Inflation has already made eating out expensive, but now, even breakfast staples are coming with extra fees.
Blame supply chain issues, blame rising costs—but at the end of the day, consumers are paying more and getting less. The fact that pricing is “market-by-market” just means some diners will get hit harder than others.
This isn’t just about eggs. It’s a sign of an economy where affordability is vanishing, one small fee at a time.
Denny’s announces egg surcharge, joining Waffle House
Denny’s has announced that it will be adding a temporary surcharge to meals that include eggs, joining Waffle House in adjusting prices due to supply challenges.
In a statement to ABC News on Monday, the company explained that the surcharge is necessary due to the nationwide egg shortage and rising costs.
“Some of our restaurant locations will need to temporarily add a surcharge to every meal that includes eggs. This pricing decision is market-by-market, and restaurant-by-restaurant due to the regional impacts of the egg shortage,” the statement read.