Toddle House

A series of quaint breakfast-focused eateries first appeared in the South and Midwest in the 1920s. The chain had identical little structures with towering blue roofs that appeared to be made of white painted masonry (most weren't). There were 10 stools at a counter for seating. Customers left their checks and the corresponding amount of cash in a glass container near the door to pay for their meals. "No Tipping Allowed" was posted on a sign. The eateries were all open round-the-clock.

The National Toddle House System operated more than 200 outlets by the 1950s in more than 90 American cities and towns. A series of quaint breakfast-focused eateries first appeared in the South and Midwest in the 1920s. The chain had identical little structures with towering blue roofs that appeared to be made of white painted masonry (most weren't). There were 10 stools at a counter for seating. Customers left their checks and the corresponding amount of cash in a glass container near the door to pay for their meals. "No Tipping Allowed" was posted on a sign. The eateries were all open round-the-clock.

The National Toddle House System operated more than 200 outlets by the 1950s in more than 90 American cities and towns. Despite being a Toddle House executive, Joe Rogers Sr. joined with Tom Forkner to start Waffle House in 1955.