Carl's Jr. Menu Prices (2026)
Carl's Jr. prices at a glance
| Famous Star with Cheese | $6.99 |
|---|---|
| Western Bacon Cheeseburger | $7.99 |
| Super Star with Cheese | $8.99 |
| Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders | $6.49 – $9.49 |
| Breakfast Burger | $6.49 |
| Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger | $9.99 |
Cheapest main item: Spicy Chicken Sandwich $2.99 All 27 prices ↓
Carl's Jr. prices itself above McDonald's and Burger King, and the gap is deliberate: its Thickburgers use larger patties, so a Famous Star with Cheese costs about $6.99 and a Western Bacon Cheeseburger about $7.99. Combos add fries and a drink for about $4.
The chain is concentrated in California and the West, where most of its restaurants sit — and where prices are highest. Its sister chain Hardee's serves a near-identical menu east of the Rockies. Prices below are 2026 national averages.
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How to Save Money at Carl's Jr.
- The $6 Big Carl and Famous Star combos that rotate through the app cost about $4 less than ordering the same meal at menu prices.
- My Rewards points on the Carl's Jr. app turn into free items, and new members get a free burger with their first purchase.
- The Spicy Chicken Sandwich at about $2.99 is the cheapest filling item on the menu.
Carl's Jr. Menu — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Famous Star at Carl's Jr. in 2026?
About $6.99 for the sandwich and $10.99 as a combo. California locations run about $1 higher.
How much is a Western Bacon Cheeseburger?
About $7.99, or $9.99 for the double. As a combo add about $4.
What time does Carl's Jr. stop serving breakfast?
At 10:30 AM at most locations. Some 24-hour restaurants serve select breakfast items all day.
Are Carl's Jr. and Hardee's the same?
They share an owner, CKE Restaurants, and most of the menu. Carl's Jr. is mainly in the West and Hardee's in the Midwest and Southeast.
What is the cheapest thing at Carl's Jr.?
The Spicy Chicken Sandwich at about $2.99 and the Double Cheeseburger at about $3.49. Value-menu sides like a small fries cost around $2.
Why is Carl's Jr. more expensive than McDonald's?
The Thickburgers use larger, charbroiled patties, and most restaurants are in high-cost California markets. Comparable sandwiches run about $1 to $2 above McDonald's.
Does Carl's Jr. have a value menu?
Yes. The value lineup includes the Double Cheeseburger, Spicy Chicken Sandwich and small sides, and the app regularly runs $6 combo deals.
How much is a Famous Star with Cheese at Carl's Jr.?
A Famous Star with Cheese costs about $6.99 at Carl's Jr. in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Make it a combo with medium fries and a drink for about $4.00. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much are Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders at Carl's Jr.?
Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders cost about $6.49 for 3 pc and $9.49 for 5 pc at Carl's Jr. in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
How much is a Breakfast Burger at Carl's Jr.?
A Breakfast Burger costs about $6.49 at Carl's Jr. in 2026, based on national average menu prices. Served until 10:30 AM at most locations. Franchise owners set their own prices, so expect to pay a little more at airport, city-centre and highway locations.
Carl's Jr. Price Comparisons
Matched item by item against the chains Carl's Jr. is most often weighed up against — same burger, same fries, same drink, side by side: