The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the West Wilkes Middle School PTO raise over $1,000 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will directly support the school and its programs.

"Our team greatly enjoyed working with the West Wilkes Middle School PTO and we are glad their fundraiser was a success," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group.

The West Wilkes Middle School PTO fundraiser was hosted on April 2, 2011, by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 1909 A Highway 421, Wilkesboro, NC. The organization sold 206 tickets and an additional $66 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.