Wholesale price · NYC
Chicken leg quarters
- Pack
- 40 LB
- Last updated
- August 31, 2026
Wholesale rate for NYC restaurants and food businesses, sourced from local suppliers and updated regularly. Free access, no commitment.
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What is Chicken leg quarters?
The whole leg — thigh plus drumstick attached, with back portion. Dark meat, bone-in, skin-on; one of the cheapest yields in the bird, sold in bulk cases.
Workhorse for braises, jerk and curry in Caribbean kitchens, fried chicken, tandoori and biryani in Indian spots, and roast-and-hold for catering volume.
Chicken leg quarters wholesale price in NYC
As of August 31, 2026, the wholesale quote for chicken leg quarters in the NYC market is about $28.00. Over the past 12 months it's ranged from $28.00 to $36.00, with a typical week landing around $28.00.
That puts today right around where it's been all year — nothing unusual to plan around.
What you're paying for
Wholesale meat in NYC is quoted by the case and compared per pound — that per-pound rate is the cleanest way to line up suppliers and pack sizes. What you pay tracks the cut, the USDA grade (Choice, Prime and branded programs like Certified Angus run higher) and how much trim you're getting.
The yearlong trend has been easing.
Keeping your food cost in range
Most NYC kitchens run a food cost of 28–35% of menu price. Track the per-pound cost on your top cuts and price the menu against it — that's the simplest way to hold margin as wholesale rates move.
Cheapest way to buy dark meat by the pound — great cost-per-plate but you pay for bone weight. Look for plump, clean cuts with no off smell; freezes well for inventory.
Price trend
Weekly wholesale rates · last reading Aug 31, 2026
Source: weekly wholesale prices aggregated by Foodomarket (lowest reading per week).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the wholesale price of Chicken leg quarters in NYC today?
The latest wholesale rate for Chicken leg quarters is $28.00/case, recorded 8/31/2026. Prices are sourced from local NYC-area suppliers and updated regularly.
How much is Chicken leg quarters per pound wholesale?
Chicken leg quarters is quoted by the case at $28.00/case, with a 12-month range of $28.00–$36.00 and a typical week near $28.00. A per-pound figure is shown where it helps you compare suppliers.
Is Chicken leg quarters cheaper by the case?
Yes — Chicken leg quarters is sold by the case for restaurants and food businesses. The full case price is $28.00 (40 LB).
Where can I buy Chicken leg quarters wholesale in NYC?
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How often are Chicken leg quarters prices updated?
Wholesale chicken leg quarters prices are refreshed regularly from supplier market data. The figure shown reflects the most recent reading (8/31/2026).
Is Chicken leg quarters cheap or expensive right now?
It's about average right now, sitting in line with its 12-month norm of $28.00 — nothing unusual to plan around.
