Applebee’s Locations in NJ to Raise Money for Autism in April
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar® locations in New Jersey have announced a partnership with Autism Speaks to raise awareness and funds surrounding the disorder for Autism Awareness Month, with flapjack fundraisers and month-long “blue” drink donations.
Autism is one of the fastest-growing developmental disorders in the United States and currently affects one in 68 children. On Saturday, April 2 at 8:30AM, participating Applebee’s locations will host flapjack breakfasts to help kick off the partnership with Autism Speaks, whose mission is to change the future for all who struggle with an autism spectrum disorder. For $10, guests will receive a platter that includes flapjacks, scrambled eggs, sausage and a beverage, where proceeds of the funds raised will benefit the organization. Flapjack breakfasts will be held in Applebee’s locations in New Jersey including Flemington, Hillsborough, Manchester, Parsippany, Tinton Falls, Toms River, Woodmere and Woodbridge. Tickets can be purchased by calling or visiting the participating Applebee’s, and advanced reservations are required as seating is limited. Children under the age of 2 are admitted free of charge.
“Applebee’s is proud to partner with the great people at Autism Speaks,” said Kevin Coughlin, director of operations, Applebee’s New Jersey. “It is easy to support this cause and we encourage our guests to participate in the various fundraising opportunities we are offering to raise awareness and funds for this outstanding organization.”
In addition, throughout the month of April, all Doherty Enterprises’ Applebee’s locations in New Jersey will sell paper puzzle pieces to guests for a minimum suggested donation of $5.00 with proceeds directly benefiting Autism Speaks. From March 28 through April 3, those who donate will receive a $10 bonus card to use during their next Applebee’s purchase. Applebee’s will also donate $.25 from sales of its Blue Skyy Electric Lemonade with Skyy Vodka and Blue Moon draft beer, with Skyy Vodka and Miller Coors also donating $.25 from the sale of each lemonade and draft beer to support the cause.
Doherty Enterprises, the Applebee’s franchisee, is committed to giving back to the communities it serves. Each Doherty restaurant stays engaged in its neighborhood through participation in community events, donations, sponsorships and fundraisers to help local organizations grow and flourish, as well as serving as a venue for parties, celebrations and events for local community members.
The puzzle piece and “blue” drink donations will be available at Applebee’s locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises in New Jersey, Long Island, Florida and Georgia. In New Jersey, Applebee’s is located in Brick, Bridgewater, Butler, Clark, Clifton, East Hanover, Edison, Flemington, Garfield, Hackensack, Hackettstown, Hillsborough, Howell, Jersey City, Jersey Gardens, Kearny, Lacey, Linden, Manahawkin, Manalapan, Manchester, Middletown, Milltown, Mt. Olive, Newark, Newton, North Bergen, Northvale, Ocean, Paramus, Parsippany, Phillipsburg, Piscataway, Rockaway, Tinton Falls, Toms River, Totowa, Union, Wall and Woodbridge.
About Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $570 million to its mission, the majority in science and medical research. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 70 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit www.AutismSpeaks.org.
