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Waffle House, a natural disaster bellwether, closes Florida locations ahead of Hurricane Milton

by Janet Nguyen
Oct 9, 2024
Because of Waffle House’s dependable service, temporary closures can indicate the severity of a natural disaster.
On Wednesday, the restaurant chain’s X account posted locations in Tampa, Fort Myers, Orlando, Ocala and Daytona that are closed ahead of Milton’s landfall. 
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Companies offer "financial wellness" programs as a job perk

by Marketplace Contributor
Jul 11, 2017
An increasing number of companies have started offering free programs to teach employees how to manage their own money.
Ashly Johnson recently finished a manager training program with Waffle House, where she learned how to run a restaurant -- and manage her own personal finances better.
Elly Yu
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Even Waffle House is closing up shop with Hurricane Matthew's arrival

by Janet Nguyen
Oct 7, 2016
Waffle House has served has a safe haven for many in the middle of a disaster. But with Hurricane Matthew bearing down, some locations are evacuating.
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Grease, griddles and gravy: 24 hours straight as a Waffle House grill operator

by Austin Cross and Kai Ryssdal
Mar 6, 2015
A journo journeys to where the grill is always hot and the doors never lock.
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Want a side of security with that waffle?

by Jim Burress
Mar 26, 2013
A Waffle House restaurant in a rough Atlanta neighborhood adds a surcharge for a security guard.
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Waffle House gets in the mood for Valentine's Day

by Jim Burress
Feb 14, 2012
Waffle House and other decidedly downscale eateries are wooing customers with Valentine's Day dinner.
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