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Rising cost of eggs affecting Upstate restaurant

Egg prices have risen significantly due to a bird flu outbreak, with costs increasing by 50 percent, according to Robert Hodges, owner of Sunflower Breakfast, Lunch and Bakery.
The USDA predicts that egg prices will increase by up to 20 percent in 2025, affecting many restaurants that rely on eggs for their dishes.
Over 13 million hens have been lost or slaughtered since December because of the bird flu outbreak, as reported by the Agriculture Department.
Waffle House has announced a 50 cent surcharge on all egg items due to the ongoing egg shortage caused by the bird flu.

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NBC News

Cracker Barrel eggs on Waffle House over surcharge: 'Nothing hospitable about that'

Cracker Barrel isn’t scrambling to catch up with soaring egg prices and is trying to poach customers with a rewards program after Waffle House announced a 50-cent egg surcharge.

16 days ago·United States

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Spectrum Local News

How rising egg prices are affecting a Western N.Y. bakery

Agriculture officials agree at least some of the blame can be tied back to the bird flu.

16 days ago·United States

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Vice

Waffle House Introduces Egg Surcharge Amid Nationwide Shortage

We all love Waffle House. If you’ve ever been to one—and who hasn’t at this point—then you are in that group most likely. Things, however, are about to get a bit more expensive at the popular 24/7 chain. With the rising costs of eggs across the country, Waffle House found a way to combat the increase, and it’ll be felt directly on our checks. The company announced that it will be adding a 50-cent charge per egg. So that three-egg omelet you love…

16 days ago·New York, United States

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WLWT

Pleasant Ridge restaurant adding $1 surcharge to egg dishes

It's not an eggs-ageration. A Pleasant Ridge restaurant has announced a $1 surcharge to some of their egg dishes as prices continue to rise.

16 days ago·Cincinnati, United States

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FOX Carolina

Rising cost of eggs affecting Upstate restaurant

Egg prices continue to soar across the Upstate and the nation, after the bird flu created an egg shortage. One Upstate restaurant owner is trying to keep the extra cost off of his customers.

16 days ago·South Carolina, United States

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Novinky.cz

There is a critical shortage of eggs in the US, stores are setting a limit per customer

Not only supermarkets, but also restaurants in the United States are experiencing a shortage of eggs due to the nationwide spread of bird flu, which is significantly reflected in their prices. They are reaching record highs, with wholesalers paying up to seven dollars (170 CZK) for a carton of one dozen eggs.

17 days ago

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