Mars Hill Town Manager Nathan Bennett said Waffle House was forced to close the building due to structural damage related to the large sinkhole on the J.F. Robinson Lane side of the parking lot. The sinkhole appeared Sept. 26, a day before Tropical Storm Helene tore through Western North Carolina.

A Waffle House location in Mars Hill has closed its doors after 21 years after a sinkhole appeared in the restaurant's parking lot.

By Kelly Doty & Marisa Sardonia Click here for updates on this story MARS HILL, North Carolina (WLOS) — The Waffle House in Mars Hill has closed after 21 years of operation after a sinkhole caused structural damage to the restaurant.

In early February, the beloved diner chain, Waffle House, informed customers that it would be increasing the price of menu items that feature eggs. For Waffle House patrons, the announcement did not come as a surprise as they have felt the rapid price hikes during their trips to the supermarket.

Soaring egg prices are forcing the Broken Yolk Cafe chain to make changes to its menu, but it won't add surcharges like Waffle House, it said.

Denny’s is joining Waffle House in adding an egg surcharge, according to a statement from the company. “Denny’s remains committed to providing our guests with delicious meals they love at the

Breakfast chain cites supply shortages and surging prices in its tacking on of temporary extra fee for meals with eggs.

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Denny’s confirmed Monday that it is adding a temporary surcharge to meals that include eggs, citing the rising costs and egg shortage.