MyNC.com:
The Apple Gold Group, franchisee of Applebee’s restaurants in North Carolina, Oklahoma and Arkansas, is proud to announce it will be opening its 72nd franchise location, the 51st in North Carolina. The new restaurant will be located at the Interstate 40/Highway 42 interchange, near Garner and Clayton. The restaurant will open in early November.
Novel Fundraising Opportunity
In conjunction with the Grand Opening of the newest Applebee’s in North Carolina, the restaurant is also announcing it will donate the proceeds from a private, employee-training event held the Saturday before the Grand Opening to a local non-profit charity organization. During the event, set for early November, Applebee’s will host a lunch and dinner for its new neighbors and individuals invited by the selected local charity, offering a 50-percent discount from the listed menu price, with 100-percent of the proceeds going to the charity. Applebee’s is looking for a commendable local charity to partner with and is accepting applications during the month of August. Charities wishing to be considered can apply by calling (919) 846-2577, extension 2356. The charity will be selected by a board of Apple Gold Group employees by September 14, 2009.