A number of fights have broken out at Waffle House locations and if you aren't familiar with Waffle House you might ask yourself why that is. Why do fights break out at sporting events? Why do fights break out at other 24/7 restaurant locations? When people go to find food after a night of drinking you might attract personalities that could be more likely to engage in conflict which is why we have seen those fights break out.
To respond to the issue there are different Waffle House locations that have already boosted security, with guards, video cameras, and other measures, to try and make it a safe space for consumers during all hours of the day.
One Waffle House location has even taken to charging consumers an extra 20% for security in areas like Atlanta. They need to do something to offset that increased cost for security.
The violence over the years has raised concerns and prompted business owners too struggling with the same issues to wonder how they might deal with it. There are a wide variety of security devices and solutions today available in the market to cater to such a need. Late shifts have their security risks at times and when you are dealing in an environment that is open 24/7 it is no surprise that those areas might see more activity and potential issues from community members.
sources:
https://abcnews.go.com/Business/story?id=3993076&page=1
https://www.11alive.com/article/news/crime/does-waffle-houses-24-hour-schedule-leave-it-prone-to-crime/85-573702394
