Waffle House adds 50-cent surcharge for each egg amid rising prices

Waffle House says temporary increase took effect on Monday and impacts all menus at the 24-hour chain's restaurants.

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Waffle House announces $0.50 surcharge on eggs because of bird flu

Waffle House announced it will be adding a $0.50 surcharge to all egg items on the menu sold at its more than 2,000 locations because of soaring egg prices caused by the bird flu.
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Egg prices have soared as farmers contend with bird flu outbreak

The average price for a dozen eggs in the U.S. has jumped 50% in the past year and the cost increase appears to have accelerated since November.
NBC News - 2d
Increasing egg prices have Americans scrambling

The "CBS News MoneyWatch Price Tracker" shows that a dozen eggs cost, on average, $4.15, compared to $2.51 a year ago, an increase of 65%. Hold onto your shopping carts because that number is ...
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UK house prices rise less than expected in January

Mortgage lender Nationwide says affordability ‘remains stretched’
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Egg prices are likely to shoot up even more in 2025. Here's why.

The humble egg is now a source of frustration for millions of shoppers around the U.S, who face soaring prices and shortages. What's going on?
CBS News - 6d
Soaring egg prices are expected to continue to increase this year

According to the CBS News price tracker, a dozen eggs cost $4.15 currently, compared to $2.51 a year ago, which is a 65% increase. The USDA says egg prices are predicted to increase 20% this year ...
CBS News - 6d
Bird Flu in U.S. Is Creating Egg Shortages and Driving Up Prices

Avian influenza has led to a shortage of eggs and wholesale prices that are through the roof. Consumers can expect to feel the pain for a while.
The New York Times - Jan. 24
Why eggs are nearly $9 a dozen in California — and when prices could drop

Egg prices at the grocery store shocked many consumers over the recent holiday season, and those prices are expected to continue to climb after an unanticipated spike in the number of bird flu ...
MarketWatch - Jan. 8
Holidays and higher egg prices lift Cal-Maine’s results and stock

Results reflected ‘seasonal boost leading up to the Thanksgiving holiday’ as well as higher prices due to bird-flu outbreak
MarketWatch - Jan. 8

Waffle House adds 50-cent surcharge for each egg amid rising prices

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