In a letter from Waffle House's headquarters in Norcross on Monday, the diner chain has implemented a 50-cent surcharge per egg to all menus. The company said, rather than increasing prices across the menu, this is a temporary targeted charge tied to the unprecedented rise in egg prices caused by bird flu.

Those looking to order eggs with their Waffle House meal should now expect to pay a 50-cent surcharge per egg.

Georgia-based Waffle House has issued a temporary surcharge of 50 cents per egg due to rising prices of eggs nationwide.

The soaring price of eggs has forced Waffle House to add a temporary surcharge on customers’ orders. The Georgia-based chain is adding a 50-cent charge per egg because of the “nationwide rise in cost of eggs,

Waffle House says temporary increase took effect on Monday and impacts all menus at the 24-hour chain's restaurants.

The beloved Georgia restaurant chain is unsure how long the egg shortage will last. It's unclear when the surcharge will no longer be in effect.

The Waffle House has added a temporary surcharge of 50 cent per egg amid rising egg prices from the bird flu outbreak. Why it matters: The disease has ravaged the nation's supply of eggs, leading to egg shortages and increased prices in grocery stores.

Waffle House became one of the first big chains to join smaller restaurants with surcharges for egg dishes. Economists don’t see near-term relief on egg prices.

Waffle House locations have signs announcing a new, temporary 50-cent egg surcharge. The company cited high prices and bird flu. Here's what we know.