Applebee’s Franchisee Receives Restaurant Neighbor Award from National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation

The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) named T.L. Cannon Companies a 2015 Restaurant Neighbor Award at a gala on April 14 during the National Restaurant Association’s Public Affairs Conference in Washington, D.C.

As a franchisee of 61 Applebee’s restaurants across New York and Connecticut, T.L. Cannon Companies provided nearly $2.5 million in monetary and in-kind donations in 2014 through creative, in-store fundraisers. Its spring and holiday fundraisers along with an annual charity golf tournament has sponsored more than 130 Make-A-Wish children since 2008 and the company has provided more than $1.1 million in funds and in-kind support to benefit the organization. Additionally, its Flapjack Fundraisers helped local schools and youth organizations raise $1.75 million last year.

The Foundation’s Restaurant Neighbor Award, developed in partnership with American Express, celebrates the outstanding charitable service performed by restaurant operators. Now in its 17th year, the award recognizes the impact restaurants and entrepreneurs have made on their local communities.