Denny’s, the popular American diner chain, has reportedly joined a growing number of restaurants responding to the nationwide egg shortage by adding a temporary surcharge to its egg-based meals at some locations.

Denny’s said in a statement it is a fluid situation that leaves individual markets and restaurants responsible for deciding the surcharge price. Waffle House added a surcharge earlier this

A growing number of restaurants are adding "egg surcharges" as avian flu outbreaks cause nationwide egg shortages and higher prices. (AP Video/Terry Chea)