The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Norman High School Baseball Booster Club raise over $1,400 in just two hours at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. All proceeds raised will help offset costs for bats, helmets, and baseballs for all three teams.

"The Apple Gold Group takes great strides to be a leader for local youth athletic teams," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of Apple Gold Group. "Our employees had a wonderful time working with this group and were delighted that they could assist them in their fundraiser efforts."

The Norman High School Baseball Boosters Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on April 17, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 500 Ed Noble Pkwy., Norman, OK. The group sold over 180 tickets and an additional $324 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.