The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Smithfield-Selma High School Volleyball Team raise over $1,000 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will directly benefit the team.

"We enjoyed working with the Smithfield-Selma High School Volleyball Team and we wish the girls the best of luck with the rest of their season," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group.

The Smithfield-Selma High School Volleyball Team fundraiser was hosted on September 24, 2011, by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 1240 N. Brightleaf Blvd., Smithfield, NC. The organization sold 175 tickets and an additional $70 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.