The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Open Arms Christian Child Development Center raise over $1,700 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will go towards enhancing their quality of work and the playground.

"We enjoyed helping the Open Arms Christian Child Development Center with its Flapjack Fundraiser and we wish them the best of luck with their future endeavors," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group.

The Open Arms Christian Child Development Center fundraiser was hosted on June 25, 2011, by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 5158 NC Highway 42 W., Garner, NC. The organization sold 200 tickets and an additional $600 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.