Culver's vs Hardee's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Hardee's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 5 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Hardee's is cheaper on 5 of them, by an average of $2.44 per item.
Make Culver's and Hardee's at Home
Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Culver's
- Kids meals include a scoop of frozen custard at no extra charge — an unusual inclusion that adds about $3.79 of value.
- Buy custard by the pint or quart to go: a quart at $11.99 is roughly half the per-ounce cost of individual scoops.
- Culver's e-club sends a free-item coupon on signup and again on your birthday.
Hardee's
- Two-biscuit breakfast deals on the app often cost about $5, roughly $2 below menu price.
- The Sausage Biscuit at about $2.79 is one of the cheapest filling breakfasts at any national chain.
- Hardee's app rewards give points on every order and a free biscuit or burger offer for new members.
Culver's vs Hardee's — FAQ
Is Culver's cheaper than Hardee's in 2026?
Hardee's is cheaper on most matched items — 5 of 5. Across the whole menu Hardee's is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.99 for a typical item against $8.29 at Culver's.
What is the price difference between Culver's and Hardee's?
On matched items the average difference is $2.44, or about 39% overall. Culver's averages $8.19 across 42 priced items; Hardee's averages $4.96 across 26.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Culver's or Hardee's?
Culver's starts at $2.79 (Fountain Drink (regular)) and Hardee's at $2.29 (Hash Rounds (medium)).
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.