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

Updated August 27, 2026 4 items matched

The short answer

McDonald's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 4 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, McDonald's is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $1.13 per item.

Typical menu price: Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers $5.99 · McDonald's $4.29

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	McDonald's	Difference
Grilled Chicken Sandwichvs McCrispy Chicken Sandwich	$7.29	$5.69	$1.60 cheaper at McDonald's
Crispy Chicken Sandwichvs McCrispy Chicken Sandwich	$7.29	$5.69	$1.60 cheaper at McDonald's
Milkshake (regular)vs Milkshake (medium)	$5.49	$4.39	$1.10 cheaper at McDonald's
Coffeevs Iced Coffee (medium)	$2.29	$2.49	$0.20 cheaper at Freddy's

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

	Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers	McDonald's
Typical menu price	$5.99	$4.29
Average menu price	$5.94	$4.97
Cheapest item	Coffee — $2.29	Apple Slices — $1.29
Most expensive item	Custard Quart (to go) — $10.99	Bundle Box (family) — $24.99
Items priced	45	51
Menu sections	6	6
Price range	$	$
Founded	2002	1955
Headquarters	Wichita, Kansas	Chicago, Illinois
Locations	More than 550 restaurants across the United States	More than 13,500 restaurants in the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

McDonald's has the lower typical menu price of the two — $4.29 against $5.99 — but a typical price only tells you where the middle of the menu sits. At the value end, McDonald's gets you in cheaper at $1.29.

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is strongest on Original Double Steakburger, Shoestring Fries, Fry Sauce; McDonald's on Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, 10 pc. Chicken McNuggets. 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.

McDonald's

The $5 Meal Deal is the single best value on the menu — the same four items ordered separately run close to $12.
The McDonald's app gives a free item on many orders and runs a points programme worth roughly 5% back; app prices are frequently below counter prices for the same item.
20-piece McNuggets at $9.99 cost about $0.50 per nugget against $0.65 for a 4-piece — the best per-unit price on the menu.

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 McDonald's — FAQ

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

McDonald's is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 4. Across the whole menu McDonald's is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.29 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 McDonald's?

On matched items the average difference is $1.13, or about 16% overall. Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers averages $5.94 across 44 priced items; McDonald's averages $4.97 across 51.

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

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers starts at $2.29 (Coffee) and McDonald's at $1.29 (Apple Slices).

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.