Waffle House’s announcement was attributed to soaring egg prices due to shortages caused by an aggressive strain of the avian flu.

Egg surcharges? Never heard of it.” Cracker Barrel’s witty promo takes a jab at Waffle House’s new 50-cent per egg fee.

ATLANTA - Egg prices are soaring, but Cracker Barrel is standing firm. As the bird flu outbreak causes costs to rise, the popular comfort-food chain says it will not be passing that expense onto customers. Instead, it’s keeping breakfast budgets intact and even offering an incentive for rewards members.