Tom Forkner

Tom Forkner
Born(1918-06-14)June 14, 1918
Hawkinsville, Georgia, U.S.
DiedApril 26, 2017(2017-04-26) (aged 98)
OccupationBusinessman
Known forco-founder of Waffle House
SpouseMartha Jean Bishop Forkner

Thomas Francis Forkner (June 14, 1918 – April 26, 2017) was an American businessman, lawyer, and notable senior golfer.[1][2] He was a co-founder of restaurant chain Waffle House, which as of April 2018 consisted of 2,100 restaurants.[1][3]

  1. ^ a b Collier, Joe Guy (February 5, 2009). "116 Waffle Houses to stay open under deal". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved February 27, 2009.
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  3. ^ Martin, Michael (April 23, 2018). "How many Waffle Houses are there?". Metro.