“The Waffle House™ restaurant system began as a dream shared by two neighbors. Joe Rogers, Sr., and Tom Forkner wanted to create a restaurant focused on people - both the associates and customers - while serving quality food at a great value. On Labor Day 1955, their dream became a reality - and an icon was born - when the first Waffle House restaurant opened its doors for business in Avondale Estates, an Atlanta suburb.”
—Taken from WaffleHouse.com.