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What is a fair price per pound for inside round beef?

Restaurant owners trying to evaluate wholesale beef costs can compare regional rates, such as paying $7.99 per pound versus $6.81 per pound in Ottawa. This uncertainty makes it difficult to determine if current supplier prices are reasonable.

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Community agreement2 total upvotes

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r/restaurantowners2 people · September 2026

“Curious what you guys are paying per lb for inside round?”source ↗

“I am at 7.99”source ↗

higgyhog · r/restaurantowners · 9 upvotes

“I'm in Ottawa. I just bought outside round yesterday @ 6.81per pound ($15 per kilo). I believe the inside was selling at the same price”source ↗

Ducking_eh · r/restaurantowners · 1 upvotes

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