New programs make it simple for guests, schools and nonprofits to support local needs

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (Aug. 22, 2025) – As students return to classrooms this fall, Bobby’s Burgers By Bobby Flay is launching two new charitable programs that support schools, clubs, teams and members of the community through partnerships with GiftAMeal and Force4Good. Beyond delivering an Unbeatable Burger Experience, the brand is creating new ways to turn everyday dining into local support.

“Giving back starts close to home,” said Michael McGill, president of Bobby’s Burgers. “These programs allow our guests and neighbors the opportunity to provide direct support where they live. Bobby’s Burgers is proud to be able to give back to the amazing communities that support us.”

The brand is introducing the Force4Good fundraising program, where schools and student groups can schedule fundraisers at Bobby’s Burgers using the Bobby’s Burgers Fundraising Site. Once approved, organizations receive ready-to-use flyers, social posts, an event webpage, and reminders to promote their event. Twenty percent of sales from the fundraiser go directly back to the group — funding chess teams, field trips, STEM clubs, marching bands and more.

“At Force4Good, our mission is to make fundraising as easy and impactful as possible,” said Steven Cook, founder of Force4Good. “We’re proud to partner with Bobby’s Burgers to give local schools and community groups the tools they need to raise meaningful funds and make a lasting impact.”

Guests at Bobby’s Burgers in Charlotte, NC and Orem, UT can also use GiftAMeal to help provide meals to those in need within their communities. By simply scanning a QR code in-restaurant, taking a photo of their Bobby’s Burgers meal and sharing it on social media, the guests provide a meal to local food banks. This initiative directly supports the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte and the Utah Food Bank in Orem.

“Partnering with Bobby’s Burgers means we can make an even greater difference,” said Andrew Gantz, founder of GiftAMeal. “Together, we’ll help serve families in Charlotte and Orem while making it easy for guests to provide a meal to those in need.”

For more information about Bobby’s Burgers, visit bobbysburgers.com. To learn about franchise opportunities, visit bobbysburgers.com/franchising.

About Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay

Bobby’s Burgers by Bobby Flay is the Unbeatable Burger Experience, co-founded by renowned chef Bobby Flay. As a reflection of his successful 40-plus-year career in the restaurant industry, Flay has handcrafted every ingredient and menu item to create both a craveable and approachable Bobby Flay dining experience. Backed by a team of veterans in the restaurant industry, Bobby’s Burgers offers tailored support from experts to ensure that every location has the highest-quality burger experience. With nine locations currently open and several in the development pipeline, Bobby’s Burgers is launching its full-scale U.S. and international franchise expansion plan.

About Force4Good

Force4Good is committed to simplifying fundraisers for restaurants and non-profits to amplify impact. To date, Force4Good has more than 7,000 restaurant partners and has hosted over 300,000 fundraisers with a goal of 1 million. By bridging the gap between restaurants and non-profits, Force4Good makes fundraising events easy to plan and execute, supporting meaningful community engagement nationwide. Plus, Force4Good donates 1% of revenue to non-profits. Learn more at force4good.com.

About GiftAMeal

Founded in 2015, GiftAMeal helps provide a meal to a family in need in a restaurant’s local community every time a guest takes a photo of their order from a partner restaurant. Through over 1,000 established restaurant partnerships, the GiftAMeal program has helped provide over 2.5 million meals to those in need across 40 states — one smile at a time. GiftAMeal received the Industry Hero Award by Hospitality Technology in 2023, and earned 1st Place in the Global Impact Awards. For more information, visit GiftAMeal.com.