Denny’s has joined the flock of restaurants adding a temporary surcharge to its egg dishes as the ongoing avian flu outbreak sends prices flying the coop.
Here is everything you need to know.
Denny’s Joined The Ranks
“Due to the nationwide egg shortage and increased cost of eggs, some of our restaurant locations will need to temporarily add a surcharge to every meal that incudes eggs,” Denny’s told CNN in a statement.
To help customers offset rising costs, Denny’s stated that it would keep its value options, including the $2 $4 $6 $8 menu while keeping an eye on market trends.
Price Hikes Vary by Location
Denny’s told USA Today that the surcharge isn’t a flat rate across all locations. Instead, pricing will be determined “market-by-market, and restaurant-by-restaurant due to the regional impacts of the egg shortage.” The Georgia-based dinner chain has not released specifics on which of its 1,300 locations would introduce the surcharge.
Egg Prices Crack Records
Egg prices have reached record highs, with the national average hitting $4.95 per dozen in January 2025. The egg supply shortage has forced the retailer and restaurant industry to introduce measures to prevent panic buying and chaos.
Earlier this month, grocery chains like Trader Joe’s, Aldi, Whole Foods, and Costco have introduced limits on how many cartons shoppers can get in one go.
Restaurants Feel the Pinch
Denny’s isn’t alone in this adjustment, as Waffle House announced earlier this month that it will start adding a 50-cent surcharge per egg. Meanwhile, Cracker Barrel is taking a different route, offering double loyalty points on egg-based dishes instead of extra charges.
