Fast food prices in Arkansas
Arkansas ranks 10th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 96, 4% below the national typical price).
546 restaurants, prices as of . See Arkansas on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.69 in Arkansas ($4.89 to $6.49 across 167 restaurants). McDonald's here is 4% below its US typical price.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $5.99 in Arkansas ($5.69 to $6.49 across 73 restaurants). Burger King here is 3% below its US typical price.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.99 in Arkansas ($5.79 to $7.19 across 65 restaurants). Wendy's here is 1% below its US typical price.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.59 in Arkansas ($5.69 to $6.59 across 116 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 3% above its US typical price.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Arkansas ($5.29 to $6.96 across 46 restaurants). KFC here is level with its US typical price.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Arkansas ($4.99 to $5.99 across 50 restaurants). Popeyes here is 18% below its US typical price.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.09 in Arkansas ($4.99 to $5.45 across 29 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 3% below its US typical price.
The scoop
Popeyes Has Arkansas’ Wildest SwingPopeyes runs 48% from cheapest to priciest, the biggest spread on this map. Hot Springs, AR has the $19.86 basket, while a travel plaza site in Van Buren, AR hits $29.46.
Popeyes Is A National Bargain HereArkansas ranks 1 of 48 states for Popeyes, with 1 = cheapest. Its median basket is $20.38, sitting 18% below the national typical price.
KFC Stretch Goes Benton To HarrisonKFC’s priciest store is 27% above its cheapest in Arkansas. Benton, AR has the $50.74 basket, while Harrison, AR reaches $64.46.
McDonald’s Covers The Most GroundMcDonald’s has 159 restaurants compared in Arkansas, the biggest count among the brands shown. Its basket runs from $19.86 in Paris, AR to $24.86 in Greenwood, AR.
Chick-fil-A Keeps It TightChick-fil-A is the most consistent brand here, with a 9% spread from cheapest to priciest. Searcy, AR posts the $26.56 basket, and Little Rock, AR tops out at $28.88.
Every brand in Arkansas
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 167 | Big Mac: $5.69 | $4.89 to $6.49 | 96 | 903 East Walnut, Paris |
| Burger King | 73 | Whopper: $5.99 | $5.69 to $6.49 | 97 | 200 East Beebe Capps, Searcy |
| Wendy's | 65 | Dave's Single: $5.99 | $5.79 to $7.19 | 99 | 1631 E Harding St, Morrilton |
| Taco Bell | 116 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.59 | $5.69 to $6.59 | 103 | 1611 Hwy 67 South, Pocahontas |
| KFC | 46 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $5.29 to $6.96 | 100 | 522 N. East Street, Benton |
| Popeyes | 50 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $5.99 | 82 | 1508 Albert Pike, Hot Springs |
| Chick-fil-A | 29 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.09 | $4.99 to $5.45 | 97 | 2528 N West Ave, El Dorado |
Price history
Drive Thru Index has recorded these prices every day since 30 September 2026. Each figure is the typical (median) price across the brand's restaurants here on that day. Comparisons with earlier dates appear here as the daily record builds up.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $5.69 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.59 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $5.09 | — | — | — |
Cities in Arkansas
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
| City | Restaurants | Index | Cheapest rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Rock | 50 | 94 | 1st |
| North Little Rock | 24 | 95 | 4th |
| Fort Smith | 24 | 101 | 16th |
| Hot Springs | 20 | 94 | 2nd |
| Jonesboro | 19 | 99 | 12th |
| Springdale | 18 | 98 | 10th |
| Conway | 18 | 95 | 5th |
| Fayetteville | 17 | 100 | 13th |
| Rogers | 15 | 101 | 17th |
| Pine Bluff | 12 | 97 | 7th |
| Bentonville | 12 | 101 | 18th |
| Searcy | 11 | 94 | 3rd |
| West Memphis | 11 | 102 | 20th |
| Russellville | 11 | 97 | 8th |
| Cabot | 10 | 97 | 9th |
| Benton | 9 | 98 | 11th |
| Paragould | 9 | 100 | 14th |
| Van Buren | 8 | 102 | 21st |
| El Dorado | 8 | 100 | 15th |
| Siloam Springs | 8 | 101 | 19th |
| Bryant | 7 | — | — |
| Harrison | 7 | — | — |
| Mountain Home | 6 | — | — |
| Sherwood | 6 | 96 | 6th |
| Jacksonville | 5 | — | — |
| Malvern | 5 | — | — |
| Hope | 5 | — | — |
| Blytheville | 5 | — | — |
| Forrest City | 5 | — | — |
| Arkadelphia | 5 | — | — |
| Monticello | 5 | — | — |
| Pocahontas | 5 | — | — |
| Stuttgart | 5 | — | — |
| Batesville | 5 | — | — |
| Texarkana | 5 | — | — |
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in Arkansas?
- Arkansas ranks 10th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 96, 4% below the national typical price).
- How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Arkansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Big Mac costs $4.89 to $6.49 at 167 McDonald's restaurants in Arkansas, typically $5.69.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Arkansas?
- The cheapest McDonald's in Arkansas is at 903 East Walnut, Paris, comparing the same basket at 167 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in Arkansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Whopper costs $5.69 to $6.49 at 73 Burger King restaurants in Arkansas, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in Arkansas?
- The cheapest Burger King in Arkansas is at 200 East Beebe Capps, Searcy, comparing the same basket at 73 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Arkansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Dave's Single costs $5.79 to $7.19 at 65 Wendy's restaurants in Arkansas, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Arkansas?
- The cheapest Wendy's in Arkansas is at 1631 E Harding St, Morrilton, comparing the same basket at 65 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Arkansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.69 to $6.59 at 116 Taco Bell restaurants in Arkansas, typically $6.59.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Arkansas?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in Arkansas is at 1611 Hwy 67 South, Pocahontas, comparing the same basket at 116 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Arkansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $5.29 to $6.96 at 46 KFC restaurants in Arkansas, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in Arkansas?
- The cheapest KFC in Arkansas is at 522 N. East Street, Benton, comparing the same basket at 46 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Arkansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.99 at 50 Popeyes restaurants in Arkansas, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Arkansas?
- The cheapest Popeyes in Arkansas is at 1508 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, comparing the same basket at 50 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Arkansas?
- As of 2026-09-30, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.45 at 29 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Arkansas, typically $5.09.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Arkansas?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Arkansas is at 2528 N West Ave, El Dorado, comparing the same basket at 28 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-09-30).
How these prices are measured
Every day we check the menu at every US restaurant of each chain, through the same ordering app its customers use, and record each item's pickup price. Restaurants are compared on a basket of items every full-menu restaurant of that brand sells. An index of 100 is the brand's typical (median) US restaurant, so 95 means 5% cheaper and 110 means 10% pricier. Brands are only ever compared with themselves, never with each other.
Citing this data: Source: Drive Thru Index (https://drivethruindex.com/prices/arkansas), prices checked 2026-09-30. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.