Waffle House
“Good Food Fast”
Sales, costs, and eligibility.
| Mean annual gross sales | Unknown |
| Initial investment | Unknown |
| Royalty fee | Unknown |
| National ad fund | Unknown |
| US locations | 2,101 claimed · 611 with stored delivery links |
| U.S. systemwide sales | Unknown |
Sources & qualifications
Unknown means we have not reviewed sufficient evidence. Published brand statements are not current franchise agreements. Gross sales are not profit.
Where the stores are.
| State | Stores | DoorDash | Uber Eats | Grubhub |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA | 458 | 33% | 25% | 25% |
| FL | 199 | 9% | 14% | 11% |
| NC | 193 | 15% | 16% | 17% |
| SC | 181 | 38% | 16% | 18% |
| AL | 166 | 14% | 7% | 9% |
| TN | 156 | 25% | 16% | 19% |
| TX | 138 | 23% | 18% | 20% |
| LA | 106 | 11% | 8% | 8% |
| MS | 91 | — | 2% | — |
| OH | 90 | 27% | 27% | 26% |
| VA | 70 | 11% | — | 4% |
| KY | 61 | 8% | 3% | — |
| Address | City | State | Store # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 ALABAMA HWY 75 N | ALBERTVILLE | AL | 1179 |
| 119 BIG VALLEY DR | ALEXANDRIA | AL | 1744 |
| 1530 QUINTARD AVE | ANNISTON | AL | 1546 |
| 1515 N. BRINDLEE | ARAB | AL | 2239 |
| 381 US HWY 31 N | ATHENS | AL | 2425 |
| 1507 HWY 72 E | ATHENS | AL | 740 |
| 78 WIND RIVER RD N | ATMORE | AL | 1969 |
| 802 CLEVELAND AVE | ATTALLA | AL | 86 |
| 961 GILBERT FERRY | ATTALLA | AL | 1475 |
| 110 WEST GLENN AVE | AUBURN | AL | 1882 |
| 2346 BENT CREEK RD | AUBURN | AL | 1646 |
| 1738 OPELIKA RD | AUBURN | AL | 1166 |
What the wire picked up.
Market pricing adjustments and third-party delivery economics implemented across Waffle House store menus.
Source: yahoo.com ↗Waffle House franchise operators navigate regulatory labor policy, minimum wage adjustments, or workforce representation shifts.
Source: The Independent ↗Waffle House franchise operators navigate regulatory labor policy, minimum wage adjustments, or workforce representation shifts.
Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution ↗We tried Waffle House's new tacos in metro Atlanta. Commercial intelligence reporting for Waffle House.
Source: Axios ↗In 24-hour southern diner.
| Brand | Rank | US locations | AUV median | Royalty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 McDonald's | 1 | 13,706 | Unknown | — |
 Starbucks | 2 | 16,879 | Unknown | — |
 Chick-fil-A | 3 | 3,399 | Unknown | — |
 Taco Bell | 4 | 8,255 | Unknown | — |
 Dunkin' | 5 | 9,999 | Unknown | — |
Every field on this page is an API call.
| Endpoint | Per call |
|---|---|
GET /api/brands/waffle-houseGet brand details and stats (Free) | Free |
GET /api/brands/waffle-house/locationsSearch and filter store locations by state, city, zip, or coordinates | $0.003 |
GET /api/brands/waffle-house/store/{storeId}Full metadata, features, phone, and operating hours for a specific store | $0.002 |
GET /api/brands/waffle-house/store/{storeId}/statusOpening hours await reviewed source evidence; returns 503 without charging | Free |
Brand profiles are free. Location endpoints require existing prepaid credits. FDD reports are currently unavailable and are not charged.