Why Walmart’s Rotisserie Chicken Might Not Be the Bargain You Think It Is

Now here’s where the comparison gets interesting. For almost the same price, Costco and Sam’s Club sell rotisserie chickens that weigh around 3 pounds — nearly double the size of Walmart’s.

Think about that: you’re paying about $5 in all three stores, but in two of them you walk out with a much bigger bird. The value per pound is dramatically better at Costco and Sam’s.

And here’s the surprising twist — Sam’s Club is owned by Walmart. Yet, somehow, the rotisserie chickens at Sam’s Club are nearly twice as big as the ones Walmart sells.

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