Overview
- Waffle House has introduced a temporary 50-cent surcharge per egg across its 2,100 locations due to rising egg prices caused by a bird flu outbreak.
- Cracker Barrel has publicly criticized Waffle House's decision, emphasizing its commitment to 'country hospitality' by not raising egg prices.
- Cracker Barrel is offering double rewards points on egg dishes for loyalty members through February 12 in an effort to attract customers.
- The ongoing bird flu outbreak has led to the loss of millions of chickens, significantly reducing egg supplies and causing prices to spike nationwide.
- Egg prices have more than doubled over the past year, with the U.S. Department of Agriculture predicting further increases in 2025.