Five Guys vs Jack in the Box: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Jack in the Box is the cheaper of the two. Of the 8 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Jack in the Box is cheaper on 8 of them, by an average of $3.49 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Five Guys
- Order a 'little' burger unless you want two patties — it is a normal single-patty burger and saves about $2.30.
- A regular fries at $7.19 genuinely feeds two people; ordering one between two is the main way to make Five Guys affordable.
- All fifteen toppings and all milkshake mix-ins are free, so a fully loaded burger costs the same as a plain one.
Jack in the Box
- Two tacos for $1.79 is the cheapest hot food at any major chain, and they are available 24 hours a day.
- The Munchie Meal at $12.49 bundles an entree, two sides, two tacos and a drink — roughly $5 less than buying the same items separately.
- Breakfast is served all day, so a $3.29 Breakfast Jack works as a cheap dinner.
Five Guys vs Jack in the Box — FAQ
Is Five Guys cheaper than Jack in the Box in 2026?
Jack in the Box is cheaper on most matched items — 8 of 8. Across the whole menu Jack in the Box is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.99 for a typical item against $8.69 at Five Guys.
What is the price difference between Five Guys and Jack in the Box?
On matched items the average difference is $3.49, or about 44% overall. Five Guys averages $8.82 across 29 priced items; Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Five Guys or Jack in the Box?
Five Guys starts at $2.69 (Bottled Water) and Jack in the Box at $1.79 (Two Tacos).
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.