The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the University City Fellowship raise over $1,200 in just three hours at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will support the church’s Ethiopian mission program.

"The Apple Gold Group was extremely pleased with the funds and awareness raised during this Flapjack Fundraiser," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "This was a wonderful group of volunteers and we were delighted that they turned to Applebee’s for support."

The University City Fellowship Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on Saturday, June 19, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 8018 Concord Mills Blvd., Concord, NC. The group sold over 175 tickets and an additional $262 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.