Impact of Avian Flu on Egg Prices at Waffle House
Waffle House is adding a temporary surcharge on customers' orders due to the soaring price of eggs caused by an aggressive strain of avian flu, resulting in a 40% increase in egg prices in the past year. Avian flu has led to the slaughter of millions of birds, impacting the egg supply and leading to forecasted price increases of 20% this year.
Key Points
- Waffle House adds a temporary surcharge of 50 cents per egg due to nationwide rise in egg costs caused by avian flu.
- Prices of eggs have risen nearly 40% in the past year, making it challenging for breakfast-focused restaurants to manage.
- Avian flu has resulted in the slaughter of millions of birds, significantly impacting the egg supply and leading to forecasted price increases of 20% this year.