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

Updated September 26, 2026 4 items matched

The short answer

Hardee's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Hardee's is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $0.92 per item.

Typical menu price: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers $5.99 · 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 — Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers's wording first.

Item	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Hardee's	Difference
Grilled Chicken Sandwichvs Classic Chicken Sandwich	$7.29	$5.99	$1.30 cheaper at Hardee's
Crispy Chicken Sandwichvs Classic Chicken Sandwich	$7.29	$5.99	$1.30 cheaper at Hardee's
Onion Rings	$4.49	$3.79	$0.70 cheaper at Hardee's
Fountain Drink (regular)vs Fountain Drink (medium)	$2.79	$2.39	$0.40 cheaper at Hardee's

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Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers vs Hardee's at a Glance

	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Hardee's
Typical menu price	$5.99	$4.99
Average menu price	$5.94	$4.96
Cheapest item	Coffee — $2.29	Hash Rounds (medium) — $2.29
Most expensive item	Custard Quart (to go) — $10.99	Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (5 pc) — $8.99
Items priced	45	26
Menu sections	6	4
Price range	$	$
Founded	2002	1960
Headquarters	Wichita, Kansas	Franklin, Tennessee
Locations	More than 550 restaurants across 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 $5.99 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers gets you in cheaper at $2.29.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is strongest on Original Double Steakburger, Shoestring Fries, Fry Sauce; 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

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.

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.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers vs Hardee's — FAQ

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

Hardee's is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 4. Across the whole menu Hardee's is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.99 for a typical item against $5.99 at Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers.

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

On matched items the average difference is $0.92, or about 16% overall. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers averages $5.94 across 44 priced items; Hardee's averages $4.96 across 26.

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

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers starts at $2.29 (Coffee) 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.