Dairy Queen vs Hardee's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated September 26, 2026 3 items matched

The short answer

Hardee's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Hardee's is cheaper on 2 of them, by an average of $0.27 per item.

Typical menu price: Dairy Queen $5.00 · Hardee's $4.99

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	Hardee's	Difference
Grilled Chicken Sandwichvs Classic Chicken Sandwich	$6.49	$5.99	$0.50 cheaper at Hardee's
Crispy Chicken Sandwichvs Classic Chicken Sandwich	$6.29	$5.99	$0.30 cheaper at Hardee's
Onion Rings (medium)vs Onion Rings	$3.79	$3.79	same

Dairy Queen vs Hardee's at a Glance

	Dairy Queen	Hardee's
Typical menu price	$5.00	$4.99
Average menu price	$6.86	$4.96
Cheapest item	Dilly Bar — $2.29	Hash Rounds (medium) — $2.29
Most expensive item	10" Round Ice Cream Cake — $34.99	Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (5 pc) — $8.99
Items priced	42	26
Menu sections	6	4
Price range	$	$
Founded	1940	1960
Headquarters	Minneapolis, Minnesota	Franklin, Tennessee
Locations	About 4,300 restaurants in the United States	About 1,600 restaurants in the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Hardee's has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.99 against $5.00 — 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; Hardee's on Made from Scratch Biscuits, Monster Biscuit, Famous Star with Cheese. 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.

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.

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 Hardee's — FAQ

Is Dairy Queen cheaper than Hardee's in 2026?

Hardee's is cheaper on most matched items — 2 of 3. Across the whole menu Hardee's is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.99 for a typical item against $5.00 at Dairy Queen.

What is the price difference between Dairy Queen and Hardee's?

On matched items the average difference is $0.27, or about 28% overall. Dairy Queen averages $6.86 across 42 priced items; Hardee's averages $4.96 across 26.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Dairy Queen or Hardee's?

Dairy Queen starts at $2.29 (Dilly Bar) 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.