Grilling a hamburger at home costs around $2.15 per burger, while dining out at a restaurant costs approximately $6.95 per burger. This means that hosting a barbecue party for 10 people can save nearly $50 by grilling hamburgers at home instead of dining out.
Americans are expected to spend a whopping $9.4 billion on food alone for the Fourth of July celebrations. This is according to the National Retail Federation, which also notes that the average person celebrating the holiday is projected to spend about $90.42 on food items.
Ground beef prices have increased by 4.9% this year compared to last year. This increase is due to various factors, including higher demand and ongoing supply chain issues. Despite the price increase, consumers are still expected to spend on barbecues and Fourth of July celebrations.