SUMMARY OF THE BENEFITS
- People can enjoy dining out for less money. With every card sold, your nonprofit organization can earn up to $15 (50% profit)!
- The fundraising program can be launched by either starting with no upfront costs through an order-taker approach, or by purchasing cards upfront.
First, what exactly are gift cards from Restaurant.com?
The program can potentially save you and your team hundreds of dollars by giving you access to discounted gift certificates for a wide range of restaurants across the country. You have freedom to choose where you eat by using these certificates at participating restaurants around the country.
How does it work?
You can cut your dining bill in half for a fraction of the price when you use a Restaurant.com Deal or Certificate. It’s a great way to find thousands of restaurants around the country or in your neighborhood while also saving money. For example, for only $10, you can get a $25 Restaurant Certificate that, once you meet the minimum spending requirement, will allow you to deduct $25 from your total dining bill. Additionally, you can save even more money by creating an account on directly on their websire and accessing special promotions and deal alerts.
Benefit:
People can enjoy eating at restaurants for less money.
Do cards expire?
Since the cards never expire, you have plenty of time to enjoy meals whenever it’s convenient for you.
Can deals be exchanged?
If you purchase a deal for one restaurant but ultimately decide to eat somewhere else, you can easily exchange it online or through our mobile app by following easy steps.
Could I use restaurant certificates or deals on my travels?
Of course! Many of our clients pre-plan their trip and buy certificates for participating dining options in the city they intend to visit.
RESTAURANT.COM vs. FUNDRAISING
How can a gift card from Restaurant.com be a brilliant fundraiser?
These discount cards are sold by numerous organizations as a part of their fundraising campaigns, with the goal of raising money. At the time this article was written, school fundraisers and other non-profit organizations commonly sold the cards for twice what they had originally cost:
- The fundraising group buys a $25 gift card for $7.50 and resells it for $15.
- $50 gift cards are bought for $10 and then resold for $20.
- $100 gift cards are bought for $15 and then resold for $30.
The difference between what you paid for the gift certificates and what your supporter paid is your organization’s profit.
Travel Team Fundraising:
A unique opportunity is presented to fundraising groups that are on the go, like marching bands and sports teams. The cards can be used by these organizations to raise money, but they can also be used by the players and their families as a way to cut costs when they travel. Double win!
Program for Fundraising Incentive:
You can easily use gift cards as a way of encouraging volunteers to participate more to your fundraising effort.
As a customer or supporter of your fundraiser, how does it work?
You can use your points to buy deals. The “minimum spend” requirements of the majority of the participating restaurants are greater than the gift certificate’s face value. For instance, in order for the $15 coupon to be accepted, you might need to spend $30 during your visit. When you search for discounts, this minimum-spend information is displayed; each restaurant has different requirements. Make sure you intend to meet the minimum spend on your next visit before making a coupon purchase.
Corporate client gift:
As a “thank you,” a lot of business executives choose to give their clients these gift cards. Additionally, they serve as incentives for you to bring in new business or raise their average spending.
What’s New regarding Restaurant.com?
Points:
The gift cards used to have a set dollar amount that could be used for transactions. But as of late, they’ve implemented a new system where gift cards are now referred to as Dining Deal cards. These cards now have points assigned to them instead of a set monetary value. These points can be redeemed and added to your account balance for use on the platform in the future.
How do the new point systems for deals work?
Dining Deal cards, under the new system, give you a set number of points that can be added to your account and used to redeem deals in the future. Afterwards, these points can be redeemed for discounts on a variety of offers found on Restaurant.com. You can manage certificates, keep track of your orders, and see your purchase history by creating an account.
What benefits does the point system offer?
The new points system gives customers more value and versatility. The points earned from Dining Deal cards aren’t limited to a set amount; instead, they can be used to any deal on the website, giving users more freedom when it comes to redeeming rewards.
