Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers vs Jack in the Box: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 15, 2026 9 items matched

The short answer

Jack in the Box is the cheaper of the two. Of the 9 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Jack in the Box is cheaper on 8 of them, by an average of $0.82 per item.

Typical menu price: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers $5.99 · Jack in the Box $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	Jack in the Box	Difference
Grilled Chicken Sandwich	$7.29	$6.99	$0.30 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Crispy Chicken Sandwichvs Crispy Chicken Strips (4 pc)	$7.29	$7.49	$0.20 cheaper at Freddy's
Cheese Friesvs Value Fries (small)	$4.79	$2.29	$2.50 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Onion Rings	$4.49	$3.79	$0.70 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Shoestring Fries (large)vs Value Fries (small)	$4.19	$2.29	$1.90 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Fountain Drink (large)vs Fountain Drink (medium)	$3.29	$2.69	$0.60 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Shoestring Fries (regular)vs Value Fries (small)	$3.29	$2.29	$1.00 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Fountain Drink (regular)vs Fountain Drink (medium)	$2.79	$2.69	$0.10 cheaper at Jack in the Box
Coffee	$2.29	$2.19	$0.10 cheaper at Jack in the Box

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers vs Jack in the Box at a Glance

	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	Jack in the Box
Typical menu price	$5.99	$4.99
Average menu price	$5.94	$4.94
Cheapest item	Coffee — $2.29	Two Tacos — $1.79
Most expensive item	Custard Quart (to go) — $10.99	Munchie Meal (any variety) — $12.49
Items priced	45	44
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	2002	1951
Headquarters	Wichita, Kansas	San Diego, California
Locations	More than 550 restaurants across the United States	About 2,200 restaurants, concentrated in the West and South

Which One Should You Order From?

Jack in the Box 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, Jack in the Box gets you in cheaper at $1.79.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is strongest on Original Double Steakburger, Shoestring Fries, Fry Sauce; Jack in the Box on Two Tacos, Munchie Meal, Curly 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

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.

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.

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 Jack in the Box — FAQ

Is Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers cheaper than Jack in the Box in 2026?

Jack in the Box is cheaper on most matched items — 8 of 9. Across the whole menu Jack in the Box 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 Jack in the Box?

On matched items the average difference is $0.82, or about 17% overall. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers averages $5.94 across 44 priced items; Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44.

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

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