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### **Waffle House to Boost Server Pay Amid Rising Costs and Worker Advocacy**
Waffle House, the iconic Southern diner chain, is set to implement significant pay increases for its servers over the next three years, with some employees expected to see hourly wages rise by several dollars. This move comes as the company aims to address its workers' financial struggles, particularly in high-cost living areas.
In a video shared with employees, CEO Joe Rogers III emphasized the importance of this initiative, stating, “This is a big deal, a massive additional investment.” The pay raises will be funded through menu price increases, particularly in urban markets where customers are more likely to absorb the additional costs. Importantly, these raises will only apply to servers, with the changes beginning this month.
Waffle House has long been known for its low wages, especially in states like Georgia, where servers can earn as little as $2.92 per hour before tips. Rogers assured employees that the pay plan would enhance their direct wages without altering the existing gratuity system. “It would be crazy if we went down the road of service charges instead of tips,” he remarked.
The announcement comes at a time when many Waffle House employees have voiced their concerns about making ends meet on such low pay. Workers from a Conyers, Georgia location, represented by the Union of Southern Service Workers, have taken action, including strikes and petitions, to demand a living wage and improved working conditions. Cindy Smith, a server with 30 years of experience, expressed cautious optimism about the pay increase, stating, “This is a win. We did this. It’s good, but it’s still not enough.”
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