Fast food prices in Charlotte, NC

Charlotte, NC is the 32nd cheapest of 50 North Carolina cities we track for fast food (Drive Thru Index 96, 4% below the national typical price).

113 restaurants, prices as of 2026-10-01. See Charlotte on the map

Key findings

• A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.59 in Charlotte, NC ($4.99 to $5.99 across 36 restaurants). McDonald's here is 6% below its typical price in the US.
• A Burger King Whopper typically costs $6.50 in Charlotte, NC ($5.99 to $6.50 across 11 restaurants). Burger King here is 4% above its typical price in the US.
• A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.89 in Charlotte, NC ($5.89 to $7.69 across 18 restaurants). Wendy's here is 9% below its typical price in the US.
• A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.59 in Charlotte, NC ($6.19 to $6.99 across 15 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
• A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $4.99 in Charlotte, NC ($4.99 across 3 restaurants). KFC here is 8% below its typical price in the US.
• A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in Charlotte, NC ($5.49 across 7 restaurants). Popeyes here is 5% below its typical price in the US.
• A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $4.99 in Charlotte, NC ($4.99 to $10.50 across 23 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 5% below its typical price in the US.

The scoop

Every brand in Charlotte

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.

Cheapest and priciest restaurant of each brand

Compared on the same basket of items at each restaurant of the brand. The gap is how much more the priciest charges for that basket.

Every restaurant in Charlotte, NC

Each restaurant links to its full menu with prices.

McDonald's

Burger King

Wendy's

Taco Bell

KFC

Popeyes

Chick-fil-A

Nearby in North Carolina

• Raleigh
• Greensboro
• Fayetteville
• Durham
• Winston Salem
• Wilmington
• Asheville
• Greenville
• Concord
• Jacksonville
• Cary
• High Point

Questions people ask

How much is a McDonald's Big Mac in Charlotte, NC?

As of 2026-10-01, a Big Mac costs $4.99 to $5.99 at 36 McDonald's restaurants in Charlotte, NC, typically $5.59.

Where is the cheapest McDonald's in Charlotte, NC?

The cheapest McDonald's in Charlotte, NC is at 1620 Sardis Rd, Charlotte, comparing the same basket at 36 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a Burger King Whopper in Charlotte, NC?

As of 2026-10-01, a Whopper costs $5.99 to $6.50 at 11 Burger King restaurants in Charlotte, NC, typically $6.50.

Where is the cheapest Burger King in Charlotte, NC?

The cheapest Burger King in Charlotte, NC is at 1525 East 4th Street, Charlotte, comparing the same basket at 11 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in Charlotte, NC?

As of 2026-10-01, a Dave's Single costs $5.89 to $7.69 at 18 Wendy's restaurants in Charlotte, NC, typically $5.89.

Where is the cheapest Wendy's in Charlotte, NC?

The cheapest Wendy's in Charlotte, NC is at 9905 Northlake Centre Pkwy, Charlotte, comparing the same basket at 18 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in Charlotte, NC?

As of 2026-10-01, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $6.19 to $6.99 at 15 Taco Bell restaurants in Charlotte, NC, typically $6.59.

Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in Charlotte, NC?

The cheapest Taco Bell in Charlotte, NC is at 9120 Northlake W Dr, Charlotte, comparing the same basket at 15 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in Charlotte, NC?

As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 at 3 KFC restaurants in Charlotte, NC, typically $4.99.

Where is the cheapest KFC in Charlotte, NC?

The cheapest KFC in Charlotte, NC is at 6424 Albemarle Rd, Charlotte, comparing the same basket at 3 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in Charlotte, NC?

As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $5.49 at 7 Popeyes restaurants in Charlotte, NC, typically $5.49.

Where is the cheapest Popeyes in Charlotte, NC?

The cheapest Popeyes in Charlotte, NC is at 11858 University City Blvd, Charlotte, comparing the same basket at 7 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in Charlotte, NC?

As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $10.50 at 23 Chick-fil-A restaurants in Charlotte, NC, typically $4.99.

Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in Charlotte, NC?

The cheapest Chick-fil-A in Charlotte, NC is at 5920 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte, comparing the same basket at 23 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).

How these prices are measured

Every day we check the menu at every 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) restaurant in the country, 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/north-carolina/charlotte), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.