The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Arkansas Heat Foundation, a non-profit that assists local youth, raise over $1,000 in just two-and-a-half hours at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will benefit the organization’s boy’s basketball program.

"The Apple Gold Group takes great strides to support youth programs in the community," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We are excited about the success from this event and we hope that this foundation will turn to us for future fundraising support."

The Arkansas Heat Foundation Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on May 22, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located on 4333 Warden Road, North Little Rock, AR. The group sold over 190 tickets to the event. 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.