Waffle House and Denny's Remove Egg Surcharges as Prices Decline
Waffle House and Denny's have lifted their egg surcharges in response to a significant drop in egg prices following a peak earlier this year.
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Overview
Waffle House lifted its 50-cent egg surcharge on June 2, following a trend of declining egg prices.
Denny's also eliminated its egg surcharge on May 21 as prices fell, reflecting similar market conditions.
Egg prices peaked at over $6 per dozen in March due to bird flu outbreaks but have since decreased by 12.7%.
The average retail price of eggs dropped to $4.55 per dozen in May, prompting both restaurants to remove surcharges.
Increased imports and a decline in bird flu cases contributed to the falling prices, allowing restaurants to adjust their pricing strategies.
Analysis
Sources present a neutral and factual tone, focusing on the economic factors influencing egg prices and the subsequent removal of surcharges by Denny's and Waffle House. The emphasis is on the timeline of events and the impact of external factors like bird flu and imports on pricing.