Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen vs Wingstop: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Wingstop is the cheaper of the two. Of the 12 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Wingstop is cheaper on 7 of them, by an average of $4.92 per item.
Deals Worth Knowing at Both
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
- The $6 Big Box — two pieces of chicken, two sides and a biscuit — is the best price-per-calorie order at any national chicken chain.
- A 12-piece Signature at $23.99 works out to $2.00 per piece against $2.75 for an 2-piece; the family sizes are where Popeyes beats Chick-fil-A outright.
- Red beans and rice at $2.99 is priced the same as plain fries and is a genuine side dish rather than a filler — order it instead.
Wingstop
- Boneless wings cost roughly 30% less than bone-in for the same count — a 10-piece boneless at $9.49 against $12.99 classic.
- Group and family packs bring the per-wing price down about 15% against ordering the same count in smaller portions.
- All twelve flavours cost the same, so Louisiana Rub and Lemon Pepper are no cheaper or dearer than Hot Honey Rub — pick on taste alone.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen vs Wingstop — FAQ
Is Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen cheaper than Wingstop in 2026?
Wingstop is cheaper on most matched items — 7 of 12. Across the whole menu Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is the lower-priced of the two, at $5.99 for a typical item against $10.79 at Wingstop.
What is the price difference between Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen and Wingstop?
On matched items the average difference is $4.92, or about 57% overall. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen averages $9.16 across 40 priced items; Wingstop averages $21.10 across 38.
Which has the cheaper entry price, Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen or Wingstop?
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen starts at $1.29 (Biscuit) and Wingstop at $2.29 (Veggie Sticks).
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.