Waffle House Closes Over 400 Locations Due To COVID-19 Quarantine

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Waffle House announced that due to the COVID-19 quarantine, they'd be closing 418 locations throughout the southeast United States.

There plenty of businesses that have been suffering because of the COVID-19 quarantine, and Waffle House may be near the top of the list. The eatery is a love-it-or-hate-it favorite with a controversial reputation that has followed them for years, and officials announced on Wednesday (March 25) that over 400 restaurants would be shutting down.

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Weeks ago, it was reported that a Waffle House employee tested positive for COVID-19. “We are trying really hard to provide hours and jobs for people, but when there [are] no customers, it is hard to continue for a long period of time,” Waffle House President and CEO Walt Ehmer said. He added that they've made and implemented changes since finding out about the infected employee's diagnosis, as well.

As thousands of employees attempt to figure out their next financial moves, the internet had a meltdown about Waffle House closing up shop by the hundreds. Check out a few reactions below.

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Erika Marie is a seasoned journalist, editor, and ghostwriter who works predominantly in the fields of music, spirituality, mental health advocacy, and social activism. The Los Angeles editor, storyteller, and activist has been involved in the behind-the-scenes workings of the entertainment industry for nearly two decades. E.M. attempts to write stories that are compelling while remaining informative and respectful. She's an advocate of lyrical witticism & the power of the pen. Favorites: Motown, New Jack Swing, '90s R&B, Hip Hop, Indie Rock, & Punk; Funk, Soul, Harlem Renaissance Jazz greats, and artists who innovate, not simply replicate.
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