Hardee's vs Jack in the Box: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
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 3 of them, by an average of $0.57 per item.
Make Hardee's and Jack in the Box at Home
Whichever of the two wins on price, cooking the favorites at home beats both. These are the sauces, mixes and kitchen tools that get closest to the real thing.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
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.
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.
Hardee's vs Jack in the Box — FAQ
Is Hardee's cheaper than Jack in the Box in 2026?
Hardee's is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 4. Across the whole menu Jack in the Box is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.99 for a typical item against $4.99 at Hardee's.
What is the price difference between Hardee's and Jack in the Box?
On matched items the average difference is $0.57, or about less than 1% overall. Hardee's averages $4.96 across 26 priced items; Jack in the Box averages $4.94 across 44.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Hardee's or Jack in the Box?
Hardee's starts at $2.29 (Hash Rounds (medium)) 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.