BRAZOS COUNTY, Texas (KRHD) — Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez recently shared that there are talks about bringing Waffle Houses to cities across the Brazos Valley, sparking excitement among local residents and students.
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In a Tuesday interview with WTAW, Gutierrez revealed that multiple cities in the Brazos Valley might get a Waffle House soon.
"Probably the biggest complaint I get is why don't we have a Waffle House, well I'm just going to tell you we're in the process of talking to Waffle House," Gutierrez said.
The mayor explained that Waffle House requires at least six locations in the valley before moving forward. Gutierrez has been in discussions with cities including College Station, Navasota and Hempstead to meet this requirement.
Texas A&M University students expressed enthusiasm about the potential addition to local dining options.
"Having that as an option for food late night will definitely bring the morale up," said Jake Smoley, a TAMU student.
Lucy Holka, another TAMU student, shared similar excitement about the convenience factor.
"If it's right here, I would love to go there for breakfast, honestly, yeah, it saves me from having to cook," Holka said.
When I reached out to Bryan city officials for an interview with the mayor, the city provided a statement instead:
"The project is still in the very early stages, and Waffle House must secure other regional locations before making a final decision. We're excited about the opportunity and hopeful it will move forward."
Navasota, one of the cities working with Bryan on this initiative, also provided a statement:
"While no formal applications or approvals have taken place at this time, the City of Navasota is excited about the opportunity to welcome new businesses and expand economic development partnerships."
The plan remains in early development stages with no official decisions made yet. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
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