Fast food price insights
What the drive-thru really costs: prices from 61,564 fast food restaurants in the US across 17 chains, checked 2026-10-01. Every figure below compares each restaurant's own pickup price from the brand's ordering app, so the numbers are what you would actually pay at the window.
Data as of . Updated daily.
Key findings
- KFC has the biggest price gap between locations: its priciest restaurant charges 186% more than its cheapest for the same basket. Shake Shack has the smallest gap, 21%.
- Houston, TX is the biggest cluster of bargain fast food in the US: 297 of its 607 restaurants rank in their brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- Tennessee is the cheapest state for fast food overall (Drive Thru Index 95, where 100 is the national typical price) and Alaska the most expensive (129), averaging each brand against its own national prices.
- A McDonald's Big Mac costs anywhere from $3.99 to $9.50 across 13,736 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $5.99.
- Texas is the cheapest state for McDonald's and Alaska the priciest, comparing the same basket of 6 items at 13,733 restaurants.
- Ordering McDonald's for delivery costs 28% more than picking up the same items.
- McDonald's airport locations charge 9% more than the brand's typical restaurant.
- McDonald's in Alaska is 40% pricier than on the mainland.
- McDonald's in Hawaii is 22% pricier than on the mainland.
- A Burger King Whopper costs anywhere from $3.99 to $10.19 across 6,228 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $6.29.
- Oklahoma is the cheapest state for Burger King and Hawaii the priciest, comparing the same basket of 6 items at 6,211 restaurants.
- Ordering Burger King for delivery costs 28% more than picking up the same items.
- Burger King in Hawaii is 51% pricier than on the mainland.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single costs anywhere from $3.99 to $9.99 across 5,403 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $5.99.
- Nevada is the cheapest state for Wendy's and Alaska the priciest, comparing the same basket of 6 items at 5,324 restaurants.
- Wendy's airport locations charge 6% more than the brand's typical restaurant.
- Wendy's in Alaska is 22% pricier than on the mainland.
- Wendy's in Hawaii is 18% pricier than on the mainland.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme costs anywhere from $3.99 to $9.59 across 7,731 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $6.69.
- Kansas is the cheapest state for Taco Bell and Alaska the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 7,728 restaurants.
- Taco Bell in Alaska is 14% pricier than on the mainland.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich costs anywhere from $3.99 to $12.99 across 3,232 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $5.39.
- Nevada is the cheapest state for KFC and Alaska the priciest, comparing the same basket of 3 items at 3,228 restaurants.
- Ordering KFC for delivery costs 0% more than picking up the same items.
- KFC in Alaska is 40% pricier than on the mainland.
- KFC in Hawaii is 20% pricier than on the mainland.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich costs anywhere from $4.49 to $9.99 across 3,044 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $5.79.
- Arkansas is the cheapest state for Popeyes and Washington the priciest, comparing the same basket of 6 items at 2,959 restaurants.
- Popeyes in Hawaii is 16% pricier than on the mainland.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich costs anywhere from $1.00 to $11.99 across 3,052 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $5.25.
- Mississippi is the cheapest state for Chick-fil-A and Hawaii the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 3,043 restaurants.
- Chick-fil-A in Hawaii is 29% pricier than on the mainland.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito costs anywhere from $8.45 to $12.10 across 4,145 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $9.80.
- Minnesota is the cheapest state for Chipotle and New York the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 4,108 restaurants.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian costs anywhere from $8.25 to $16.99 across 3,406 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $10.95.
- Arkansas is the cheapest state for Jersey Mike's and Hawaii the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 3,338 restaurants.
- Jersey Mike's in Hawaii is 20% pricier than on the mainland.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder costs anywhere from $8.29 to $15.99 across 1,274 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $9.89.
- Indiana is the cheapest state for Firehouse Subs and California the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 1,220 restaurants.
- A Five Guys Hamburger costs anywhere from $8.00 to $13.19 across 1,403 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $10.89.
- Idaho is the cheapest state for Five Guys and California the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 1,331 restaurants.
- A Culver's ButterBurger Cheese costs anywhere from $3.89 to $6.79 across 1,086 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $4.99.
- Utah is the cheapest state for Culver's and Michigan the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 1,085 restaurants.
- A A&W Papa Burger costs anywhere from $3.24 to $8.49 across 135 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $5.69.
- Kansas is the cheapest state for A&W and California the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 129 restaurants.
- A Shake Shack ShackBurger costs anywhere from $7.29 to $8.49 across 431 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $7.99.
- North Carolina is the cheapest state for Shake Shack and California the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 426 restaurants.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger costs anywhere from $4.69 to $8.49 across 3,348 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $5.69.
- Indiana is the cheapest state for Sonic and California the priciest, comparing the same basket of 6 items at 3,338 restaurants.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef costs anywhere from $3.29 to $9.24 across 3,027 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $5.09.
- Iowa is the cheapest state for Arby's and Alaska the priciest, comparing the same basket of 6 items at 2,942 restaurants.
- Arby's in Alaska is 29% pricier than on the mainland.
- A Whataburger Whataburger costs anywhere from $5.49 to $9.99 across 883 restaurants in the US; the typical price is $5.99.
- Tennessee is the cheapest state for Whataburger and Louisiana the priciest, comparing the same basket of 4 items at 881 restaurants.
- For McDonald's, Houston, TX has the most bargain restaurants: 125 of 128 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Burger King, Houston, TX has the most bargain restaurants: 81 of 84 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Wendy's, Columbus, OH has the most bargain restaurants: 30 of 31 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Taco Bell, Indianapolis, IN has the most bargain restaurants: 22 of 39 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For KFC, Las Vegas, NV has the most bargain restaurants: 14 of 14 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Popeyes, Houston, TX has the most bargain restaurants: 26 of 66 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Chick-fil-A, Houston, TX has the most bargain restaurants: 22 of 46 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Chipotle, Columbus, OH has the most bargain restaurants: 17 of 21 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Jersey Mike's, San Antonio, TX has the most bargain restaurants: 15 of 18 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Firehouse Subs, Tallahassee, FL has the most bargain restaurants: 7 of 8 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Five Guys, Indianapolis, IN has the most bargain restaurants: 6 of 6 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Culver's, Indianapolis, IN has the most bargain restaurants: 4 of 8 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Shake Shack, Dallas, TX has the most bargain restaurants: 5 of 5 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Sonic, Memphis, TN has the most bargain restaurants: 13 of 13 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Arby's, Omaha, NE has the most bargain restaurants: 10 of 10 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
- For Whataburger, Houston, TX has the most bargain restaurants: 7 of 42 are in the brand's cheapest fifth nationally.
The scoop
KFC Has The Wildest Price SwingKFC’s priciest basket in Universal City, CA is $51.97, while Albion, NY comes in at $18.18. That makes the priciest store 186% above its cheapest, the biggest spread on the map.
Taco Bell Stays TightestTaco Bell is the most consistent brand shown, with its priciest store 52% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $23.56 in Lubbock, TX to $35.76 in Universal City, CA.
Airports And Travel Stops Pop UpSome high-price oddballs are classic on-the-go spots. KFC has an airport site in Fairbanks, AK at $45.00, while McDonald’s has a travel stop site in Acoma, NM at $28.72.
McDonald’s Covers The MapMcDonald’s has the most restaurants in this view, with 13659 stores compared. Its basket stretches from $19.06 in Louisville, GA to $40.20 in Anchorage, AK.
State Medians Show Big Local FlavorFor McDonald’s, TX is the lowest median state at $21.26, while AK tops the list at $33.52. Burger King’s lowest median is OK at $12.66, and its highest is HI at $23.26.
Cheapest to most expensive states
Each state's Drive Thru Index score averages every brand's typical basket there against that brand's own national typical price, so 100 is the national norm, 90 is 10% cheaper and 120 is 20% pricier. Brands are never compared with each other.
| Rank | State | Index | vs national | Brands | Restaurants compared |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tennessee | 95 | -5% | 16 | 1,792 |
| 2 | Mississippi | 96 | -4% | 14 | 733 |
| 3 | Indiana | 96 | -4% | 15 | 1,608 |
| 4 | Kentucky | 96 | -4% | 14 | 1,119 |
| 5 | North Carolina | 96 | -4% | 16 | 2,297 |
| 6 | Texas | 97 | -3% | 16 | 6,488 |
| 7 | Oklahoma | 97 | -3% | 14 | 1,011 |
| 8 | Arkansas | 97 | -3% | 14 | 861 |
| 9 | Alabama | 97 | -3% | 15 | 1,195 |
| 10 | West Virginia | 97 | -3% | 12 | 454 |
| 11 | Ohio | 98 | -2% | 15 | 2,842 |
| 12 | Georgia | 98 | -2% | 16 | 2,422 |
| 13 | Louisiana | 98 | -2% | 14 | 1,104 |
| 14 | Kansas | 98 | -2% | 16 | 723 |
| 15 | Utah | 98 | -2% | 15 | 626 |
| 16 | South Carolina | 98 | -2% | 15 | 1,264 |
| 17 | Idaho | 98 | -2% | 12 | 287 |
| 18 | Wisconsin | 99 | -1% | 14 | 1,096 |
| 19 | Missouri | 99 | -1% | 16 | 1,392 |
| 20 | Nevada | 99 | -1% | 14 | 555 |
| 21 | North Dakota | 99 | -1% | 10 | 108 |
| 22 | Wyoming | 99 | -1% | 8 | 95 |
| 23 | Iowa | 100 | +0% | 14 | 527 |
| 24 | New Mexico | 100 | +0% | 14 | 452 |
| 25 | Minnesota | 100 | +0% | 16 | 903 |
| 26 | Florida | 101 | +1% | 16 | 4,238 |
| 27 | Illinois | 101 | +1% | 15 | 2,322 |
| 28 | Michigan | 101 | +1% | 16 | 2,058 |
| 29 | Nebraska | 101 | +1% | 13 | 368 |
| 30 | Montana | 101 | +1% | 9 | 155 |
| 31 | Virginia | 102 | +2% | 14 | 1,808 |
| 32 | Pennsylvania | 102 | +2% | 14 | 1,962 |
| 33 | South Dakota | 102 | +2% | 8 | 120 |
| 34 | Maine | 103 | +3% | 9 | 152 |
| 35 | Arizona | 104 | +4% | 16 | 1,424 |
| 36 | Maryland | 104 | +4% | 14 | 1,103 |
| 37 | Delaware | 104 | +4% | 11 | 168 |
| 38 | Colorado | 104 | +4% | 16 | 1,131 |
| 39 | Massachusetts | 104 | +4% | 11 | 787 |
| 40 | Rhode Island | 104 | +4% | 9 | 148 |
| 41 | Washington DC | 105 | +5% | 8 | 88 |
| 42 | New Hampshire | 105 | +5% | 9 | 179 |
| 43 | New Jersey | 106 | +6% | 13 | 1,093 |
| 44 | New York | 107 | +7% | 14 | 2,292 |
| 45 | Vermont | 108 | +8% | 4 | 42 |
| 46 | Oregon | 109 | +9% | 13 | 643 |
| 47 | Connecticut | 111 | +11% | 11 | 489 |
| 48 | Washington | 112 | +12% | 14 | 989 |
| 49 | California | 118 | +18% | 15 | 4,883 |
| 50 | Hawaii | 123 | +23% | 8 | 170 |
| 51 | Alaska | 129 | +29% | 5 | 59 |
Bargain clusters
Where cheap fast food clusters: the places with the most restaurants whose basket ranks in their own brand's cheapest fifth nationally. Each brand is judged against itself, never against another brand's prices.
| City, all brands | Bargain restaurants | Restaurants compared | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston, TX | 297 | 607 | 49% |
| Columbus, OH | 99 | 169 | 59% |
| Fort Worth, TX | 96 | 152 | 63% |
| Knoxville, TN | 93 | 110 | 85% |
| Indianapolis, IN | 93 | 155 | 60% |
| Brand | Top bargain cities | Top bargain states |
|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Houston, TX (125 of 128), Dallas, TX (42 of 61), Fort Worth, TX (40 of 41) | TX (997 of 1,288), OH (185 of 611), TN (162 of 341) |
| Burger King | Houston, TX (81 of 84), Albuquerque, NM (21 of 21), Indianapolis, IN (20 of 24) | TX (260 of 535), NC (147 of 210), AL (111 of 121) |
| Wendy's | Columbus, OH (30 of 31), Charlotte, NC (17 of 17), Louisville, KY (17 of 18) | NC (159 of 242), OH (140 of 384), SC (101 of 128) |
| Taco Bell | Indianapolis, IN (22 of 39), Fort Worth, TX (20 of 22), Omaha, NE (18 of 18) | TX (387 of 709), AL (141 of 162), IN (116 of 261) |
| KFC | Las Vegas, NV (14 of 14), Columbus, OH (10 of 10), Phoenix, AZ (9 of 9) | NC (74 of 132), TX (54 of 209), SC (53 of 94) |
| Popeyes | Houston, TX (26 of 66), Baltimore, MD (14 of 15), Memphis, TN (12 of 13) | TX (165 of 420), MS (63 of 63), GA (54 of 137) |
| Chick-fil-A | Houston, TX (22 of 46), San Antonio, TX (20 of 30), Fort Worth, TX (14 of 17) | TX (257 of 471), GA (204 of 253), NC (133 of 178) |
| Chipotle | Columbus, OH (17 of 21), Cincinnati, OH (15 of 23), Atlanta, GA (14 of 16) | OH (181 of 271), FL (113 of 326), IL (89 of 189) |
| Jersey Mike's | San Antonio, TX (15 of 18), Las Vegas, NV (14 of 14), Nashville, TN (7 of 8) | FL (59 of 260), OH (53 of 135), TX (49 of 264) |
| Firehouse Subs | Tallahassee, FL (7 of 8), San Antonio, TX (3 of 7), Orlando, FL (3 of 10) | GA (48 of 94), FL (32 of 171), TX (28 of 137) |
| Five Guys | Indianapolis, IN (6 of 6) | IN (34 of 34), MA (30 of 38), SC (23 of 32) |
| Culver's | Indianapolis, IN (4 of 8), Fort Wayne, IN (2 of 6), Jacksonville, FL (1 of 5) | WI (42 of 156), IA (38 of 41), IL (22 of 142) |
| A&W | — | WI (12 of 43), MI (4 of 14) |
| Shake Shack | Dallas, TX (5 of 5), Houston, TX (5 of 5), Las Vegas, NV (1 of 6) | TX (31 of 32), NC (12 of 12), OH (12 of 12) |
| Sonic | Memphis, TN (13 of 13), Tulsa, OK (13 of 14), Oklahoma City, OK (13 of 34) | TX (185 of 886), OK (135 of 257), TN (122 of 219) |
| Arby's | Omaha, NE (10 of 10), Knoxville, TN (9 of 12), Cincinnati, OH (8 of 9) | OH (62 of 251), TN (61 of 111), KY (56 of 105) |
| Whataburger | Houston, TX (7 of 42), Shreveport, LA (5 of 5), Arlington, TX (5 of 7) | TX (82 of 535), TN (25 of 31), MO (20 of 20) |
By brand
| Brand | Restaurants | Item | Typical price | Range | Cheapest state | Priciest state | Gap between locations | Delivery vs pickup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 13,736 | Big Mac | $5.99 | $3.99 to $9.50 | TX | AK | 107% | +28% |
| Burger King | 6,228 | Whopper | $6.29 | $3.99 to $10.19 | OK | HI | 100% | +28% |
| Wendy's | 5,403 | Dave's Single | $5.99 | $3.99 to $9.99 | NV | AK | 70% | — |
| Taco Bell | 7,731 | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.69 | $3.99 to $9.59 | KS | AK | 52% | — |
| KFC | 3,232 | Chicken Sandwich | $5.39 | $3.99 to $12.99 | NV | AK | 186% | +0% |
| Popeyes | 3,044 | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.79 | $4.49 to $9.99 | AR | WA | 91% | — |
| Chick-fil-A | 3,052 | Chicken Sandwich | $5.25 | $1.00 to $11.99 | MS | HI | 120% | — |
| Chipotle | 4,145 | Chicken Burrito | $9.80 | $8.45 to $12.10 | MN | NY | 33% | — |
| Jersey Mike's | 3,406 | Original Italian | $10.95 | $8.25 to $16.99 | AR | HI | 63% | — |
| Firehouse Subs | 1,274 | Hook & Ladder | $9.89 | $8.29 to $15.99 | IN | CA | 78% | — |
| Five Guys | 1,403 | Hamburger | $10.89 | $8.00 to $13.19 | ID | CA | 51% | — |
| Culver's | 1,086 | ButterBurger Cheese | $4.99 | $3.89 to $6.79 | UT | MI | 47% | — |
| A&W | 135 | Papa Burger | $5.69 | $3.24 to $8.49 | KS | CA | 67% | — |
| Shake Shack | 431 | ShackBurger | $7.99 | $7.29 to $8.49 | NC | CA | 21% | — |
| Sonic | 3,348 | Sonic Cheeseburger | $5.69 | $4.69 to $8.49 | IN | CA | 68% | — |
| Arby's | 3,027 | Classic Roast Beef | $5.09 | $3.29 to $9.24 | IA | AK | 133% | — |
| Whataburger | 883 | Whataburger | $5.99 | $5.49 to $9.99 | TN | LA | 35% | — |
Questions people ask
- How much does a McDonald's Big Mac cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Big Mac costs $3.99 to $9.50 at 13,736 McDonald's restaurants, with a typical price of $5.99.
- Where is McDonald's cheapest in the US?
- Texas has the cheapest typical McDonald's basket and Alaska the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Houston, TX.
- How much does a Burger King Whopper cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whopper costs $3.99 to $10.19 at 6,228 Burger King restaurants, with a typical price of $6.29.
- Where is Burger King cheapest in the US?
- Oklahoma has the cheapest typical Burger King basket and Hawaii the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Douglas, GA.
- How much does a Wendy's Dave's Single cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Dave's Single costs $3.99 to $9.99 at 5,403 Wendy's restaurants, with a typical price of $5.99.
- Where is Wendy's cheapest in the US?
- Nevada has the cheapest typical Wendy's basket and Alaska the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Morehead, KY.
- How much does a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $3.99 to $9.59 at 7,731 Taco Bell restaurants, with a typical price of $6.69.
- Where is Taco Bell cheapest in the US?
- Kansas has the cheapest typical Taco Bell basket and Alaska the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Lubbock, TX.
- How much does a KFC Chicken Sandwich cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $3.99 to $12.99 at 3,232 KFC restaurants, with a typical price of $5.39.
- Where is KFC cheapest in the US?
- Nevada has the cheapest typical KFC basket and Alaska the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Albion, NY.
- How much does a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.49 to $9.99 at 3,044 Popeyes restaurants, with a typical price of $5.79.
- Where is Popeyes cheapest in the US?
- Arkansas has the cheapest typical Popeyes basket and Washington the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Mundelein, IL.
- How much does a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $1.00 to $11.99 at 3,052 Chick-fil-A restaurants, with a typical price of $5.25.
- Where is Chick-fil-A cheapest in the US?
- Mississippi has the cheapest typical Chick-fil-A basket and Hawaii the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Covington, GA.
- How much does a Chipotle Chicken Burrito cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Burrito costs $8.45 to $12.10 at 4,145 Chipotle restaurants, with a typical price of $9.80.
- Where is Chipotle cheapest in the US?
- Minnesota has the cheapest typical Chipotle basket and New York the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Lawrence, KS.
- How much does a Jersey Mike's Original Italian cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Original Italian costs $8.25 to $16.99 at 3,406 Jersey Mike's restaurants, with a typical price of $10.95.
- Where is Jersey Mike's cheapest in the US?
- Arkansas has the cheapest typical Jersey Mike's basket and Hawaii the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Crown Point, IN.
- How much does a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hook & Ladder costs $8.29 to $15.99 at 1,274 Firehouse Subs restaurants, with a typical price of $9.89.
- Where is Firehouse Subs cheapest in the US?
- Indiana has the cheapest typical Firehouse Subs basket and California the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Alvin, TX.
- How much does a Five Guys Hamburger cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hamburger costs $8.00 to $13.19 at 1,403 Five Guys restaurants, with a typical price of $10.89.
- Where is Five Guys cheapest in the US?
- Idaho has the cheapest typical Five Guys basket and California the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Rolesville, NC.
- How much does a Culver's ButterBurger Cheese cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ButterBurger Cheese costs $3.89 to $6.79 at 1,086 Culver's restaurants, with a typical price of $4.99.
- Where is Culver's cheapest in the US?
- Utah has the cheapest typical Culver's basket and Michigan the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Clarksville, TN.
- How much does a A&W Papa Burger cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Papa Burger costs $3.24 to $8.49 at 135 A&W restaurants, with a typical price of $5.69.
- Where is A&W cheapest in the US?
- Kansas has the cheapest typical A&W basket and California the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Fairview, KS.
- How much does a Shake Shack ShackBurger cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ShackBurger costs $7.29 to $8.49 at 431 Shake Shack restaurants, with a typical price of $7.99.
- Where is Shake Shack cheapest in the US?
- North Carolina has the cheapest typical Shake Shack basket and California the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Merriam, KS.
- How much does a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $4.69 to $8.49 at 3,348 Sonic restaurants, with a typical price of $5.69.
- Where is Sonic cheapest in the US?
- Indiana has the cheapest typical Sonic basket and California the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Seiling, OK.
- How much does a Arby's Classic Roast Beef cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Roast Beef costs $3.29 to $9.24 at 3,027 Arby's restaurants, with a typical price of $5.09.
- Where is Arby's cheapest in the US?
- Iowa has the cheapest typical Arby's basket and Alaska the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Oneida, TN.
- How much does a Whataburger Whataburger cost in the US?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whataburger costs $5.49 to $9.99 at 883 Whataburger restaurants, with a typical price of $5.99.
- Where is Whataburger cheapest in the US?
- Tennessee has the cheapest typical Whataburger basket and Louisiana the most expensive (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01). The single cheapest restaurant is in Hermitage, TN.
How the index works
Every day we check the menu at every US restaurant of each chain, using the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup and delivery price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items that every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells, so a comparison is never skewed by a missing item. Restaurants with a limited menu, and prices that are clearly a menu code error, are left out of comparisons. "Typical" means the median restaurant.
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Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com), prices checked 2026-10-01. Journalists are welcome to quote any figure on this page.