The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Pinecrest Speech and Debate Team of Aberdeen, NC raise over $1,200 in just two hours at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. All proceeds raised will offset costs for the team to attend National and State competitions.

"The volunteers and our employees did an incredible job of coming together to make this a success event," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We are always thrilled to support extracurricular activities for youth in the community and we wish these students well in their upcoming competitions."

The Pinecrest Speech and Debate Team Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on May 8, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 1403 N. Sandhills Blvd., Aberdeen, NC. The group sold 200 tickets to the event and an additional $50 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.