Tom Forkner
Tom Forkner | |
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| Born | June 14, 1918 Hawkinsville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | April 26, 2017 (aged 98) |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | co-founder of Waffle House |
| Spouse | Martha Jean Bishop Forkner |
Thomas Francis Forkner (June 14, 1918 – April 26, 2017) was an American businessman, lawyer, and notable senior golfer. He was a co-founder of restaurant chain Waffle House, which as of April 2018 consisted of 2,100 restaurants.