Carl's Jr. vs Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated September 26, 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 $0.53 per item.

Typical menu price: Carl's Jr. $5.49 · 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 — Carl's Jr.'s wording first.

Item	Carl's Jr.	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Difference
Classic Crispy Chicken Sandwichvs Crispy Chicken Sandwich	$6.49	$7.29	$0.80 cheaper at Carl's Jr.
Onion Rings	$3.99	$4.49	$0.50 cheaper at Carl's Jr.
Fountain Drink (medium)vs Fountain Drink (regular)	$2.49	$2.79	$0.30 cheaper at Carl's Jr.

Carl's Jr. vs Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at a Glance

	Carl's Jr.	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Typical menu price	$5.49	$5.99
Average menu price	$5.58	$5.94
Cheapest item	Chocolate Chip Cookie — $1.49	Coffee — $2.29
Most expensive item	Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger — $9.99	Custard Quart (to go) — $10.99
Items priced	27	45
Menu sections	5	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1941	2002
Headquarters	Franklin, Tennessee	Wichita, Kansas
Locations	About 1,000 restaurants in the United States	More than 550 restaurants across the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Carl's Jr. has the lower typical menu price of the two — $5.49 against $5.99 — 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.

Carl's Jr. is strongest on Famous Star with Cheese, Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Super Star; 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

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.

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.

Carl's Jr. vs Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers — FAQ

Is Carl's Jr. cheaper than Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers 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 $5.99 at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

What is the price difference between Carl's Jr. and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers?

On matched items the average difference is $0.53, or about 6% overall. Carl's Jr. averages $5.58 across 27 priced items; Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers averages $5.94 across 44.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Carl's Jr. or Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers?

Carl's Jr. starts at $1.49 (Chocolate Chip Cookie) 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.