Burger King vs Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 24, 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 $1.02 per item.

Typical menu price: Burger King $4.29 · Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers $5.99

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	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Difference
Royal Crispy Chickenvs Crispy Chicken Sandwich	$6.29	$7.29	$1.00 cheaper at Burger King
Original Chicken Sandwichvs Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$5.99	$7.29	$1.30 cheaper at Burger King
Kids Mealvs Kids Steakburger Meal	$4.99	$6.49	$1.50 cheaper at Burger King
Onion Rings (medium)vs Onion Rings	$3.39	$4.49	$1.10 cheaper at Burger King
Iced Coffeevs Coffee	$2.49	$2.29	$0.20 cheaper at Freddy's

Burger King vs Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at a Glance

	Burger King	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Typical menu price	$4.29	$5.99
Average menu price	$5.13	$5.94
Cheapest item	Soft Serve Cone — $1.79	Coffee — $2.29
Most expensive item	Family Bundle (4 sandwiches, 4 fries) — $25.99	Custard Quart (to go) — $10.99
Items priced	45	45
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1954	2002
Headquarters	Miami, Florida	Wichita, Kansas
Locations	About 6,700 restaurants in the United States	More than 550 restaurants across the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Burger King has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.29 against $5.99 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Burger King gets you in cheaper at $1.79.

Burger King is strongest on Whopper, Original Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Fries; Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Original Double Steakburger, Shoestring Fries, Fry Sauce. 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.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

A mini concrete at $4.29 is the cheapest way to get Freddy's custard and is enough dessert for most people.
A custard quart to go at $10.99 costs about half as much per ounce as individual cones or concretes.
Freddy's Rewards gives points on every order plus a free item on signup and a birthday reward.

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 Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers — FAQ

Is Burger King cheaper than Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 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 $5.99 at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

What is the price difference between Burger King and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers?

On matched items the average difference is $1.02, or about 14% overall. Burger King averages $5.13 across 45 priced items; Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers averages $5.94 across 44.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Burger King or Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers?

Burger King starts at $1.79 (Soft Serve Cone) and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at $2.29 (Coffee).

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.