(Raleigh, N.C.)—The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee's restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to partner with the Blue Star Mothers of North Carolina to host a Flapjack Fundraiser on Saturday, February 13, 2010. All proceeds raised will be used to pay postage for care packages sent to Troops that are deployed overseas.

"Applebee's is a strong supporter of the Troops' efforts overseas," said Michael Olander, President and CEO of Apple Gold Group. "We are thrilled to use our Flapjack Fundraiser program as a way to assist the organization's efforts to aid the military."

The Blue Star Mothers of North Carolina Flapjack Fundraiser will be hosted by the Applebee's restaurant located at 501 East Six Forks Rd., Raleigh, NC, starting at 7:30 am. Tickets for the Flapjack Fundraiser are $7 and can be purchased by calling Patty Sawyer at (919) 220-9094. Breakfast includes 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 any 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.

About Apple Gold Group

Apple Gold, Inc., one of the original five Applebee's Franchisees, was founded in 1984 to develop and operate Applebee's restaurants in North Carolina, opening its first Neighborhood Grill and Bar in North Carolina in 1985. A decade later, the company expanded its territory to include Oklahoma and then Arkansas, and currently operates 72 restaurants in those three states. The Apple Gold Group strives to be a recognized leader in both the casual dining industry and in local charitable fundraising. For more information on Apple Gold Group, please visit www.AGGrestaurants.com.

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