The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped Paw Prints Animal Rescue raise over $1,500 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will go directly to the costs involved in the care of the rescues.

"This Flapjack Fundraiser was a great success," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We were happy to help this organization raise the funds they needed for the care of rescued animals."

The Paw Prints Animal Rescue fundraiser was hosted on December 4, 2010, by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 1165 US Highway 70 W., Garner, NC. The organization sold over 200 tickets and an additional $200 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 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.