Waffle House is known for staying open 24/7, even through severe storms.

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Waffle House keeps its nearly 2,000 locations open 24/7, even through many natural disasters. During storms the restaurant shifts to a limited menu and calls in backup teams. FEMA uses Waffle House's status to measure the severity of storms.

Waffle House is famous for staying open through hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, and other natural disasters.

The beloved restaurant chain, with 1,900 locations mostly in...

Continue Reading This is how Waffle House stays open during storms — including using a natural disaster playbook, emergency teams, and limited menus