In a welcome move for diners, Waffle House has eliminated its 50-cent egg surcharge. The surcharge, implemented in February due to soaring egg prices stemming from a bird flu outbreak, has been removed following a significant drop in egg costs. The USDA reported lower egg prices in April. Other chains, like Denny’s, also implemented surcharges during this period, and grocery stores, such as Costco and Trader Joe’s, even limited egg purchases due to supply constraints.
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Amidst a national egg shortage and rising prices, Waffle House implemented a 50-cent per-egg surcharge, prompting a response from competitor Cracker Barrel. Cracker Barrel criticized the surcharge as inhospitable, highlighting its own commitment to affordable breakfast options. To capitalize on the situation, Cracker Barrel is offering double rewards points on egg orders. Waffle House attributed the surcharge to the increased cost of eggs and the ongoing shortage, though the measure is intended to be temporary.
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I can’t wrap my head around the senseless tragedy that occurred at Waffle House, where an 18-year-old employee lost his life at the hands of an irate customer. The fact that someone could become so unhinged over a meal at a restaurant is beyond comprehension. This young individual was just trying to work a thankless job to make ends meet, and he ended up paying the ultimate price for it.
The news of this incident hits hard, especially considering the young age of the victim. At 18, this may have been his first job, and he had his whole life ahead of him.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker