In a surprising turn of events, Waffle House announced the removal of the 50-cent egg surcharge, which was initially instituted due to an avian flu outbreak-driven surge in egg prices.
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The restaurant chain made the announcement on social media, writing: “Egg-cellent news…as of June 2, the egg surcharge is officially off the menu. Thanks for understanding.”
Waffle House implemented the surcharge in February when egg prices hit record highs across the country, crushing family budgets and small businesses alike.
The price surge that forced Waffle House’s hand earlier this year was primarily blamed on an avian flu outbreak that decimated chicken populations.
This supply chain disruption led to egg prices reaching unprecedented levels, with some grocery stores, such as Walmart, limiting the number of cartons customers could purchase at once.
Many small businesses across America were hit even harder than major chains.
While larger restaurant corporations managed to maintain their egg prices through existing supply contracts, many smaller establishments had to temporarily remove egg dishes from their menus entirely.
The recent announcement represents a rare piece of positive economic news for American consumers who continue to struggle with inflation across virtually all sectors of the economy.
Egg prices began a gradual decrease in mid-March and finally reached their lowest point in May, allowing Waffle House to eliminate the surcharge.
Waffle House, a Southern institution renowned for its resilience in the face of hurricanes and natural disasters, has over 1,900 locations across 25 states.
The chain has been serving affordable meals to Americans since 1955 and remains a popular gathering spot for families and late-night diners looking for hearty, no-frills cooking.
Many loyal Waffle House customers celebrated the news on social media, with some noting they will now return to the restaurant after avoiding the higher prices.
“This is how you keep customers – by dropping prices when your costs go down instead of using inflation as an excuse for permanent price hikes,” wrote one supporter on X.
The removal of the egg surcharge comes at a time when many Americans continue to face rising prices at grocery stores and restaurants.
Egg-cellent news…as of June 2, the egg surcharge is officially off the menu. Thanks for understanding! pic.twitter.com/xXE6giZhRe
— Waffle House (@WaffleHouse) July 1, 2025
While the current administration has repeatedly claimed inflation is under control, everyday Americans continue to see their purchasing power eroded by persistently high prices on essential goods.
Yet, for Waffle House patrons, this slight but welcome price reduction on their favorite breakfast foods offers a glimmer of hope that other businesses might follow.
