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Chain Restaurant Fundraisers: Participating Brands and How to Compare Local Options

A maintained directory of chain restaurant brands that run fundraisers, grouped by category, with the current linked brand pages and how to compare nearby participating locations. Availability varies by location, so start from the brands and open the ones near your supporters.

Jun 25, 2026

A chain restaurant fundraiser comparison dashboard showing giveback percentage columns, supporter availability ratings, and a local availability map with neutral location pins, next to a row of simple food category icons for pizza, burgers, ice cream, and coffee.

A PTO planning a restaurant fundraiser can usually name a dozen chains that run giveback nights. The harder part is turning that into a usable shortlist, because a brand only helps if a location near your supporters is currently taking requests. This page lists the chain brands that run fundraisers through DonationScout, grouped by category, so you can start from real participating brands instead of a national name list, then check which ones have a location close enough for families to actually use. Availability varies by location, and terms are set locally, so treat the list as a starting point and confirm the current details with the specific restaurant.

Participating chain brands by category

Pizza and Italian

Chicken and wings

Burgers and casual

Fast casual, sandwich, and global

Dessert and snacks

New locations join over time, so treat this as a living list. You can browse the full restaurant fundraiser brand directory to see every participating brand and open its local pages.

Why local availability matters more than the brand name

Clear this local check before you shortlist a brand

A participating location sits within an easy drive or walk for most of your supporters.
That specific location runs giveback events, not just the brand at the national level.
You have the current giveback terms and eligible order types from the location itself.
The location's stated lead time fits your calendar, including busy back-to-school and holiday weeks.
You know the one action a supporter takes at checkout for the order to count.

A faster way to shortlist brands near you

Working a national name list one call at a time is slow. DonationScout flips the order: instead of guessing which brands take part, you can find restaurant fundraisers near you by city or zip, see participating locations, and start a request without working through a dozen front counters by phone.

Start with a participating brand, then open the locations near you

Browse the brands above, then search by city or zip to see which of their locations near your supporters are currently taking fundraiser requests.

Browse participating brands

Frequently asked questions

Which chain restaurants do fundraisers?: Pizza and Italian, chicken and wings, burger and casual, fast casual and sandwich, and dessert and snack brands all commonly run giveback nights, and the brands above are the ones participating through DonationScout. Participation is still set location by location, so check the specific restaurants near your group before you promote one.
How much do chain restaurant fundraisers give back?: Giveback terms are set by the brand and the local owner, so they vary from one location to the next. Rather than assume a rate, get the current percentage and the eligible order types from the specific location before you promote.
Do delivery and app orders count toward a chain fundraiser?: Sometimes. Some brands count app and online orders when supporters use a code or fundraiser link, while others limit credit to dine-in and direct pickup. Confirm which order types qualify with the location before you promote the night.
How do I know if a chain near me actually participates?: A brand running fundraisers nationally does not mean the location near you does. Confirm the specific restaurant takes part, or search participating restaurants by city so you only shortlist spots that already run giveback events.
Is a higher giveback rate always the better pick?: No. A nearby brand your families already visit can out-raise a distant brand with a higher advertised rate, because turnout and average order often matter more than the percentage itself.
How far ahead should I book a chain restaurant fundraiser?: Ask the location for its stated lead time and plan back from there. Book earlier for back-to-school, tournament season, and the holidays, when fundraiser calendars fill up.