The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped Op2 Smack, a 13 & under girls volleyball team of Edmond, OK, raise over $1,300 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will help cover travel expenses for the team to represent Oklahoma in the 2010 USA Junior Olympic Volleyball Championship Tournament.

"Applebee’s is proud to assist youth athletic programs with their fundraising efforts," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We had a wonderful time working with this team and we wish them the best of luck with their upcoming tournament."

The Op2 Smack Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on June 5, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 3521 S. Broadway Ext., Edmond, OK. The team sold 200 tickets and an additional $200 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.