The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Kiwanis Club of Southwest Little Rock, AR raise over $1,100 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will directly benefit the Kiwanis Club of Southwest Little Rock.

"Applebee’s takes great pride in assisting local organizations and programs with their fundraising efforts and goals," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We enjoyed working with this Club and hope they will turn to the Apple Gold Group for future fundraising assistance."

The Kiwanis Club of Southwest Little Rock Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on June 12, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located on #6 Mabelvale Plaza Lane, Little Rock, AR. The group sold over 160 tickets to the event and an additional $76 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.