Waffle House has closed 419 of its restaurants across the nation, the eatery said this week. The Atlanta-based restaurant has not said why it took the actions, but it could be due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has closed large swaths of the U.S. economy.

Many restaurants, including Waffle House, have had to go to takeout orders only as the virus continues to spread across the nation.

On the Waffle House official Twitter account, the eatery posted a map that showed where the closings took place. Here’s where the restaurants stand so far:

  • 365 Waffle Houses closed
  • 1,627 Waffle Houses still open

In the Atlanta area, it’s a good idea to call your local Waffle House to see if it’s open.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency uses Waffle House to gauge how bad a natural disaster has affected the area.

What Is The Waffle House Index?

It’s been called the “Waffle House Index.”

A FEMA official was quoted in the Wall Street Journal as saying that if the local Waffle House is closed, you know “it’s bad.”

Atlantafi.com is bringing you the latest on the coronavirus pandemic, which has the state of Georgia and the city of Atlanta under a state of emergency. Here are some helpful links:

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