Why Gentrification Has Done Nothing for Waco, TX if We Don't Get a Waffle House Soon.

I often write comedically on my blog, but this time I have been researching and pondering this topic for quite some time now and expect to be taken very seriously.

This one goes out to my homies Chip and JoJo-- thanks for bringing In 'N Out, Panera, Canes, and a plethora of tourists from all over the world to Waco. There is no doubt that things have been rapidly changing in downtown Waco since the HGTV Fixer Upper hosts have moved in. Everything is new and trendy and on most weekends very crowded, which has stimulated the Waco economy and community in major ways. There is, however, one very important thing we have not gained through this process of refining the tastes of Wacoans: Waffle House. Waco is the IDEAL location for an establishment of such variety as Waffle House. Waffle House's affordable prices and welcoming atmosphere is tailor-made for customers like college students, truck drivers, RV families on cross country trips, and those who choose to enjoy the simpler things in life like a golden brown waffle garnished with chocolate chips cooked up right there in front of you. Coincidentally the only way I could describe the people who happen to find themselves in Waco, TX: college students, truck drivers, RV families on cross country trips, and those who enjoy the simpler things in life. As it stands I know people in the Waco community who will (and have) driven an hour and a half to our nearest Waffle House in Fort Worth just for the comfort and luxury that comes with the outstanding atmosphere that is created within the magical walls of a Waffle House. People in our community have gone to such lengths for something that we love and it is time those lengths are made into shorts. Waffle House is an American breakfast hibachi that comes with a community. The Waffle House website states that each restaurant strives to "provide a unique dining experience where regular customers are greeted by name and enjoy social interaction with their servers and other customers. All food is prepared fresh, cooked to order and served on real china in a kitchen that is out front and in full view" (https://www.wafflehouse.com/story/). This is what Waco needs to reach its full potential, the silos and the miniature Disney World that surrounds them have done nothing to improve our city if we don't reach our full potential as a borough of fulfilled and happy individuals with full stomachs of affordable breakfast foods. I write this article as a call to action. For a while now I have followed @wafflehouseofficial on Instagram and reach out to the company through comments and direct messages asking the company to open a location in our growing city. I encourage all who care to see my dreams of our great city being brought to its full potential to follow my lead. Waffle House is an American institution that deserves to make its way onto Waco during such an exciting time.