The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped North Hills Christian School raise over $1,000 in just three hours at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. All proceeds raised will go directly to support travel funds for the school’s mission trip.

"Applebee’s strongly supports youth leadership within the community," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of Apple Gold Group. "We are happy we could assist in North Hill Christian’s fundraising efforts and we wish them the best in their travels."

The North Hills Christian Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on March 27, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at located at 205 Faith Road, Salisbury, NC. The group sold over 210 tickets to the event and an additional $250 in donations was collected. 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.