If your group is exploring restaurant fundraising ideas, a Pizza Hut fundraiser offers several ways to raise money while enjoying one of the world’s most popular pizza chains. From dine-to-donate nights to discount cards and gift cards, there are a few different ways to “raise dough” with Pizza Hut.
Here’s how each option works, who qualifies, and how to get started.
What Is a Pizza Hut Fundraiser?
A Pizza Hut fundraiser is a partnership with the restaurant chain to support your group. Depending on your location, you may have access to:
- Dine to Donate events
- Discount Card fundraising
- Gift card fundraising (via RaiseRight)
Because Pizza Hut fundraisers vary by franchise, not every option is available in every state.
Who Can Start a Pizza Hut Fundraiser?
Eligibility depends on the type of fundraiser:
- Dine to Donate: Requires 501(c)(3) nonprofit status. Available only in select states: Colorado, Louisiana, Montana, Oklahoma, Texas, and Wyoming.
- Discount Card fundraising: Must be a nonprofit, but tax-exempt status is not always required. Currently, availability is very limited, with most activity centered in Indiana.
- Gift card fundraising: Through RaiseRight, available to schools, churches, sports teams, booster clubs, PTO/PTAs, bands, and other nonprofits. Gift cards can be redeemed nationwide.
How Does a Pizza Hut Fundraiser Work?
Dine to Donate
Supporters eat at Pizza Hut on a designated day, and 20% of sales (subtotal $15+) are donated back to your group.
- Valid Monday–Thursday, open to close
- Includes most food and drinks (excluding gift cards, liquor, and special bulk orders)
- Requires a $400 sales minimum; otherwise, you receive a food credit equal to 20% of sales
Discount Card Fundraising
Available at very limited franchise locations, discount cards contain multiple coupons that can be redeemed multiple times.
- Cards sell for $10 each.
- Your group keeps the profit minus a small printing cost (e.g., $82 for 100 cards).
- Cards are customized with your logo and message.
- Unsold cards must be returned at the end of the fundraiser.
Gift Card Sales
Through RaiseRight, supporters buy Pizza Hut gift cards (and others) using your fundraising code.
- Earn up to 8% back from each card sold.
- Cards work at any Pizza Hut location.
- RaiseRight provides a dashboard to track sales and transfer funds.
How To Start a Pizza Hut Fundraiser
- Dine to Donate: Fill out Pizza Hut’s online application.
- Discount Card fundraising: Complete the form provided by your participating franchise.
- Gift card fundraising: Enroll your group with RaiseRight and share your fundraising link.
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Does Pizza Hut Support Any Causes or Charities?
Beyond local fundraisers, Pizza Hut supports several charitable initiatives, including:
- BOOK IT! and The Literacy Project (promoting reading among children)
- Food Donation Connection (more than 100 million pounds of food donated)
- Scholarships with Uplift Education ($25,000 awards for graduating seniors)
- Disaster relief efforts (food donations, volunteer support, and recovery aid)
- 100,000 Opportunities Initiative (connecting youth to education and jobs)
- genHERation Discovery Days (mentoring young women to close the leadership gap)
Is Pizza Hut Fundraising Right for You?
Pizza Hut offers a mix of fundraiser types, but availability varies by location. It’s a good fit if:
- You’re a nonprofit in a state with dine-to-donate options
- You have access to a franchise that supports discount cards
- You want a simple nationwide option through RaiseRight gift cards
That said, Pizza Hut fundraisers usually generate modest returns compared to higher-profit fundraising methods. For larger financial goals, consider pairing Pizza Hut with other strategies.
