Dairy Queen vs Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 20, 2026 9 items matched

The short answer

Dairy Queen is the cheaper of the two. Of the 9 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Dairy Queen is cheaper on 8 of them, by an average of $0.88 per item.

Typical menu price: Dairy Queen $5.00 · 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 — Dairy Queen's wording first.

Item	Dairy Queen	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Difference
Bacon Cheese GrillBurgervs Bacon & Cheese Double	$7.29	$8.79	$1.50 cheaper at Dairy Queen
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$6.49	$7.29	$0.80 cheaper at Dairy Queen
Banana Split	$6.29	$7.49	$1.20 cheaper at Dairy Queen
Crispy Chicken Sandwich	$6.29	$7.29	$1.00 cheaper at Dairy Queen
Malt (medium)vs Malt (regular)	$5.19	$5.79	$0.60 cheaper at Dairy Queen
Chili Cheese Dog	$3.99	$5.49	$1.50 cheaper at Dairy Queen
Onion Rings (medium)vs Onion Rings	$3.79	$4.49	$0.70 cheaper at Dairy Queen
Fries (medium)vs Shoestring Fries (regular)	$3.39	$3.29	$0.10 cheaper at Freddy's
Fries (small)vs Shoestring Fries (regular)	$2.79	$3.29	$0.50 cheaper at Dairy Queen

Dairy Queen vs Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers at a Glance

	Dairy Queen	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers
Typical menu price	$5.00	$5.99
Average menu price	$6.86	$5.94
Cheapest item	Dilly Bar — $2.29	Coffee — $2.29
Most expensive item	10" Round Ice Cream Cake — $34.99	Custard Quart (to go) — $10.99
Items priced	42	45
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	1940	2002
Headquarters	Minneapolis, Minnesota	Wichita, Kansas
Locations	About 4,300 restaurants in the United States	More than 550 restaurants across the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Dairy Queen has the lower typical menu price of the two — $5.00 against $5.99 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Dairy Queen gets you in cheaper at $2.29.

Dairy Queen is strongest on Oreo Blizzard, Chicken Strip Basket, Dilly Bar; 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

Dairy Queen

The $7 Meal Deal includes a mini Blizzard alongside a sandwich, fries and a drink — the Blizzard alone is normally $3.99.
A Dilly Bar at $2.29 is the cheapest branded frozen treat at any national chain and has been on the menu since 1955.
A mini Blizzard at $3.99 is $1.60 less than a medium for about two thirds the volume — the mini is the sensible size for one person.

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.

Dairy Queen vs Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers — FAQ

Is Dairy Queen cheaper than Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers in 2026?

Dairy Queen is cheaper on most matched items — 8 of 9. Across the whole menu Dairy Queen is the lower-priced of the two, at $5.00 for a typical item against $5.99 at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

What is the price difference between Dairy Queen and Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers?

On matched items the average difference is $0.88, or about 13% overall. Dairy Queen averages $6.86 across 42 priced items; Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers averages $5.94 across 44.

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

Dairy Queen starts at $2.29 (Dilly Bar) 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.