The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Union Varsity Cheerleaders raise over $2,600 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will help the team attend a national competition in Orlando, Fla.

"It was a joy for our team to be a part of the Union Varsity Cheerleaders fundraiser and we wish the team the best of luck in Orlando," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group.

The Union Varsity Cheerleaders fundraiser was hosted on September 10, 2011, by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 9409 E. 71st St., Tulsa, OK. The organization sold 340 tickets and an additional $126 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.