The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Miss Stanly County Scholarship Pageant Association raise over $1,000 in just three hours at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. All proceeds raised will directly benefit operation and scholarship expenses for the upcoming pageant.

"Applebee’s is delighted to help provide scholarship opportunities for young ladies in Stanly County," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of Apple Gold Group. "Our employees had a wonderful time working with such a fun and energetic group."

The Miss Stanly County Scholarship Pageant Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on March 20, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 517 NC 24/27 Bypass East, Albemarle, NC. The group sold over 170 tickets at $7 each. 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.