The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped Locks Creek A.M.E. Zion Church raise over $1,100 in just two-and-a-half hours at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will benefit an educational youth field trip to Washington, D.C.

"Applebee’s is delighted to help provide educational opportunities for youth in the community," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "Our employees and the volunteers did a wonderful job of coming together to make this Flapjack Fundraiser a great success."

The Locks Creek A.M.E. Zion Church Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on May 22, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 2702 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC. The group sold over 200 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.