Fast Food Prices in United States
21 chains compared in USD and USD. Krispy Kreme is the cheapest, KFC is the most expensive. Part of our Americas fast food guide.
🏆 Chain Ranking — Cheapest to Most Expensive
Ranked by flagship item price. All prices in USD with USD equivalent. Click any chain for the full menu.
| # | Chain | Flagship | Price | USD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 |  Krispy Kreme |
Original Glazed | $1.59 | $1.59 | Full menu → |
| 🥈 | Taco Bell |
Crunchy Taco | $2.09 | $2.09 | Full menu → |
| 🥉 |  Dunkin' |
Medium Hot Coffee | $2.79 | $2.79 | Full menu → |
| 4 |  Jollibee |
1pc Chickenjoy | $4.39 | $4.39 | Full menu → |
| 5 |  Hardee's |
Famous Star | $4.99 | $4.99 | Full menu → |
| 6 |  Chick-fil-A |
Chicken Sandwich | $5.25 | $5.25 | Full menu → |
| 7 | Starbucks |
Grande Caffè Latte | $5.45 | $5.45 | Full menu → |
| 8 | McDonald's |
Big Mac | $5.99 | $5.99 | Full menu → |
| 9 |  Popeyes |
Chicken Sandwich | $5.99 | $5.99 | Full menu → |
| 10 |  Wendy's |
Dave's Single | $6.79 | $6.79 | Full menu → |
| 11 |  Shake Shack |
ShackBurger | $7.69 | $7.69 | Full menu → |
| 12 | Burger King |
Whopper | $7.99 | $7.99 | Full menu → |
| 13 |  Panda Express |
Bowl (1 Side + 1 Entree) | $9.20 | $9.20 | Full menu → |
| 14 |  Chipotle |
Chicken Burrito | $10.75 | $10.75 | Full menu → |
| 15 |  Five Guys |
Hamburger | $10.99 | $10.99 | Full menu → |
| 16 | Subway |
Italian B.M.T. (Footlong) | $11.49 | $11.49 | Full menu → |
| 17 |  Nando's |
Half Chicken | $12.99 | $12.99 | Full menu → |
| 18 |  Papa Johns |
Large Cheese Pizza | $12.99 | $12.99 | Full menu → |
| 19 | Domino's |
Large Pepperoni (Hand Tossed) | $13.99 | $13.99 | Full menu → |
| 20 | Pizza Hut |
Pepperoni (Large) | $15.99 | $15.99 | Full menu → |
| 21 | KFC |
8pc Original Bucket | $22.99 | $22.99 | Full menu → |
💰 5 Cheapest Items Across All Chains
| Chain | Item | Price | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| KFC |
🍫 Brownie | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| Jollibee |
🥧 Peach Mango Pie | $0.79 | $0.79 |
| McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | $0.89 | $0.89 |
| Popeyes |
🍞 Biscuit | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Jollibee |
🍨 Chocolate Sundae | $0.99 | $0.99 |
🔍 Best Price by Category
Cheapest option in each category across all 21 chains in United States.
| Category | Chain | Item | USD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burgers | McDonald's |
🍔 Burger McDo | $0.89 |
| Chicken | Burger King |
🍗 4pc Chicken Nuggets | $1.99 |
| Sides | Popeyes |
🍞 Biscuit | $0.99 |
| Drinks | Jollibee |
🥤 Iced Tea (Reg) | $0.99 |
| Breakfast | Hardee's |
🥐 Sausage Biscuit | $2.49 |
| Donuts | Dunkin' |
🍩 Glazed Donut | $1.29 |
| Shakes | Shake Shack |
🥤 Shake (Vanilla/Choc) | $6.39 |
Fast Food Prices in United States: Overview
Fast food in United States is similarly priced compared to the United States. The cheapest chain is Krispy Kreme, where a Original Glazed costs $1.59 ($1.59 USD). The most expensive is KFC at $22.99 USD for a comparable item.
Fast food delivery in United States is available through Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub. Expect a 10-25% markup on in-store prices once platform fees and delivery charges are added.
Tipping is not expected at fast food counters in United States. Prices are displayed in USD ($).
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