The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, South Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to have helped the American Legion Post 436 raise over $1,200 at a recent Flapjack Fundraiser. Proceeds raised will go towards its programs.

"We were proud to support American Legion Post 436 and its fundraising efforts," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. "We are glad their fundraiser was a success and we wish them the best of luck."

The American Legion Post 436 fundraiser was hosted on April 21, 2012, by the Applebee’s restaurant located at at 1480 N. Main St., Fuquay-Varina, NC. The organization sold 200 tickets for the breakfast, which 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.