Surcharges are never welcomed by consumers, but restaurant industry experts argue they are better than overall menu increases ...

Waffle House and other restaurants are responding to a bird flu-related egg shortage with an added fee.

"It just wasn't sustainable anymore," said a co-owner of The Better Bagel in Amityville, which added a temporary surcharge.

The shortage of eggs has resulted in organic, cage-free eggs costing less than a dozen regular eggs in some New York City ...