Bob Evans vs Carl's Jr.: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated October 22, 2026 3 items matched

The short answer

Carl's Jr. is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Carl's Jr. is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $3.20 per item.

Typical menu price: Bob Evans $10.79 · Carl's Jr. $5.49

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Bob Evans's wording first.

Item	Bob Evans	Carl's Jr.	Difference
Bacon Cheeseburgervs Western Bacon Cheeseburger	$12.69	$7.99	$4.70 cheaper at Carl's Jr.
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (5 pc)	$11.89	$9.49	$2.40 cheaper at Carl's Jr.
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (3 pc)	$8.99	$6.49	$2.50 cheaper at Carl's Jr.

Bob Evans vs Carl's Jr. at a Glance

	Bob Evans	Carl's Jr.
Typical menu price	$10.79	$5.49
Average menu price	$11.60	$5.58
Cheapest item	Mashed Potatoes & Gravy — $2.99	Chocolate Chip Cookie — $1.49
Most expensive item	Brunch For A Bunch Bundle — $71.99	Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger — $9.99
Items priced	58	27
Menu sections	10	5
Price range	$$	$
Founded	1948	1941
Headquarters	New Albany, Ohio	Franklin, Tennessee
Locations	About 440 restaurants, mostly in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic	About 1,000 restaurants in the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Carl's Jr. has the lower typical menu price of the two — $5.49 against $10.79 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Carl's Jr. gets you in cheaper at $1.49.

Bob Evans is strongest on Rise & Shine, The Original Farmer's Choice, Fork-Tender Pot Roast; Carl's Jr. on Famous Star with Cheese, Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Super Star. Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

Bob Evans

Breakfast is served all day, and the cheapest plates are breakfast ones: the Mini Sampler at about $5.99 and Sausage Gravy & Biscuits at about $6.99.
Three hand-breaded chicken tenders with two sides are about $8.99, the lowest-priced dinner plate.
The Rise & Shine Family Breakfast at about $35.99 feeds four to six — about $6 to $9 a person, against $10.79 for a single Rise & Shine in the restaurant.

Carl's Jr.

The $6 Big Carl and Famous Star combos that rotate through the app cost about $4 less than ordering the same meal at menu prices.
My Rewards points on the Carl's Jr. app turn into free items, and new members get a free burger with their first purchase.
The Spicy Chicken Sandwich at about $2.99 is the cheapest filling item on the menu.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Bob Evans vs Carl's Jr. — FAQ

Is Bob Evans cheaper than Carl's Jr. in 2026?

Carl's Jr. is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu Carl's Jr. is the lower-priced of the two, at $5.49 for a typical item against $10.79 at Bob Evans.

What is the price difference between Bob Evans and Carl's Jr.?

On matched items the average difference is $3.20, or about 52% overall. Bob Evans averages $11.60 across 58 priced items; Carl's Jr. averages $5.58 across 27.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Bob Evans or Carl's Jr.?

Bob Evans starts at $2.99 (Mashed Potatoes & Gravy) and Carl's Jr. at $1.49 (Chocolate Chip Cookie).

Are these prices the same at every location?

No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.