Waffle House announced this week that it has officially removed its 50-cent egg surcharge as egg prices stabilize across the country.
The popular breakfast chain shared the update on X, writing, “The egg surcharge is officially off the menu,” and thanked customers for their patience during the temporary price hike.
The surcharge was first implemented in early February in response to a nationwide egg shortage caused by a severe outbreak of bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI).
At the time, Waffle House said the rising egg prices forced tough decisions for both consumers and restaurants. Rather than raising menu prices across the board, the company opted for a targeted per-egg fee.
Eggs remained a staple ingredient at the chain throughout the shortage, which impacted restaurants and grocery stores alike across the U.S.
Waffle House operates over 1,900 locations in 25 states, primarily in the South and Midwest. When the surcharge was introduced, the company expressed hope that the supply chain issues would be short-lived.
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins credited the Trump administration for helping bring egg prices down. Rollins said her department launched a five-part biosecurity strategy on her first day in office to address the crisis.
“The plan has worked, and families are seeing relief,” Rollins said, noting that falling egg prices have contributed to overall food deflation in the April Consumer Price Index.