Cracker Barrel Challenges Waffle House Over Egg Surcharge

As egg prices soar due to bird flu, Cracker Barrel opts to maintain prices while Waffle House implements a temporary surcharge.

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.