Hardee's vs Portillo's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Hardee's is the cheaper of the two. Of the 3 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Hardee's is cheaper on 3 of them, by an average of $4.00 per item.
Make Hardee's and Portillo's 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.
Portillo's
- Ordering the beef dipped, wet or dry costs nothing extra — the preparation is free, so ask for what you actually want.
- Italian Beef family packs at $59.99 feed four to six for roughly the price of five individual sandwiches with sides.
- Portillo's ships nationwide, so the chocolate cake and Italian beef kits are available outside the chain's footprint.
Hardee's vs Portillo's — FAQ
Is Hardee's cheaper than Portillo's in 2026?
Hardee's is cheaper on most matched items — 3 of 3. Across the whole menu Hardee's is the lower-priced of the two, at $4.99 for a typical item against $9.29 at Portillo's.
What is the price difference between Hardee's and Portillo's?
On matched items the average difference is $4.00, or about 65% overall. Hardee's averages $4.96 across 26 priced items; Portillo's averages $14.10 across 40.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Hardee's or Portillo's?
Hardee's starts at $2.29 (Hash Rounds (medium)) and Portillo's at $3.79 (Fries (regular)).
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.