The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Castle Hayne Baptist Youth Group raise over $1,500 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will assist with travel expenses for the group to attend a summer camp in Panama City, FL.

"Applebee’s was delighted to support to this local youth group," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "This Flapjack Fundraiser was a great success due to strong commitment from the Applebee’s employees, organization volunteers and the community."

The Castle Hayne Baptist Youth Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on June 12, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 5120 New Centre Drive, Wilmington, NC. The group sold 250 tickets and an additional $83 in donations was raised throughout 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.