The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the North Garner Middle School Music Boosters raise over $1,300 in just two and a half hours at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. All proceeds raised will directly cover costs for the band and chorus programs to perform at an upcoming music festival.

"The Apple Gold Group is delighted to have been able to support local youth programs," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of Apple Gold Group. "Our employees had a wonderful time working with the volunteers and music students and hope that they will turn to us for future assistance."

The NGMS Music Boosters Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on March 13, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 1165 US Highway 70 W., Garner, NC. Over 220 people purchased tickets and an additional $130 in donations was raised. Breakfast included a short stack of pancakes, sausage, milk, juice and coffee.

Applebee’s is proud to partner with any local non-profit organization as a way to raise money for their cause. From ticket sales to event-day staff, the breakfasts are managed by the non-profit organization with the assistance of Applebee’s employee volunteers. Breakfasts can be held on any Saturday or Sunday morning, and cost the organization around $2 a meal. The Applebee’s Flapjack Fundraisers represent the restaurant chain’s latest efforts to remain active within its local neighborhood. To request a Flapjack Fundraiser to benefit your non-profit organization, please visit www.AGGrestaurants.com.