U.S. diner chain Waffle House has implemented a temporary 50-cent surcharge for each egg in response to rising egg prices due to bird flu outbreaks. The company's statement cited a "dramatic increase in egg prices" and uncertainty about the duration of the shortage. The privately-held chain, known for its affordable prices, has raised the cost of a standard American breakfast with two eggs by $1. The surge in egg prices is attributed to significant losses in the laying flock from bird flu, with over 20 million chickens affected in the U.S. last quarter. Waffle House operates 2,100 locations nationwide and serves 272 million eggs annually.
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