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

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