NEWTOWN Pa. Applebee’s franchise operators The Rose Group and Apple American Group rallied the support of their communities on behalf of Alex’s Lemonade Stand. —For the fifth straight year,
The franchisees have raised more than $1.6 million over the past five years for the foundation, which gathers donations for pediatric-cancer research in memory of Alexandra “Alex” Scott. —For the fifth straight year,
This year, participating Applebee’s restaurants donated 25 cents to Alex’s Lemonade Stand for every glass of lemonade they sold. The franchises also offered guests a chance to win free Applebee’s meals for a year in return for a $5 donation. Each unit also hosted various events, from in-store lemonade stands to car washes and carnivals. —For the fifth straight year,
The Rose Group’s four franchised locations of Corner Bakery also raised about $1,000 each through the sale of paper lemons during a five-week fundraiser. —For the fifth straight year,
“For the past five years, The Rose Group and Apple American Group have made it a priority to bring Alex’s dream to life,” said Harry T. Rose, chairman and chief executive of Newtown-based The Rose Group. “Raising $1.6 million is no small feat, and with the environment we’re in, this really speaks to the commitment of our neighborhoods and everyone involved who took the time to make a difference in a child’s life.” —For the fifth straight year,
“The Rose Group and Apple American Group continue to amaze us year after year with their commitment and dedication,” said Liz Scott, mother of the charity’s late namesake. “Looking at how this all started with Alex and a lemonade stand in our front yard, it is absolutely incredible to see where we are today and the support we’ve received. Our heartfelt thanks go out to them for their support over the past five years.” —For the fifth straight year,
According to The Rose Group, the Applebee’s restaurants collected about 25 percent more funds this year than they did last year. —For the fifth straight year,
The Rose Group operates 59 Applebee’s units in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey and Delaware. —For the fifth straight year,
San Francisco-based Apple American Group is the largest franchisee in the Applebee’s system, with 145 units. — [email protected] —For the fifth straight year,