The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped Hickory Grove Baptist Church raise over $1,700 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will benefit the church’s Honduras Mission Team.

"We were extremely pleased with the success of this Flapjack Fundraiser event," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We had a wonderful time working with this group and we wish them all the best with their upcoming trip."

The Hickory Grove Baptist Church Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on June 5, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 9616 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews, NC. The group sold 250 tickets and an additional $300 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.