Darlene McCrory pulls up to an Atlanta Waffle House after working a late shift. She notices a bright yellow and red poster in the window that says, “Temporary Surcharge: 50¢ Per Egg.”
“I’m about to order extra eggs now, so I know I got to pay the extra, what, 50 cents?” she says.
She says the surcharge will not stop her from getting her signature “All-Star Special” that comes with eggs, a waffle and a variety of sides.
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