The bird flu outbreak has impacted 22.8 million birds over the past month, leading Waffle House to introduce a temporary surcharge on eggs. As egg prices soar, restaurants face challenges in mitigating costs without locking prices, a strategy used in other industries like aviation. Experts predict that while Waffle House is the first major chain to impose a surcharge, others may follow suit soon. The situation is further complicated as rising egg prices drive food manufacturers to adjust recipes and reduce egg use, raising concerns of broader food price inflation.
"There's no quick fix," says Matt Sutton-Vermeulen, a supply chain expert on eggs, milk, and meat for management consultancy Kearney. "That's the harsh reality."
"Waffle House is the only major chain I've heard of so far that is adding a surcharge," Karyn Rispoli, Expana's managing editor for eggs in the Americas, tells Axios. "But I wouldn't be surprised to see others follow suit."
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