How much does a meal cost at popular fast food chains in America?

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
The Source:
This article is based on a review of available information from official menus and online data from popular fast food chains to provide an overview of current meal prices.