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“make the mold” not things that we can
“fit the mold.” Waffle show up at and really
House gives you a lot of make an impact. We’ve
ownership to be flexible done small things, like
in solving problems. I local fairs, parades, and
had the opportunity to school events, to larger
be creative and figure nonprofit events like
out what my problems Relay for Life. It’s fun
were and the best way to to find people trying
attack them throughout to do something good
my career. and be able to help get
How does the stock program work? them momentum. They shot scenes for “Due Date” at one of my restaurants—that’s me with
We are a privately owned company, so only Outside of work, the Waffle House crew, actor Zach Galifianakis, and the director, Todd
employees get to participate in the ownership. what do you for fun? Phillips.
Everyone gets the opportunity to participate by I love going to
investing up to 10 percent of their gross pay each sporting events with my wife. We were Falcon far you will go are desire, capacity, and support/
check. Also, managers get career options and season ticket holders before the dreaded personal preparation. Don’t let the first one be the reason
annual options at each level to which they advance, seat licenses for the new stadium. I have my private you don’t succeed. People love to be around
including a $14,000 option their first day. pilot’s license and am a member of a flying club someone who is passionate.
What’s the most interesting part of your job? in Birmingham. I like to get outside and do things
It’s all pretty interesting. The best part is the people with my two dogs.
and learning all of their different stories. People are How do you stay in touch with your Alpha Nu Save the Dates!
super passionate about Waffle House. I have a lot brothers today?
of interesting people on both sides of the counter, We meet up for a group trip about once a year. GT Home Games
employees and customers. I just love the variety and We will email back and forth about it to stay in
getting to mix it up with people every day. touch as well throughout the year. During football Date Opponent
How does your area contribute to local season, we meet up for games and have a running Sat., Sept. 9 Jacksonville State
community service? text chat group during the games.
Waffle House as a company does some great What advice would you give the young actives Sat., Sept. 23 Pittsburgh
things, like storm relief. FEMA actually started and alumni? Sat., Sept. 30 North Carolina
using us as an index in disaster areas to see how Be passionate. Enjoy your college time and be
bad the damage is. We try to stay open for the passionate about that. When it is time to work, Sat., Oct. 21 WakeForest
community all the time. Locally, we try to find good be passionate about that. Find something you Homecoming
events that benefit our community to tie ourselves want to do after school that you can be passionate
to. I don’t like doing just donations, but finding about and go after it. Three things that decide how

Sat., Nov. 11 Virginia Tech
Sat., Nov. 25 Georgia

At a Braves game with me, my wife Courtney, Trip with alumni brothers to see the Falcons
and Braves great Ryan Klesko. play in New Orleans: Nelly Frederick, George
P. Burrell, Drew Thorp, and Inman.

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