gives you 28% back. https://community.pandaexpress.com/fundraisers

38. Panera Raise That Dough

This is another very popular restaurant fundraiser. Panera is a casual cafe with crave-worthy comfort foods. Book a fundraising event at your local Panera an get up to 25% of the net sales. https://fundraising.panerabread.com/

39. Papa Murphy’s

Take-and-bake pizza from Papa Murphy’s is ideal for busy families. Schools, sports teams and community groups can host a Papa Murphy’s fundraiser with peel-a-deal cards or donation days. https://www.papamurphys.com/fundraising/

40. Pizza Hut Gives Back

With locations just about everywhere, this is a pizza fundraiser anyone can use. You’ll earn 20% back for every order from your group on the day of your event. https://www.pizzahutgivesback.com/

41. Pizzeria Uno Dough Raisers

Another Chicago-style pizzeria with a heart, UNO supports local communities with its Dough Raiser program that gives 20% back to school groups, sports teams, churches, nonprofits, scouts and more). https://www.unos.com/raisers.php

42. Playa Bowls

A smoothie or an açaí bowl is great for a morning on-the-go. If your organization is a 501(c)(3), submit a request for fundraising or donations with 8 weeks’ lead time at https://www.playabowls.com/fundraising

43. Portillo’s Donations & Fundraisers

A great midwest themed fundraiser isn’t complete without a hot dog. Portillo’s accepts requests for donations, fundraising nights, local sports sponsorships, kids reading programs and fundraising gift bags for 501(c)(3) organizations. https://www.portillos.com/good/apply/

44. Raising Cane’s

Children love chicken fingers and adults love when their kids are happy. Create an account and submit a fundraising request at https://www.raisingcanes.com/community-partnerships/

45. Red Robin

A burger and a beer and a great cause you can get behind. Red Robin offers two types of fundraisers: an event with 20% back or gift card sales with 10% back. https://www.redrobin.com/fundraisers

46. Round Table Pizza (CA, OR, TX, WA, HI, AK, AZ, NV)

Here’s a family-friendly pizza fundraising choice where they will pledge 20% of proceeds to your cause. https://fundraising.roundtablepizza.com/

47. Rubio’s (AZ, CA, NV)

A coastal-inspired restaurant with delicious and healthy options, Rubio’s fundraisers earn your group a generous 30% of pre-tax sales and can now be held online or in-person. https://rubios.com/fundraisers/

48. Shake Shack Donation Days

Grab a burger and a shake and “shake up” your fundraising efforts at Shake Shack. Donation Days will earn your group 25% of all meals purchased. https://shakeshack.com/faq?a=What-are-Donation-Days—id–9KrQzImERkK4fGyGXxOU9w

49. Sombrero (Southern California)

Here’s another great Mexican-inspired restaurant for a fundraiser if you’re in Cali. Host a fundraiser at a Sombrero location and earn 20% of pre-tax sales. https://sombreromex.com/fundraising/

50. Teriyaki Madness

Teriyaki Madness is your host restaurant for an Japanese-inspired fundraiser supporting schools, PTAs, PTOs, sports, community groups, scouts and first responders. https://teriyakimadness.com/fundraising/

51. Waffle House

Whether you like your waffles in the morning or late night, they can help your group boost budget with a Waffle House fundraiser. You can submit a request to the Waffle House Foundation if you are a verified 501(c)(3). https://www.wafflehouse.com/giving-back/

52. Whataburger

A popular Texas burger chain, Whataburger gives back to the community through a variety of programs. You can submit a sponsorship or charitable request at https://stories.whataburger.com/whataburger-community-connections/

National Restaurants with Local Fundraising Options

Many restaurants, like the following, are independently owned and operated franchises, so while you might not find a national give back initiative, you may have luck contacting the store owners for charitable soliciations.

• Chick-fil-A
• Cici’s Pizza
• Dairy Queen
• Einstein Bros. Bagels
• Elmer’s Restaurants
• IHOP
• Jack in the Box
• Habit Burger & Grill
• Olive Garden
• Orange Julius
• Potbelly
• Smoothie King
• Subway
• Yogurtini

Once you get in touch with a restaurant that does fundraising and you have a successful effort, be sure to maintain that relationship. This could lead to a fun, fruitful and delicious tradition of supporting your cause year after year.

Who did we miss? What has been your most successful restaurant fundraiser? Drop us a comment below.