Applebee's Fundraising For Make-A-Wish Foundation

The Apple Gold Group, a franchisee of Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar, is proud to announce that it has raised more than $25,790 in just over three weeks for its first annual fundraising program for the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of South Carolina.

The fundraiser will run until October 31^st in participating Apple Gold Group restaurants throughout South Carolina.

Guests who dine at any of the Apple Gold Group’s 32 South Carolina Applebee’s will have the opportunity to donate a minimum of $1 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of South Carolina.

For their generosity, guests are able to personalize a paper football and hang it prominently in the restaurant. All proceeds raised will go towards granting the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions.

“We are delighted at the enthusiasm generated by our employees and guests to make this fundraiser a success,” said Michael Olander, President and CEO of the Apple Gold Group. “We appreciate everyone who has joined our efforts to support the Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina and we hope the community will continue to come together for this great cause.”

The Apple Gold Group’s Make-A-Wish Foundation® campaign is a continued extension of the company’s community outreach efforts. Over the past year, the company’s combined 119 locations raised over $1 million dollars for local non-profit organizations in the communities they serve. For more information on the Apple Gold Group and its community outreach, please visit www.AGGrestaurants.com.

About The Apple Gold Group

The Apple Gold Group, 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. Since then, the company has expanded its territory to include Oklahoma, Arkansas and most recently South Carolina and Georgia, and currently operates 119 restaurants in those five 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 the Apple Gold Group, please visit www.AGGrestaurants.com.

About Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina

The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of South Carolina grants over 130 wishes each year for South Carolina children. The average cost of a wish is $6,500 and 87% of every dollar raised goes toward wish granting. Make-A-Wish is completely funded from private donations. Most support comes from individuals, companies, and special events such as golf tournaments and auctions. To learn more, please visit www.sc.wish.org.