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:

Publix

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

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

This story was originally published July 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM.