Waffle House implements egg surcharge due to bird flu outbreak

SOURCE www.npr.org
Waffle House is implementing a 50 cent per egg surcharge due to the bird flu outbreak causing an egg shortage and increasing costs. Egg prices have more than doubled since the summer of 2023, and the company hopes the price fluctuations will be short-lived.

Key Points

  • Egg shortage due to bird flu outbreak leads to price increase
  • Average price per dozen eggs nationwide hits $4.15 in December
  • First U.S. human fatality linked to bird flu reported in Louisiana

Pros

  • Waffle House is transparent about the reason for the surcharge
  • The company is monitoring egg prices and will adjust or remove the surcharge as needed

Cons

  • Customers may have to pay more for their meals