Thirty-Three Merchants who will Partner with Fundraisers
&PIZZA
To host an event with &pizza, either contact your local store – all locations are listed on their website – or text #event to 200-03 to reach one of their team members to learn more about hosting an event at one of their shops.
Locations: DC, MA, MD, NJ, NY, PA, VA
APPLEBEE’S
https://www.flapjackfunds.com/program.php?id=2
Applebee’s donates 10% of every check when a “Dining to Donate” flyer is presented at checkout for both dine-in and to-go customers. Using the link above, click on the “Submit a Request” button to begin planning your event. Events times are only offered Monday-Thursday. Applebee’s requires events to be scheduled at least for weeks in advance, and flyers must also be distributed prior to the event taking place. Another important note – Guests attending your event at Applebee’s must have a printed copy of the flyer.
Locations: All states
BD’S MONGOLIAN GRILL
https://www.gomongo.com/2015/01/18/fundraising/
bd’s offers three forms of commercial partnership fundraising, but the “Benefit Night” would be the best option for campuses participating in Hunter’s Pledge. To schedule an event, contact your local bd’s Mongolian Grill and begin planning with its manager. bd’s offers promotional support via social media or email and poster design for organizations hosting benefit nights at their restaurants.
Locations: CO, FL, IL, MI, MO, OH
BERTUCCI’S
https://www.bertuccis.com/dinign-for-dollars/
Bertucci’s offers their “Dining for Dollars” Fundraising Program, which donates 15% of all proceeds from dine-in, to-go, and catering orders made during the event back to the organization. To plan an event at your local Bertucci’s, visit the website listed above to complete the interest form. A member of their Fundraising Team will then contact you to collect the W9 of Hunter’s Fund, schedule your event date, and provide you with a customized flyer to help generate support.
Locations: CT, DE, MA, MD, NH, NJ, PA, RI, VA
BJ’S RESTAURANT & BREWHOUSE
By hosting a fundraising event with BJ’s, you will receive 20% of your supporters’ sales from in-person, online, and takeout orders as a donation back to Hunter’s Pledge. To get started, visit the website above and complete the form at the bottom of the page to request the date and location of your event. Be sure to have Hunter’s Fund’s EIN, which is 83-0574041, on hand. Once your submission is approved by BJ’s, they will provide you with a unique fundraising flyer that can be presented physically or digitally by your supporters.
Locations: East Coast, MI, OH
BLAZE PIZZA
https://www.blazepizza.com/fundraising
Blaze Pizza currently offers both online and dine-in fundraising events. The format of your event may depend on the opening status of your local Blaze restaurant. For both, though, Blaze Pizza will donate 20% of the net sales from your event back to Hunter’s Fund. To begin planning your fundraiser at Blaze, complete the form at the bottom of the weblink listed above. For the Organization Name, be sure to list “Hunter Watson Memorial Fund”. The optional 501(c)(3) charity number is 83-0574041.
Locations: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA
BUONA BEEF
https://buona.com/fundraising/
Buona Beef hosts “Buona Benefit Nights” at all locations, which offers 20% of pre-tax sales to participating organizations. At the link above, you can begin planning your benefit night for Hunter’s Pledge by selecting “Click Here to Reserve Your Date”. Plan ahead – Buona Beef requires events be scheduled at least 2 weeks in advance. You will be prompted to fill out a form with organizational information, your preferred date, and the Buona location closest to you. Be sure to fill out the organization name as “Hunter’s Pledge” and the name to appear on the donation check as “Hunter Watson Memorial Fund.
Locations: IL, IN
BURGER KING
http://www.qdi.com/Community/BURGER-KING-Community
“BK Benefits Nights” are only offered by a select dining corporation found in three states. Although locations may be limited, campuses near one of these Burger King restaurants can easily plan a fundraising event by completing the “Burger King Benefit Application” found at the bottom of the webpage linked above. 20% of the pre-tax sales generated by supporters during the 4-hour scheduled event will be donated back to Hunter’s Pledge. Be sure to check out the resources in this document to assist you in completing the application for your event.
Locations: FL, MI, IN
CALIFORNIA PIZZA KITCHEN
https://www.cpk.com/events/fundraisers
California Pizza Kitchen donates 20% of all food and beverage sales from fundraising events back to the participating organization. Your supporters can present a physical or digital copy of your event flyer or show their server a social media announcement promoting your event to make their purchases count. Plan your fundraiser for Hunter’s Pledge at California Pizza Kitchen by visiting the web link above and completing the form found under the “Create a Fundraising Event” button.
Locations: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI
CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER
https://www.cheeburger.com/fundraising/
Cheeburger Cheeburger makes fundraising in their restaurants simple and fun. They support a wide variety of groups in their fundraising events. To set up your fundraiser at your nearest Cheeburger Cheeburger location, simply go to the link above and complete the fundraising request at the bottom of the page. When selecting a date for your event, keep in mind that Cheeburger Cheeburger only offers fundraising opportunities on weekdays, Monday through Thursday.
Locations: AL, DE, FL, MD, MO, NJ, NY, PA, SC, TX, VA
CHEVY’S FRESH MEX
https://locations.chevys.com/location/list
Participating Chevy’s restaurants typically donate 15% of net-sales from your fundraiser to your group’s cause. Profit-share events are handled by local managers and occur on a per-location basis. To learn more about hosting a fundraiser with Chevy’s Fresh Mex, visit the weblink above to determine your nearest location and find that restaurant’s contact information, and ask to speak to the manager.
Locations: CA, FL, IL, MD, MO, MN, NJ, SD, VA
CHIPOTLE
https://marketing.chipotle.com/partner/fundraiser-request/
Chipotle generously gives by 33% of sales made by supporters who present digital or physical copies of your fundraising flyers, verbally inform their cashier about their participation in your event or provide your ordering code for online purchases during scheduled fundraising events. To apply to host a fundraising event for Hunter’s Pledge at Chipotle, go to the webpage linked above to fill out your application at least three weeks ahead of your intended event date.
Locations: All states
FOSTER’S GRILLE
https://www.fostersgrille.com/community/
Foster’s Grille hosts their Dining for Dollar$ fundraising program to help support community nonprofits, like Hunter’s Fund. Setting up your Dining for Dollar$ event is easy. Simply go to the link above to complete their interest form with your contact information, preferred dates, and estimated number of participants. Use the information provided in this document to help explain the importance of supporting Hunter’s Pledge and the end of distracted driving for the final field of the form.
Locations: FL, MA, MD, VA
FRIENDLY’S
https://www.friendlysrestaurants.com/business/funraising/
Friendly’s hosts “FUNraising” events and donates 20% of the total sales made by supporters who present your FUNraising voucher back to Hunter’s Pledge. To be successful, Friendly’s recommends printing and distributing at least 200 vouchers to potential supporters at least one to two weeks ahead of your event. They also recommend providing extras for supporters to pass out to family and friends. Begin planning your Friendly’s “FUNraising” event three to four weeks ahead of your anticipated event date. Start by completing the event application at the weblink above and providing a copy of Hunter’s Fund’s W-9.
Locations: CT, DE, FL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PA, SC, VT
FUDDRUCKER’S
http://www.myfuddruckers.com/about/serving-our-communities
Benefit nights are offered at specific Fuddrucker’s franchise locations in South Carolina and Tennessee. If you are in a community served by one of these restaurants, you can easily plan your event by finding your local Fuddrucker’s at the bottom the webpage linked above and then contacting the general manager to arrange a time and date.
Locations: Limited locations in SC and TN
HOULIHAN’S
https://houlihans.com/Locations
https://blog.groupraise.com/houlihans-fundraising/
Houlihan’s gives back 15% of sales from fundraising events hosted by organizations at their restaurants. To participate, supporters need only to let their server know that they are there as part of your event. Fundraising with Houlihan’s is easy. Simply find a participating Houlihan’s location closest to you and submit quick fundraising request through the GroupRaise link above. The restaurant should respond within seven days, and you will be on the way to hosting your fundraising event.
Locations: AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, MO, MN, NJ, NY, OH, TX, VA
ISAAC’S
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSddF-qX7ziNhLRqD6DZ8run94djjy0cGnr-jXnZTduX3O0I9w/viewform
Currently, Isaac’s is only offering “Grab & Go” Fundraisers. 15% of all takeout, catering, and gift card sales generated by your supporters will be given as a donation to Hunter’s Pledge. Online ordering and curbside pickup make this a convenient fundraising option. To schedule your “Grab & Go” Fundraiser with Isaac’s go to the above link to complete your event request; be prepared to supply two choices of event dates, the approximate number of members of your organization, and Hunter’s Fund’s W-9, which is available on our website and linked below in the “Helpful Materials” section. Fundraising requests are reviewed each Friday by Isaac’s, so be sure to take this into consideration when selecting a date for your event.
Locations: PA
LOU MALNATI’S PIZZERIA
https://www.loumalnatis.com/giveback-night-set-up-form
Lou Malnati’s offers “Giveback Nights” to support organizations in their communities by donating 20% of supporters’ sales back to participating groups. When planning for your Lou Malnati’s “Giveback Night”, keep in mind that events may only be held Monday through Wednesday, and events must be scheduled at least one month in advance. To start planning your event, go to the link above to complete the set-up form. You can find the logo for Hunter’s Pledge below to provide to Lou Malnati’s, as they will create a personalized flyer for your event.
Locations: AZ, IL, IN, WI
MELLOW MUSHROOM
https://www.groupraise.com/mellowmushroom
Mellow Mushroom donates back 20% of pre-tax sales to groups who host fundraising events at their restaurants. Most locations require you to block out a five-hour time window for your event and have at least twenty supporters attend. To apply for a fundraising event, first go to the GroupRaise link above to find your nearest participating Mellow Mushroom location, then select your date and timeframe. Once you review your event details and submit your request, a Mellow Mushroom team member will reach out to you with further planning instructions.
Locations: AL, FL, GA, KY, NC, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA
MOE’S SOUTHWEST GRILL
https://www.groupraise.com/moessouthwest
With locations all over the country, Moe’s makes it easy to earn 15-20% back for your organization. Simply find your nearest participating location at the GroupRaise link above, select your preferred date and time, then a Moe’s representative will contact you with further information. Keep in mind, Moe’s requires your event coordinator to be present 20 minutes before the start of your event. Be sure to have Hunter’s Fund’s W-9 ready to provide to your participating restaurant.
Locations: Most states
MOOYAH
https://www.mooyah.com/fundraising
Mooyah offers both in-restaurant and online fundraising options. To set up your event, request your fundraiser at the Mooyah location of your choice. Use the link above to fill out Mooyah’s request form. While available dates and times vary by location, Mooyah suggests scheduling your fundraiser on a Sunday through Thursday from 4pm to close. The amount donated by Mooyah depends on the net sales from your fundraiser, and it is important to keep in mind that your organization must bring in a minimum of $300 in net sales to receive a donation.
Locations: AL, CA, CT, FL, LA, MA, NC, NY, TN, TX, WI
NOODLES & COMPANY
https://noodles.versaic.com/login
Noodles & Company generously donates 25% of the sales from your fundraiser back to your organization. They ask that you have at least 75 attendants at your Fundraising Night. To begin planning your event, go to the link above to create an account and request your preferred date and time.
Locations: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, SD, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI
PANDA EXPRESS
https://community.pandaexpress.com/sign-up
Panda Express offers fundraising opportunities for in-person and online orders. From your group’s sales, Panda Express will donate 20% back to your organization. After scheduling your event time and location – which may be done up to 6 months in advance – using the weblink above, you will receive a unique coupon code to provide to your supporters. Your supporters just simply present the code online or in-person to get credit for their purchase.
Locations: Most states
PANERA BREAD
https://events.panerabread.com/fundraising_signups/new
Panera Bread offers 20% of your group’s sales back as a donation to your organization, as long as the donation is a minimum of $20 (or $100 in sales). Both online and in-person orders count towards your fundraiser. After scheduling your event using the link above, Panera Bread will send you a customized flyer to hand out and promote your event. Your supporters must show a printed or electronic version of this flyer when making their purchase for your organization to receive credit for the sale. Make sure to distribute your flyers in advance because they cannot be passed out inside or near your participating Panera location during your event.
Locations: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA,RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VI, WA, DC, WV, WI, WY
PORTILLO’S
https://www.portillos.com/good/
The Portillo’s for Good Fundraising Program allows organizations to keep 20% of the proceeds generated by their fundraising event. Portillo’s allows events to be held Monday through Thursday each week at its locations. To start planning your Portillo’s for Good event, visit the weblink above to submit an application to host a Fundraising Night. After booking your event, Portillo’s will provide you with flyers to distribute to your supporters.
Locations: AZ, CA, FL, IL, IN, WI
POTBELLY SANDWICH SHOP
https://www.potbelly.com/fundraising
For organizations who host in-shop fundraisers with Potbelly Sandwich Shop, the restaurant will donate 25% of sales from the event back to your cause. Fundraising events are handled on a shop-to-shop basis. To begin planning your fundraising event, visit the link above to select the Potbelly Shop closest to you, then contact the manager to discuss available dates and times.
Locations: DC, IL, IN, MD, MI, MN, NC, NJ, TX, VA, WI
RAISING CANE’S
https://www.raisingcanes.com/content/community-request-system
Raising Cane’s is always looking for new ways to support its communities. After a fundraiser, Raising Cane’s will donate 15% of sales back to the organization who hosted the event. Click on the link above to submit your event application through Raising Cane’s Community Request System.
Locations: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MS, NE, NV, OK, TX, VA
RED ROBIN
https://www.redrobin.com/pages/fundraisers/spirit-night-request-form/
Red Robin gives back 20% of the sales from your fundraiser back to your organization. They also make it easy to plan an event at one of their restaurants through the fundraiser request form, which can be found at the web link above. When planning your fundraising event with Red Robin, be prepared to the W-9 and address of Hunter’s Fund, as well as your preferred date and location, your fundraising goal, and your expected number of supports who will be participating in your event.
Locations: Most states
RUBIO’S COASTAL GRILL
https://www.rubios.com/fundraisers
Rubio’s fundraisers can be held in their restaurants, as well as online. You will be given a unique code for your event that you will need to provide to your supporters for them to present when making purchases, for your event to get credit for that sale. Rubio’s will donate 30% of the sales from your supporters back to your organization. To book your fundraiser with Rubio’s click on the weblink above, create an account, and get started planning.
Locations: AZ, CA, NV
THE OLD SPAGHETTI FACTORY
https://www.osf.com/about/fundraisers/
The Old Spaghetti Factory hosts digital and dine-in versions of its “Let’s Eat Out (LEO)” Fundraiser. The restaurant will donate 10% of your supporters’ pre-tax sales from your LEO Fundraiser back to your organization. For digital fundraisers, your supporters will need to present the unique code for your organization’s event at checkout. Dine-in supporters must present your LEO flyer to their server to ensure their meal is counted towards your fundraiser. To set up your LEO Fundraiser with The Old Spaghetti Factory, contact your local restaurant, ask for a manager, and simply let them know you are interested in hosting an event. They will walk you through the rest of the set-up process.
Locations: AZ, CA, CO, HI, IN, KY, MN, MO, OH, OR, TN, UT, WA
UNO PIZZERIA & GRILL
https://www.unos.com/getstarted.php
UNO Pizzeria & Grill gives back 20% of pre-tax sales from your event to your organization. Because available fundraising dates fill up quickly at UNO’s restaurants, be sure to complete an online application as soon as possible to secure your event. To begin planning your event, go to the link above to submit your online application. You will then work with your local restaurant’s manager to set an event date and get your Dough Rai$ers Donation Tickets. Be sure to market your event and distribute tickets to your supporters before the day of your fundraiser.
Locations: CO, DC, FL, IL, IN, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, PA, RI, SC, VT, VA, WI
WHICH WICH
https://www.groupraise.com/whichwich
Which Wich hosts community fundraisers through GroupRaise. To begin planning your group’s fundraiser at your local Which Wich, navigate to the weblink above to find your nearest participating restaurant and request a date for your organization. After your event, Which Wich will donate 20% of the sales from your supporters back to Hunter’s Pledge.
Locations: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NE, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WI
WORLD OF BEER
https://worldofbeer.com/locations/
World of Beer does not have a formal fundraising program like many of the restaurants listed above. They have been very generous and worked to support Hunter’s Pledge through a fundraising night before. To see if your local World of Beer would be interested in hosting a merchant-partnership event, go to the link above to find your nearest World of Beer, then ask to speak with a manager.
Locations: AL, AZ, CO, FL, GA, IL, MI, NC, OH, SC, TX, VA, WA, WI