Burger King vs Carl's Jr.: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated September 26, 2026 5 items matched

The short answer

Burger King is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Burger King is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.38 per item.

Typical menu price: Burger King $4.29 · 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 — Burger King's wording first.

Item	Burger King	Carl's Jr.	Difference
Original Chicken Sandwichvs Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwich	$5.99	$6.49	$0.50 cheaper at Burger King
Double Cheeseburger	$3.79	$3.49	$0.30 cheaper at Carl's Jr.
Onion Rings (medium)vs Onion Rings	$3.39	$3.99	$0.60 cheaper at Burger King
Bacon Cheeseburgervs Western Bacon Cheeseburger	$2.99	$7.99	$5.00 cheaper at Burger King
Iced Coffee	$2.49	$2.99	$0.50 cheaper at Burger King

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Burger King vs Carl's Jr. at a Glance

	Burger King	Carl's Jr.
Typical menu price	$4.29	$5.49
Average menu price	$5.13	$5.58
Cheapest item	Soft Serve Cone — $1.79	Chocolate Chip Cookie — $1.49
Most expensive item	Family Bundle (4 sandwiches, 4 fries) — $25.99	Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger — $9.99
Items priced	45	27
Menu sections	6	5
Price range	$	$
Founded	1954	1941
Headquarters	Miami, Florida	Franklin, Tennessee
Locations	About 6,700 restaurants in the United States	About 1,000 restaurants in the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Burger King has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.29 against $5.49 — 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.

Burger King is strongest on Whopper, Original Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Fries; 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

Burger King

The BK app runs near-permanent BOGO Whopper and 2-for-$10 offers; paying board price for a Whopper is close to a mistake.
The $5 Your Way Meal covers a Whopper Jr., nuggets, fries and a drink for less than a Whopper alone.
Onion rings cost the same as fries at $3.39 medium and are the more distinctive side — Burger King is one of the few national chains to carry them.

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.

Burger King vs Carl's Jr. — FAQ

Is Burger King cheaper than Carl's Jr. in 2026?

Burger King is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 5. Across the whole menu Burger King is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $5.49 at Carl's Jr..

What is the price difference between Burger King and Carl's Jr.?

On matched items the average difference is $1.38, or about 8% overall. Burger King averages $5.13 across 45 priced items; Carl's Jr. averages $5.58 across 27.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Burger King or Carl's Jr.?

Burger King starts at $1.79 (Soft Serve Cone) 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.