Panera Bread Fundraising: Raise More Dough in 2025

Raise Money with a Panera Bread Fundraiser Night

Looking for a fundraising option that’s easy, delicious and earns real money for your cause? Look no further than Panera Bread. Known for their freshly baked bread, sandwiches, soups and salads, offered in a fast-casual setting, Panera also happens to be a generous partner for community fundraisers.

Here’s how it works:

Panera Fundraising Nights are the perfect way to gather your supporters for a meal that gives back. When your group hosts a fundraiser with Panera, up to 25% of net sales from your supporters will be donated directly to your organization. Noticed a new bakery-café in town? If you book a fundraiser within the first 90 days of opening, your organization could receive 30% back in qualifying sales.

Most in-person fundraisers at Panera run from 4 PM to 8 PM at your chosen location, giving your community a chance to connect over dinner. In some areas, guests can show the flyer in person and have their purchase count all day long. But the giving doesn’t stop there! Online orders placed throughout the day also count when supporters use your group’s promo code at checkout on PaneraBread.com or in the Panera app.

Marketing Support Included

To help you get the word out, Panera provides a suite of promotional materials for your event, including digital and printable flyers, social media graphics, and custom event landing pages. These ready-to-use assets make it easy to share your fundraiser on Facebook, Instagram, email newsletters and more so you can reach your community wherever they are.

Why Panera Bread?

Aside from the generous donation percentage, what sets Panera apart is the flexibility and familiarity. It’s a place people already love, and may already frequent, so inviting them to show up for a good cause is an easy ask. 

Panera Fundraising proudly supports school PTO/PTAs, sports teams, community groups, and nonprofits through delicious and impactful fundraising events. Whether you're raising money for school supplies, team equipment, neighborhood projects, or vital nonprofit initiatives like sustainability and food security, Panera makes giving back easy, and tasty. With a commitment to local causes and a passion for community impact, Panera Bread offers a win-win solution for organizations looking to fundraise in a meaningful way. 

Tips to Maximize Your Fundraiser

• Share the promo code widely. Since online orders count all day, make sure your group spreads the word via email, social media and texts.
   
• Use the marketing tools. Share the provided flyers and graphics early and often to build momentum.
   
• Create a sense of occasion. Encourage your supporters to plan dinner together during the 4-8 PM window.
   
• Remind people to show the flyer (printed or digital) in-person or enter the promotional code online. Purchases only count if the order is linked to your event.
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Bottom Line

A Panera Bread fundraiser is more than just a meal, it’s a chance to fuel your mission while bringing people together over food they love. With both in-person and online options, plus built-in marketing assets to boost participation, it’s one of the most accessible and flexible ways to raise money for schools, teams, nonprofits and more.

Ready to start planning? Visit https://fundraising.panerabread.com/ to learn more and create an account to request your fundraiser night.

Panera Fundraising FAQ's.

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Don’t have a Panera Bread Cafe near you?  Find a participating restaurant at https://www.donationscout.com/restaurant-fundraisers/.