I got a YES from applebees in 10 minutes after going to their web site. I have to pick up in my local Restaurant next week .
www.DohertyInc.com/. They also list Panera Bread and Noodles and Company but I wasn't able to get to their page when I clicked on them. Going to keep trying.
I usually have luck with the local sports teams. If the major league team doesn't donate sometimes the minor leage team does.Also some of the local colleges have donated tickets to game or shows as well. Have gotten in the past from
Brooklyn Cyclones ( 4 tickets)
NY Jets ( autographed ball)
NY Giants ( poster)
NY Islanders( tickets)
NY Rangers( poster)
Long Island Ducks( autographed ball)
Hofstra ( tix to Lacrosse Game )
Molloy College ( Tickets to a show at Madison Theatre)
I have also written to the Bronx Zoo and gotten tickets as well as local museums and childrens theatres companies with sucess.
But we always have the most sucess with local places. I find if I am going somewhere and spending money..If I hit them up after I just spent money I usually get a better response then just walking in . I also have brought my kids with me..hard to say no to the kids...lol
Good Luck everyone.