Waffle House’s chicken sausage side consists of one link, split down the middle and grilled, and retails for $3.49. It’s salty and smoky, and to be frank, it tastes and feels a lot like a hot ...

“I was scared to death because (the chili) was so popular,” said Thornton. He initially feared that customers wouldn’t like the new recipe, but when it was introduced, sales increased 22%.