Nationwide Egg Shortage Sparks Financial Strain for Businesses Amid Bird Flu Outbreaks

Businesses nationwide are facing financial challenges due to a significant egg shortage caused by an ongoing bird flu outbreak.

While many local establishments have refrained from raising menu prices despite soaring costs, some chain restaurants, like Denny’s, have implemented temporary surcharges on egg-containing meals.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts that egg prices could rise by over 40% this year.

Egg prices soar due to bird flu, some local businesses delay passing costs to customers