How does it work?
Who qualifies for the program?
What does your organization get in return?
When can your organization host your event?
Where can your organization host your event?
Ways to promote your fundraising event.
Frequently Asked Questions

HOW DOES IT WORK?

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1. Contact your local Panda Express Manager.
• Complete the Application
• Complete and sign the W-9 Form
2. Schedule the date and time of the event with the General Manager.
3. Panda will create a flyer for you to make copies and distribute.
4. Invite friends & family to dine-in or take-out at Panda Express on the day of the event.
5. Panda will send your school or organization a check within two to three weeks after your event.

WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE PROGRAM?

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Panda has previously partnered with a number of schools and organizations, such as:

• Parent Teacher Associations
• Neighborhood Elementary Schools
• Jr. High or High School Sports Teams
• Police or Fire Departments
• Boys & Girls Clubs
• Student Councils
• Booster Clubs
• School Bands
• Girl Scouts
• Boy Scouts

WHAT DOES YOUR ORGANIZATION GET IN RETURN?

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Panda will donate 20% of the sales from every Guest that presents your event flyer at the time of purchase during the fundraiser day and time. Panda will send your school or organization a check within two to three weeks after your event.

WHEN CAN YOUR ORGANIZATION HOST YOUR EVENT?

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We suggest scheduling your fundraising event at least three weeks in advance. Your school or organization may want to consider weekday evenings between 4-9 pm to hold your event.

WHERE CAN YOUR ORGANIZATION HOST YOUR EVENT?

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Your school or organization can host a fundraiser event at one of our participating 1200 locations. Use our store locator on PandaExpress.com to help you locate the closest Panda location.

WAYS TO PROMOTE YOUR FUNDRAISING EVENT.

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• Distribute flyers at school or organization
• Email the flyer to your friends and family
• Make an announcement over school or organization PA systems, promote on outside marquee, newsletters, website, hang posters
• Pass out flyers at local shopping centers
• Place an ad in local newspapers
• Promote on Blogs, Facebook, MySpace, & other social networking websites

* Flyers cannot be distributed in front of the restaurant on the day of the event.

The more you spread the word and the more flyers that are brought in the day of the event, the more money will be raised for your organization! We are looking forward to supporting your organization!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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How long will it take for the check to be processed and sent to our organization?

The typical process is between two and three weeks for delivery from the date of event and completion of all paperwork. If your organization has not received a check after 3 weeks, please contact us at 1-800-877-8988.

How many times can our organization do a fundraiser?

Please work with the General Manager to determine the number of fundraisers the store can accommodate. Use our restaurant locator on PandaExpress.com to find the store phone number or address.

How can our organization cancel or change the date/time of our fundraiser event?

You may cancel or change the date/time of your fundraiser event within 48 hours by contacting the General Manager at the Panda Express where you were planning to host the event. Use our restaurant locator on PandaExpress.com to find the store phone number or address.

Our organization needs a new flyer.

Please contact the General Manager at the Panda Express where you were planning to host the event. The General Manager can provide your organization with a flyer and answer any questions that you may have about the event. Use our restaurant locator on PandaExpress.com to find the store phone number or address.