The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Shadybrook Elementary Fourth and Fifth Grade Classes raise over $1,600 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will go towards overnight field trips.

"Class field trips are oftentimes the highlights of a student’s school year," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We are excited to have helped the Shadybrook Elementary Fourth and Fifth Grade Classes offset costs for their trips and hope the students have a great time."

The Shadybrook Elementary fundraiser was hosted on February 4, 2012, by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 3865 John Gordon Ln., High Point, NC. The organization sold 315 tickets and an additional $187 was collected in donations. 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.