Giving Back

Franchise Management Inc. (FMI) is proud to be able to give back to the communities that our restaurants serve.
From donating our product, providing help with fundraising or in-kind donations, FMI is committed to help those in
need.

- Greg Walton

Our mission statement – Aspiring to feed North America while offering an exceptional guest experience from inspired employees – is something that we instill in our employees on a daily basis. Having a culture surrounded by giving back is one of the ways that FMI strives to inspire our employees and we are proud to be able to do so.”

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Breakfast is the most Important meal of the day

At FMI we value the education of our children and know this starts with a good breakfast! We’re also passionate about food, working every day to provide affordable meals in our community, as well as helping to feed those in need. The FMI School Breakfast Program is a fundraising initiative wherein proceeds raised through joint fundraising initiatives and in-restaurant donations will be donated to a local existing school breakfast program.

Brands that Care.

FMI is committed to helping those in need. From our locations, and employees to head office, we are proud to be able to give back to the communities that our restaurants serve—consistently working toward our mission to feed North America, while providing an outstanding customer experience.

FMI FOOD BANK PROGRAM

At FMI we are passionate about food, working every day to provide affordable meals in our community, as well as helping to feed those in need. The FMI Food Bank Program is a fundraising initiative wherein proceeds raised through joint fundraising initiatives and in-restaurant donations will be donated to a local food bank.

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FUNDRAISING NIGHT

One great way we are able to help organizations is though our Fundraising Night Program. You pick a night to host, invite your friends and family, and we will donate a portion of sales directly back to your organization.

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HARVEST PROGRAM

Partnering with food banks within 10 miles of our stores the Harvest Program takes unsold, surplus food, prepares it in approved containers and stores it in the restaurant’s freezer until pick up. We are able to coordinate weekly pickups with food banks to help the local community.

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DAY-END DOUGH-NATION
At the end of each day, Panera donates our unsold bread and bakery items to non-profit organizations fighting hunger in their local community.

PANERA GIVES
Supporting events help by non-profit organizations serving those in need by donating a certificate of fresh bakery product.

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Donations in Kind

If the above options are not applicable for your organization, our FMI brands will also consider a donation in-kind.