Joe Rogers Jr.

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Joe Rogers Jr.
Born
Joseph W. Rogers Jr.

1950or1951(age 74–75) [1]
Jackson, Tennessee, US
NationalityAmerican
OccupationBusinessman
Known forchairman and former CEO of Waffle House
Successor Walter G. Ehmer
SpouseFran Maynard
Parent(s) Joe Rogers Sr.
Ruth Jolley Rogers

Joe Rogers Jr. (born 1950/1951) is an American businessman, and the chairman and former CEO of Waffle House, a franchise restaurant chain co-founded by his father Joe Rogers Sr.

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Early life

He was born in Jackson, Tennessee, the eldest of four children of Joe Rogers Sr. and his wife, Ruth Jolley Rogers. [2] [3]

Career

In 1973, Rogers was appointed CEO of Waffle House. [2] He was succeeded in 2012 by Walter G. Ehmer.[ citation needed ]

Rogers is the chairman of Waffle House. [4]

Personal life

In 2006, Rogers married Fran Maynard. [4]

In 2018 and 2019, Rogers was involved in a sex tape case with a former housekeeper. When the case reached the jury trial stage, a confidential settlement between parties resolved the case during opening statements. [4] [5]

References

  1. ↑ "Executive Profile: Joseph W. Rogers Jr". Bloomberg LP. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  2. 1 2 "Jackson is home to co-founder of Waffle House". jacksonsun.com. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Waffle House co-founder Joe Rogers Sr. dies at 97". Associated Press.
  4. 1 2 3 "Waffle House sex tape shown to public for first time". myajc.com. Retrieved 24 April 2018.
  5. ↑ Manins, Rosie (August 6, 2019). "Sex tape court case settled between Waffle House chairman and former housekeeper". Marietta Daily Journal. Retrieved September 11, 2024.


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