Waffle House is a privately held, short-order restaurant company founded in 1955 in Avondale Estates, Georgia by Joe Rogers and Tom Forkner. Operating over 1,800 locations in 25 states, the headquarters are located in Norcross, Georgia (though senior leaders are more likely to be found in the restaurants). Waffle House employs over 35,000 associates to serve a diverse base of customers and communities 24 hours per day, 365 days per year..