Fundraising
Bacon A Difference With Wake ’n Bacon
Looking for a fun and delicious way to give back? Wake ’n Bacon in Lakeview, Chicago makes fundraising easy — and tasty! Whether you’re organizing a school fundraiser, team fundraiser, or community fundraising event, we’ll donate 20% of food and beverage sales (plus 10% of gift card and retail sales) directly to your cause. Simply choose your date, spread the word, and let us handle the rest while your supporters enjoy Chicago’s most photo-worthy brunch.
How It Works
APPLY
SPREAD
ENJOY
for your date
the word
a meal and raise funds
Details
We need at least two weeks’ notice to schedule your event.
You choose the date of your fundraiser.
Fundraisers can be scheduled:
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–4 PM
- Sat–Sun: 8–10 AM or 2–4 PM
What counts toward your total:
- In-restaurant, takeout, and delivery orders placed through our website
- Gift card and retail purchases
- Your unique code works online for takeout or delivery through our website, at checkout with QR ordering, or at the counter when guests mention your group name or show your flyer
Donation:
- 20% of food and beverage sales donated
- 10% of gift card and retail sales donated
- $100 minimum sales required to receive any donations
Payout:
- Issued one week after the event
Promote Your Night
- Share your code and flyer on Instagram, Facebook, email, and community pages.
- Remind supporters that orders placed through our website or QR system count toward your fundraiser.
- Encourage guests to order takeout or delivery directly from our website and enter the code at checkout.
- In-store guests can scan the QR menu and enter the code at checkout, or show the flyer at the counter.
- Post a morning-of reminder with your code and online ordering link.
Day-Of Checklist
- Post a last reminder with your fundraiser code and ordering link.
- Have a volunteer greet families, thank them, and take photos.
- Remind guests to enter the code online or at QR checkout, or mention the group at the counter.
- Confirm fundraiser orders are tagged correctly at the register.
- Celebrate — you just raised funds while everyone enjoyed a delicious meal!
Ready To Apply
Use the form below to request your date. Once approved, you’ll receive a confirmation and your unique fundraiser code within 1-3 days
[email protected] • (773) 880-5100 • 420 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Who can host a fundraiser?
Schools, teams, nonprofits, and community groups.
Not listed? Just ask.
Do third-party delivery orders count?
No. Only in-restaurant, takeout, and delivery orders placed through our website qualify
Can we buy gift cards?
Yes. Gift card and retail purchases count at 10 percent
When will we hear back?
We aim to confirm fundraiser requests within three business days