From a press release.
Bennigan’s and United Way Team Up to Benefit Local Charities!
WHO: Capital Area United Way
Special Guest Hosts and Bartenders including
Mike Brown, President, Capital Area United Way (Okemos location, 11am – 1pm)
Kelli Ellsworth-Etchinson, Vice President of Sales and Business Development, LAFCU (W. Saginaw location, 11am – noon)
Jessica Danou, Assistant Attorney General, State of Michigan (Okemos, 3pm – 4pm)
WHAT: Bennigan’s is “living united” by supporting the United Way’s annual fundraising campaign to meet the needs of the greater Lansing community.
WHEN: 11:00 a.m. – midnight
Thursday, October 9, 2008
WHERE: Bennigan’s Grill and Tavern
West Lansing Location Okemos Location
(On North side of M-43 2085 W. Grand River Ave.
between Canal & Creyts Rds) Okemos, MI 48864
718 Delta Commerce Dr. 517-349-2321
Lansing, MI 48917 517-349-6751 (fax)
517-327-0722
517-327-0839 (fax)
DETAILS: The United Way is making it easy and appetizing for Lansing residents to give back to their community. The Capital Area United Way will be hosting a fundraising event at two local Bennigan’s Grill and Tavern locations on Thursday, October 9th from 11:00 a.m. until close. Diners need only to present an event flyer, available at http://www.capitalareaunitedway.org, to their server and Bennigan’s will donate a percentage of the bill to the Capital Area United Way. The event will feature special guest hosts and bartenders.
A portion of each bill, including dine-in, to-go, curbside and party platter orders, will go to the Capital Area United Way’s Community Investment Fund. Donations will help support emergency assistance, youth development, job retention, and a variety of other critical services in the greater Lansing area.
Mid-Michigan Dining 
I tried out their curbside service for this fundraiser, and it was worth it! I love their baked potato soup, and it was even better to enjoy it on the couch while watching Grey’s Anatomy! 🙂
I’ve only eaten at a Bennigan’s once and that was back in Peoria five years ago. Wasn’t impressed and never went back. I think it cost me $10 for a burger and fries five years ago and that’s what turned me off.
Yeah, it’s pretty comparable to the other chains, but I do love their baked potato soup and also the Monte Cristo. They have a few other irish-inspired items, but I doubt they compare to Dublins or the Curraugh (sp?). They have an e-club that has a decent deal once in awhile. I think my latest coupon for $5.99 burgers and fries on Wednesdays, with a required drink purchase.