Last updated: July 4, 2026
Red Rooster has joined Australia’s roast chicken price fight with a limited-time $10 Whole Roast Chicken deal, giving households a cheaper midweek dinner option as grocery and takeaway costs remain under pressure.
The offer is available from July 1 to August 18, 2026, but only on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at participating Red Rooster restaurants. The company says the deal is available in-store only and may sell out depending on daily stock.
What Red Rooster Is Offering
Under the promotion, customers can buy one whole roast chicken for $10. The deal applies to dine-in, takeaway and drive-thru orders at participating restaurants.
Red Rooster’s official value menu says the roast chicken is hand-seasoned, stuffed and slow-roasted, with the offer available from Monday to Wednesday only. The chain also notes that the price may vary by region, with some stores charging an extra $1.
Customers can check current terms and participating store details on the official Red Rooster value menu before visiting.
Key Conditions Before You Go
- The offer runs until August 18, 2026, or until sold out.
- It is available only on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
- The deal is in-store only.
- It is not available through delivery or Click & Collect.
- Price may vary by region, with +$1 at some stores.
- It is not available at stadium or airport stores.
- Discounts cannot be combined with the offer.
- Availability depends on participating restaurants and daily stock.
Why the $10 Price Matters
Roast chicken is one of Australia’s most familiar ready-to-eat meals. It works as a quick dinner, but it can also stretch into lunches, sandwiches, wraps, salads, pasta dishes or leftovers the next day.
That makes the $10 price attractive for households trying to keep food costs down without giving up convenience. Supermarket roast chickens at major chains are commonly priced higher, while Red Rooster is using the offer to compete directly with grocery stores during the midweek shopping period.
How It Compares With Supermarket Chickens
Coles and Woolworths remain the most common places many Australians buy hot roast chickens because they are easy to pick up during a grocery shop.
Costco is still known for one of the cheapest rotisserie chicken prices where warehouses are available, while IGA prices can vary by store. Red Rooster’s advantage is different: customers can use restaurant counters and drive-thru service instead of going through a supermarket.
Why Red Rooster Is Targeting Midweek Shoppers
The Monday-to-Wednesday timing is important. These are often quieter days for takeaway chains compared with the weekend, so a strong value offer can help bring more customers through the door earlier in the week.
For families, the timing also lines up with meal planning. A whole roast chicken bought early in the week can cover dinner and help with next-day lunches, which gives the deal more value than a single-serve takeaway meal.
What Shoppers Should Watch
The main risk is availability. Because the deal is limited to participating restaurants and daily stock, some locations may sell out during busy periods.
Anyone making a special trip should check their nearest store first, especially in areas where demand is likely to be high or where the regional price may be $11 instead of $10.
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