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Florida Candidate Banned from Waffle House, Launches Fishback Waffle Home

3/12/2026

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Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback says he has been banned from all Waffle House locations after announcing plans to engage with voters.
Waffle House revoked permission weeks after granting it.
Fishback will launch a pop-up restaurant called Fishback Waffle Home.
A poll shows Fishback is the second Republican candidate, trailing U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.
The Florida gubernatorial election is set for November 3, with the primary on August 18.

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Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback says he has been banned from all Waffle House locations after announcing plans to engage with voters.
Waffle House revoked permission weeks after granting it.
Fishback will launch a pop-up restaurant called Fishback Waffle Home.
A poll shows Fishback is the second Republican candidate, trailing U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.
The Florida gubernatorial election is set for November 3, with the primary on August 18.