The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the Company Dancers of Wilson of Hunter’s Dance, Inc. raise over $1,500 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will go towards Children Services at Wilson Medical Center.

"This is a great fundraising initiative for the Company Dancers of Wilson and we were proud to be a part of its efforts," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group.

The Company Dancers of Wilson fundraiser was hosted on March 17, 2012, by the Applebee’s restaurant located at 2300 Forest Hills Dr., Wilson, NC. The organization sold 269 tickets and an additional $370 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.