Frank Dorsa

Inventor of the frozen waffle; sold Eggo to Fearn Foods in the 1960s

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Born: August 11, 1907, San Jose

Died: January 17, 1996

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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As of September 2026: Family sold the company; the San Jose plant he built is closing

The frozen waffle was invented on this San Jose factory floor. The plant that made Eggos for parts of nine decades will stop production in November.

Updated Sep 12