Denny's slaps surcharge on eggs as bird flu drives up prices

A sign is posted in front of a Denny's restaurant on February 13, 2023 in Emeryville, California.Denny's will temporarily add surcharges to meals that contain eggs as Americans contend with a shortage of the staple food item, the restaurant chain said Monday.The South Carolina-based company said the size of the surcharge will vary across its approximately 1,500 locations. It marks the latest shift for consumers and businesses alike as they grapple with the the bird flu's effects on egg availability and cost ...