The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Fayetteville Crusaders, a non-profit ministry of Open Homes Christian Fellowship and Fayetteville Home-School Christian Athletics, raise over $1,600 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will support the organization’s girls volleyball and boys soccer teams.

"We are extremely pleased with the success of the Fayetteville Crusaders’ Flapjack Fundraiser," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "The Apple Gold Group always enjoys supporting local non-profit organizations in the community."

The Fayetteville Crusaders Flapjack Fundraiser was hosted on September 18, 2010 by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 2702 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC. The organization sold over 300 tickets to 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.