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Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Denny's the latest chain to add egg surcharge in face of nationwide shortage. Florida info
Thanks to the nationwide egg shortage, it may cost you a little more for that Grand Slam. Denny's announced Tuesday that some locations will be adding a temporary surcharge to every meal that includes eggs. The company did not list which of its over 1,300 locations would add the price hike, as it told USA TODAY in an email that the decision would be made "market-by-market, and restaurant-by-restaurant due to the regional impacts of the egg shortage." The price and availability of eggs have shot up in recent years due to an outbreak of bird flu causing farmers to have to destroy eggs and chickens, USA TODAY reported. Denny's, the 24-hour restaurant chain famous for its breakfast combos and comfort food, said it remains "committed to providing customers with delicious meals they love at the value they expect," and will continue to offer its $2 $4 $6 $8 value menu. The news comes just over a week after America's Diner announced more location closings, adding up to 178 shuttered Denny's around the country. Denny's competitor Waffle House was the first national chain to add egg surcharges, announcing the first week of February an extra 50-cent cost per egg to all menu items. "Consumers and restaurants are being forced to make difficult decisions," the company said in a statement. "Rather than increasing prices across the menu, this is a temporary targeted surcharge tied to the unprecedented rise in egg prices." Cracker Barrel, however, said in a statement earlier this month that they would not be charing extra for eggs because "there's nothing hospitable about that." Local restaurants are also facing the economic realities of the cost of one of their main ingredients increasing more than 65% since 2022, with an expected increase of about 20% this year according to the Department of Agriculture's price outlook. Some stores like Trader Joe's and Costco began limiting egg purchases this month. Some of them are just old buildings, Denny's executives said. Others have expiring leases. Denny's announced plans in October last year to close 150 lower-performing stores by the end of 2025, and chief financial officer Robert Verostek told investors in an earnings call this month the company planned to close between 70 and 90 more locations this year. Verostek also mentioned other factors, including widespread disasters in recent years such as the California wildfires and intense snowstorms, and concerns over tariffs. All together, Denny's plans to close down as many as 178 locations by the end of 2025. The company also announced it plans to open between 25 and 40 new restaurants in 2025, About half will be traditional Denny's restaurants and the rest will be Keke's Breakfast Cafes, which Denny's acquired in 2022. Denny's has not released a list of the targeted locations. In a statement to USA TODAY, Denny's said it "does not provide advance notice of closures" and instead works "closely with our owners and teams when a restaurant unfortunately has to close." As of Monday, Feb. 17, the Denny's website lists 115 Denny's locations in 78 Florida cities. That puts us third behind California (354) and Texas (195). There are 1,323 Denny's locations in the United States. As of this time last year, according to an archived copy of the page, there were 123. One new location opened in Naples and nine locations are no longer listed, showing a net loss of eight Florida locations so far. The Denny's locations no longer listed are: Fort Myers: 8031 Summerlin Center Road Key Largo: 97630 Overseas Highway Lake Wales: 4541 Macey Lane Largo: 940 Missouri Ave. Merritt Island: 75 E. Merritt Island Causeway Miami: 15235 SW 137th Ave. Palm Coast: 7 Kings Highway Port Charlotte: 1340 Tamiami Trail Winter Park: 2684 Lee Road A new Denny's opened in Florida last year in Naples at 3871 Tamiami Trail East. This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Denny's joins Waffle House in charging extra for eggs
Yahoo
25-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Get Ready To Pay More For Eggs At This Classic Breakfast Restaurant
As Americans continue to deal with the national egg shortage (and the subsequent rise in egg prices) that's come as a result of the ongoing bird flu, businesses that rely on eggs as a major part of their revenue are starting to feel the pressure. And when businesses feel the squeeze, their customers end up feeling it too. Denny's, lovingly referred to as "America's Diner," is doing what they have to in order to deal with the new (hopefully temporary) normal. The restaurant announced it will be adding a temporary surcharge to meals that contain eggs. Those who may be familiar with Denny's and its focus on American breakfast staples likely already know that eggs make up a sizable portion of the menu. According to CNBC, the restaurant chain put out a statement announcing the price increase. "Due to the nationwide egg shortage and increased cost of eggs, some of our restaurant locations will need to temporarily add a surcharge to every meal that contains eggs. The statement did not specify which specific markets and locations will incur the surcharge, but that it is a decision made 'market-by-market and restaurant-by-restaurant,' due to the fluidity of the situation." Read more: 6 Fast Food Chains That Use Real Whole Eggs And 7 That Don't The spread of bird flu has had a massive impact on the chicken and egg market, with millions of hens being killed to attempt to slow down the spread. As a result, there's been an egg shortage which has led to empty grocery store shelves and higher prices on what few eggs that do manage to show up in stores. Wholesale prices for large shell eggs have increased to a stunning $8.07 per dozen. At the same time, grocery stores have continued to limit consumer purchasing, with stores like Aldi, Costco, Walmart, and Trader Joe's placing limits on egg purchases with the hope of regulating the supply as much as possible by cutting down on panic buying. Denny's may be the latest egg-centric restaurant to make an announcement like this, but it isn't the only one and chances are it won't be the last. Waffle House has added a 50 cent surcharge per egg to its menu in recent weeks, for example. As the threat of bird flu spreads and the egg shortage continues, you can expect to see more restaurants and grocery stores passing on the increased cost to consumers. As for when this can be expected to end, no one knows. The bird flu has been ongoing for several years with no signs of stopping. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Denny's Offers Free Weddings in Las Vegas Chapel on Valentine's Day
America's Diner enhances wedding chapel experience, including a surprise officiant for couples who can't help falling in love! Denny's Vegas Wedding Chapel Spartanburg, SC, Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Love is on Denny's menu this Valentine's Day! On Friday, February 14, America's Diner invites lovebirds to renew their vows or tie the knot at no cost at the iconic Denny's Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas [450 Fremont Street]. Those who get hitched between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT will experience Denny's wedding package for FREE*, only on Valentine's Day. The Valentine's Day package, normally $199, includes a special officiant who may have some couples 'shake, rattle and rolling' down the aisle. Other features include music, a custom pancake cake, professional photography, fresh floral decor, matching 'Bride' and 'Groom' swag, and much more. Couples hungry to wed can reserve a spot at the Denny's chapel by visiting Walk-ins also are welcome. A wedding hotspot for years, the Denny's Chapel has married thousands of couples since opening its doors in 2019. New for 2025, some couples will have the chance to get married by an iconic blue suede shoes songbird! 'At Denny's, we believe love and pancakes are the perfect pairing, and there is no better time to celebrate than on Valentine's Day in our Las Vegas wedding chapel," said Patty Treviño, chief brand officer at Denny's. "We love offering couples a fun and memorable way to say, 'I do,' plus an iconic Denny's breakfast on us the next morning." Couples interested in tying the knot can reserve their spot today at Walk-ins will be accepted based on availability. If you can't make it on Valentine's Day, Denny's Wedding Chapel is available year-round. For more information, visit *This free, limited-time offer is available only on Valentine's Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT at Denny's on 450 Fremont Street in Las Vegas. Call the restaurant at (702) 471-0056 or visit the link above to reserve your spot, as spaces are limited. ### About Denny's CorpDenny's is a Spartanburg, S.C. - based family dining restaurant brand that has been welcoming guests to our booths for more than 70 years. Our guiding principle is simple: We love to feed people. Denny's provides craveable meals at a meaningful value across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late night. Whether it's at our brick-and-mortar locations, via Denny's on Demand (the first delivery platform in the family dining segment), or at The Meltdown, Banda Burrito, and The Burger Den, our three virtual restaurant concepts, Denny's is ready to delight guests whenever and however they want to order. Our longstanding commitment to supporting our local communities in need is brought to life with our Mobile Relief Diner (that delivers hot meals to our neighbors during times of disaster), Denny's Hungry for Education™ scholarship program, and our annual fundraiser with No Kid Hungry. Denny's is one of the largest franchised full-service restaurant brands in the world, based on the number of restaurants. As of December 25, 2024, the Denny's brand consisted of 1,499 restaurants, 1,438 of which were franchised and licensed restaurants and 61 of which were company-operated. This includes 165 restaurants in Canada, Costa Rica, Curacao, El Salvador, Guam, Guatemala, Honduras, Indonesia, Mexico, New Zealand, the Philippines, Puerto Rico, the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. To learn more about Denny's, please visit our brand website at or the brand's social channels via Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube. Attachment Denny's Vegas Wedding Chapel CONTACT: Denny's Media Team Denny's 864-597-8005 media@ in to access your portfolio
