The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the W.M. Inspiration Choir of Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church raise over $1,200 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will benefit the church’s youth and music departments.

"Music programs are extremely important and beneficial for our youth and we were delighted to help the W.M. Inspiration Choir raise money to support theirs," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group.

The W.M. Inspiration Choir fundraiser was hosted on April 2, 2011, by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 4690 N. Patterson Ave., Winston-Salem, NC. The organization sold 208 tickets and an additional $4 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.