Posted on 02/04/2025 10:45:44 AM PST by EBH
The Waffle House restaurant chain is putting a 50 cent per egg surcharge in place due to the biggest bird flu outbreak in a decade.
The 24-7 restaurant said that the resulting egg shortage has led to a dramatic increase in its costs.
Bird flu is forcing farmers to slaughter millions of chickens a month, pushing U.S. egg prices to more than double their cost in the summer of 2023. And it appears there may be no relief in sight with Easter approaching.
The average price per dozen eggs nationwide hit $4.15 in December. That’s not quite as high as the $4.82 record set two years ago, but the Agriculture Department predicts egg prices are going to soar another 20% this year.
The Waffle House, a reliable source of a cheap breakfast, said that its egg surcharge became effective this week and that it applies to all of its menus. The restaurant’s two-egg breakfast, which comes with toast and a side, was listed at $7.75 on Tuesday.
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Now things are getting serious.
Stop eating eggs as a separate item. Just use them in recipes that make multiple servings. It won’t be long until chicks grow into hens and start laying eggs
I bought 18 baby blue heritage eggs at Costco a couple days ago for $7.50 or $8.
I’m glad I live in egg country.
I don’t go there for the food. I go there for the fights.
There were times when I did a surcharge on gasoline in California, I would tack on an extra $3 or so during a period when their gas prices were exploding.
“All I know is, that egg better have an act!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kCwQReYRggE
You shop at a Commie DEI store?
Aid and abetting the enemy for the price of eggs....
Been strongly contemplating getting some quail. Can be kept indoors as I understand. 3 eggs equal 1 chicken egg.
These new WH’s have NO FRYERS, so the full menu is not available like the older stores. We stopped once after a Dr. visit, Expensive and poor service. Order Pancakes then they use a complete mix, just add water.
You can go to Trader Joes and buy a dozen eggs for 2.99 heck Costco has PLENTY of eggs available..Trump should promise every American 2 laying hens and this would not be an issue. My nephew’s friend they have hens in their backyard they make their own organic fresh eggs every morning, they are delicious
Waffle House is still the best bargain.
It is not a commie DEI store.
Don’t demean fellow FReepers.
It’s $10+ at wafffle house for anything other than a basic two egg/toast breakfast. Breakfast places have not been cheap for quite some time.
I go there to oggle the pretty women.
World’s Top Egg Exporters
Netherlands
At the top of the whole egg export list is Netherlands. This country exports $786,193,000 worth of eggs annually. In fact, about 66% of the eggs produced in the country are exported. Manufacturers are experts in production, grading, and packing. The majority of its egg exports go to Germany.
United States
Number 2 on this list is the US. Egg exports from the US equal around $515,351,000. The top 3 egg producing states within the country are Iowa, Ohio, and Indiana. The largest importers of US eggs are Mexico, Hong Kong, Trinidad and Tobago, and Canada. These countries have been increasing their egg imports over the last few years.
Poland
After the US, Poland makes the list in the 3rd place. This country exports $278,352,000 in eggs every year. Poland has increased poultry production over the last five years, and that increased focus has overflown to egg production as well. Its major importers are European Union members and demands for eggs have been on the rise here.
Turkey
Turkey is number 4 with $273,457,000 in shell egg exports. This country has intentionally worked to improve its egg industry and has made great in production infrastructure since the 1970’s. It has a unique geographic advantage which makes it a fast exporter to its major market partners. Iraq and Syria are its main importers while EU members follow closely behind.
Germany
In 5th place, Germany exports $262,129,000 worth of eggs yearly. As seen in the case of other European countries, its top importers are all EU members. Nearly 50% of German egg exports go to the Netherlands.
Other Exporters
Other top shell egg exporters are mainly in Europe w/ 2 more Asian countries on the list.
Spain ($201,233,000), France ($177,411,000), China ($174,262,000), Belgium ($172,516,000), United Kingdom ($134,354,000), and Malaysia ($125,650,000). Other contenders for top egg exporters come in under the $100 million mark and are: Brazil ($73,284,000), Portugal ($54,489,000), Hungary ($52,527,000), and India ($49,859,0000).
I guess it’s been a bit since I’ve been there. Kinda sad. I like their food.
Herbert Hoover promised Americans a chicken in every pot. It did not work out well for him.
Well Im not asking for it to be in a pot LOL just let people have their own chickens so they can hatch their own eggs, its cheaper and healthier
Herbert Hoover promised Americans a chicken in every pot. It did not work out well for him.
Libertarians promise pot in every chicken.
I buy Trader Joe’s pasture-raised eggs for the bargain price of $4.95. $2 less than NaturalGrocer and half as much as Safeway.
Far healthier eggs with more Omega 3s. Well worth the price and they taste better too. Omega-3 fatty acids are “healthy fats” that may support your heart health. One key benefit is helping to lower your triglycerides.
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