Dave's Hot Chicken vs Wingstop: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 22, 2026 4 items matched

The short answer

Wingstop is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Wingstop is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.23 per item.

Typical menu price: Dave's Hot Chicken $7.49 · Wingstop $10.79

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Dave's Hot Chicken's wording first.

Item	Dave's Hot Chicken	Wingstop	Difference
Large Friesvs Seasoned Fries (regular)	$7.49	$3.99	$3.50 cheaper at Wingstop
Friesvs Seasoned Fries (regular)	$4.49	$3.99	$0.50 cheaper at Wingstop
Fountain Drinkvs Fountain Drink (regular)	$3.19	$2.79	$0.40 cheaper at Wingstop
Bottled Water	$2.79	$2.29	$0.50 cheaper at Wingstop

Dave's Hot Chicken vs Wingstop at a Glance

	Dave's Hot Chicken	Wingstop
Typical menu price	$7.49	$10.79
Average menu price	$12.91	$21.10
Cheapest item	Bottled Water — $2.79	Veggie Sticks — $2.29
Most expensive item	Party Pack (feeds 6–8) — $89.99	Crew Pack (100 wings) — $129.99
Items priced	34	38
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$$	$$
Founded	2017	1994
Headquarters	Pasadena, California	Addison, Texas
Locations	Over 300 locations in the U.S. and Canada	More than 2,200 restaurants in the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Dave's Hot Chicken has the lower typical menu price of the two — $7.49 against $10.79 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Wingstop gets you in cheaper at $2.29.

Dave's Hot Chicken is strongest on Dave's #1 Combo, Slider Combo, Cheese Fries; Wingstop on 10 pc. Boneless Wings, Louisiana Rub, Seasoned Fries. 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

Dave's Hot Chicken

Dave's #1 at $12.49 is the value anchor of the menu — two tenders plus every side for barely more than two tenders alone.
Heat level is free at all seven tiers, so there is never a reason to pay for extra spice.
Family packs bring the per-tender cost down by roughly 20 percent compared with ordering combos individually.

Wingstop

Boneless wings cost roughly 30% less than bone-in for the same count — a 10-piece boneless at $9.49 against $12.99 classic.
Group and family packs bring the per-wing price down about 15% against ordering the same count in smaller portions.
All twelve flavours cost the same, so Louisiana Rub and Lemon Pepper are no cheaper or dearer than Hot Honey Rub — pick on taste alone.

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.

Dave's Hot Chicken vs Wingstop — FAQ

Is Dave's Hot Chicken cheaper than Wingstop in 2026?

Wingstop is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 4. Across the whole menu Dave's Hot Chicken is the lower-priced of the two, at $7.49 for a typical item against $10.79 at Wingstop.

What is the price difference between Dave's Hot Chicken and Wingstop?

On matched items the average difference is $1.23, or about 39% overall. Dave's Hot Chicken averages $12.91 across 25 priced items; Wingstop averages $21.10 across 38.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Dave's Hot Chicken or Wingstop?

Dave's Hot Chicken starts at $2.79 (Bottled Water) and Wingstop at $2.29 (Veggie Sticks).

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.