How much does a meal cost at popular fast food chains in America?
LOS ANGELES - If you're wondering how much it costs to grab a sandwich, fries, and a drink at America’s top fast food restaurants, here’s a quick breakdown.
While prices can vary depending on your location, these general figures give you an idea of what you might pay.
Fast facts and trends from America's most popular chains
- Most affordable meal: Taco Bell’s Crunchwrap Supreme meal comes in as the best value, ranging from $7.50 to $9.
- Most expensive meal: Five Guys tops the list with their Cheeseburger meal priced between $15 and $17.
- Mid-range options: Chains like Shake Shack, Chipotle, and Jersey Mike’s offer meals in the $12 to $15 range, balancing price with quality.
- Healthier alternatives: Chipotle’s customizable burritos and bowls, along with Panda Express’s fresh stir-fry options, stand out as potentially healthier choices.
- Classic chicken sandwiches dominate: Both Popeyes and KFC offer similarly priced Chicken Sandwich Combos, ranging between $8 to $9.50.
- Premium burger offerings: Shake Shack and Five Guys both cater to premium burger lovers but at a significantly higher price compared to other fast food chains.
Meal costs at popular U.S. fast food chains
McDonald's:
- Big Mac meal: around $8 - $10
- Includes: Big Mac, medium fries, medium drink
Chick-fil-A:
- Chicken Sandwich meal: $8.29 - $9.50
- Includes: Original Chicken Sandwich, waffle fries, medium drink
Subway:
- 6" Turkey Sandwich meal: $7 - $9
- Includes: 6-inch sandwich, chips, drink
Wendy's:
- Dave’s Single Combo: $9 - $10
- Includes: Dave’s Single burger, fries, drink
Burger King:
- Whopper meal: $9 - $11
- Includes: Whopper, fries, drink
Taco Bell:
- Crunchwrap Supreme meal: $7.50 - $9
- Includes: Crunchwrap Supreme, fries or chips, drink
Popeyes:
- Chicken Sandwich Combo: $8 - $9
- Includes: Classic Chicken Sandwich, fries, drink
KFC:
- Chicken Sandwich Combo: $8 - $9.50
- Includes: Chicken Sandwich, fries, drink
Five Guys:
- Cheeseburger meal: $15 - $17
- Includes: Cheeseburger, fries, drink
Shake Shack:
- ShackBurger Combo: $13 - $15
- Includes: ShackBurger, fries, drink
Panda Express:
- Bowl Combo: $10 - $12
- Includes: One entree, one side, drink
Jersey Mike's:
- Regular Sub Combo: $12 - $14
- Includes: Regular-sized sub, chips, drink
Chipotle:
- Burrito Combo: $12 - $14
- Includes: Burrito, chips, drink