The Waffle House restaurant chain has announced a temporary 50 cent per egg surcharge due to the significant impact of the current bird flu outbreak. The Georgia-based company cited a severe egg shortage resulting from the outbreak, leading to a substantial increase in costs.
The ongoing bird flu crisis has forced farmers to cull millions of chickens each month, causing U.S. egg prices to more than double compared to the summer of 2023. With Easter approaching, there is uncertainty about when the situation might improve.
