The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Fayetteville Homeschool Crusaders raise over $1,500 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will help support the boys and girls basketball teams.

"It was an honor to help the Fayetteville Homeschool Crusaders raise money for their basketball program," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We wish the boys and girls the best of luck with their season."

The Fayetteville Homeschool Crusaders fundraiser was hosted on January 22, 2011, by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 2702 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, N.C. The organization sold 256 tickets. 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.