Burger King vs Cook Out: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Cook Out is the cheaper of the two. Of the 7 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Cook Out is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.13 per item.
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.
Cook Out
- The Cook Out Tray at $7.49 to $8.79 includes an entree, two sides and a drink — the cheapest complete combo of any national or regional chain.
- Upgrading the tray drink to a milkshake for $2.99 costs less than buying the shake separately at $4.29.
- Cook Out stays open until 3:00 or 4:00 AM, which makes it one of the only late-night sit-down-quality options in much of the Southeast.
Burger King vs Cook Out — FAQ
Is Burger King cheaper than Cook Out in 2026?
Cook Out is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 7. Across the whole menu Burger King is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 for a typical item against $4.79 at Cook Out.
What is the price difference between Burger King and Cook Out?
On matched items the average difference is $1.13, or about less than 1% overall. Burger King averages $5.13 across 45 priced items; Cook Out averages $5.16 across 40.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Burger King or Cook Out?
Burger King starts at $1.79 (Soft Serve Cone) and Cook Out at $1.99 (Coleslaw).
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.