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What do burgers and wings cost for a July 4 party? Compare South Florida prices
Before the fireworks get lit and the celebrations begin, the food has to be ready to go.
With Fourth of July weekend here and the rest of summer beckoning, whether you're grilling at a cookout or bringing food to a party, you have to shop first.
But where can you get the best deals this time of year?
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We went to four South Florida grocery stores in Broward County to compare prices of cookout staples — burgers, wings, soda and chips — to see where you can get the best bang for your buck.
What we compared:
We shopped for grocery-store brand burgers and wings, a 2-liter bottle of Coca-Cola and an 8-ounce bag of Lay's potato chips or a similar brand.
Where we shopped:
▪ Publix: 9951 Miramar Parkway, Miramar
▪ Walmart Neighborhood Market: 8550 Stirling Rd., Davie
▪ Sedano's: 10333 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines
▪ Aldi: 11330 Pines Blvd., Pembroke Pines
Here's what we found:
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Publix Lean Ground Beef Burger Patties: $9.49 a pound (pack of 4)
Publix Brand Chicken Wings: $4.49 a pound (buy 1, get one free)
Coca Cola 2 Liter: $3.69 (buy 2, get 2 free)
Lay's Chips: $4.99 (buy 1, get 1 free)
Walmart Neighborhood Market Broward County Property Records
Walmart Brand Ground Beef Burger Patties: $7.13 for a package of four patties, or about $5.48 a pound
Walmart Brand Chicken Wings: $2.97 a pound
Coca Cola 2 Liter: $2.74
Lay's Chips: $2.50
Sedano's
Sedano's Brand Ground Beef Burger Patties: $7.39. a pound
Sedano's Brand Chicken Wings: $1.99 a pound
Coca-Cola 2 Liter: $3.49
Lay's Chips: 2 for $5
Aldi
Aldi Brand Ground Beef Burger Patties: $4.99 a pound
Aldi Brand Chicken Wings: $2.89 a pound
Coca-Cola 2 Liter: $2.74
Aldi Brand Potato Chips: $1.59
