Fast food prices in North Carolina
North Carolina ranks 4th cheapest of 51 states for fast food on the Drive Thru Index (score 96, 4% below the national typical price).
2,314 restaurants, prices as of . See North Carolina on the map
Key findings
- A McDonald's Big Mac typically costs $5.49 in North Carolina ($4.79 to $6.29 across 477 restaurants). McDonald's here is 5% below its typical price in the US.
- A Burger King Whopper typically costs $5.99 in North Carolina ($5.29 to $7.89 across 211 restaurants). Burger King here is 5% below its typical price in the US.
- A Wendy's Dave's Single typically costs $5.89 in North Carolina ($5.19 to $7.69 across 244 restaurants). Wendy's here is 7% below its typical price in the US.
- A Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme typically costs $6.59 in North Carolina ($5.49 to $6.99 across 264 restaurants). Taco Bell here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A KFC Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.19 in North Carolina ($4.99 to $5.59 across 132 restaurants). KFC here is 8% below its typical price in the US.
- A Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich typically costs $5.49 in North Carolina ($4.99 to $6.99 across 67 restaurants). Popeyes here is 4% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich typically costs $4.99 in North Carolina ($4.95 to $10.50 across 178 restaurants). Chick-fil-A here is 5% below its typical price in the US.
- A Chipotle Chicken Burrito typically costs $9.50 in North Carolina ($8.45 to $10.35 across 126 restaurants). Chipotle here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Jersey Mike's Original Italian typically costs $10.85 in North Carolina ($8.65 to $11.55 across 229 restaurants). Jersey Mike's here is 1% below its typical price in the US.
- A Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder typically costs $9.89 in North Carolina ($8.99 to $11.69 across 75 restaurants). Firehouse Subs here is 1% above its typical price in the US.
- A Five Guys Hamburger typically costs $9.99 in North Carolina ($9.73 to $11.19 across 49 restaurants). Five Guys here is 10% below its typical price in the US.
- A Culver's ButterBurger Cheese typically costs $4.79 in North Carolina ($4.39 to $5.29 across 22 restaurants). Culver's here is 6% below its typical price in the US.
- A Shake Shack ShackBurger typically costs $7.49 in North Carolina ($7.49 across 12 restaurants). Shake Shack here is 6% below its typical price in the US.
- A Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger typically costs $5.49 in North Carolina ($4.79 to $6.19 across 80 restaurants). Sonic here is 5% below its typical price in the US.
- A Arby's Classic Roast Beef typically costs $4.99 in North Carolina ($4.89 to $5.29 across 130 restaurants). Arby's here is 2% below its typical price in the US.
- A Whataburger Whataburger typically costs $5.99 in North Carolina ($5.89 to $5.99 across 18 restaurants). Whataburger here is level with its typical price in the US.
The scoop
Popeyes swings widest across NCPopeyes has the biggest in-state gap: its priciest store is 60% above its cheapest. The basket runs from $19.36 in Cameron, NC to $30.97 in Marion, NC.
Wendy's is a national bargain hereWendy's ranks 3 of 51 states, with 1 = cheapest. Its median basket is $14.86, sitting 9% below the national typical price.
Chick-fil-A lands near the cheap endChick-fil-A ranks 5 of 47 states, with 1 = cheapest. Fayetteville, NC has the cheapest store basket at $26.40, while Charlotte, NC has the priciest at $38.18.
Taco Bell keeps prices tightTaco Bell is the most consistent brand on this NC map. Its priciest store is 18% above its cheapest, from $25.56 in Washington, NC to $30.26 in Knightdale, NC.
McDonald's has the biggest footprintMcDonald's leads the restaurant count with 477 stores compared. Its NC median basket is $22.16, and the state ranks 7 of 51 states, with 1 = cheapest.
Every brand in North Carolina
| Brand | Restaurants | Typical price | Range | Index | Cheapest restaurant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | 477 | Big Mac: $5.49 | $4.79 to $6.29 | 95 | 4816 Ward Blvd, Wilson |
| Burger King | 211 | Whopper: $5.99 | $5.29 to $7.89 | 95 | 300 Spence Avenue, Goldsboro |
| Wendy's | 244 | Dave's Single: $5.89 | $5.19 to $7.69 | 93 | 2423 South Church, Burlington |
| Taco Bell | 264 | Crunchwrap Supreme: $6.59 | $5.49 to $6.99 | 99 | 301 WB McLean Dr., Cape Carteret |
| KFC | 132 | Chicken Sandwich: $5.19 | $4.99 to $5.59 | 92 | 600 West Greenville Boulevard, Greenville |
| Popeyes | 67 | Classic Chicken Sandwich: $5.49 | $4.99 to $6.99 | 96 | 1701 Pinewinds Dr, Raleigh |
| Chick-fil-A | 178 | Chicken Sandwich: $4.99 | $4.95 to $10.50 | 95 | 265 Turner St, Aberdeen |
| Chipotle | 126 | Chicken Burrito: $9.50 | $8.45 to $10.35 | 98 | 1 Glenwood Ave Ste 141, Raleigh |
| Jersey Mike's | 229 | Original Italian: $10.85 | $8.65 to $11.55 | 99 | 2503 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro |
| Firehouse Subs | 75 | Hook & Ladder: $9.89 | $8.99 to $11.69 | 101 | 1445 Walter Reed Road, Fayetteville |
| Five Guys | 49 | Hamburger: $9.99 | $9.73 to $11.19 | 90 | 811 S Main St Unit 101, Rolesville |
| Culver's | 22 | ButterBurger Cheese: $4.79 | $4.39 to $5.29 | 94 | 2901 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis |
| Shake Shack | 12 | ShackBurger: $7.49 | $7.49 to $7.49 | 94 | 8031 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord |
| Sonic | 80 | Sonic Cheeseburger: $5.49 | $4.79 to $6.19 | 95 | 471 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville |
| Arby's | 130 | Classic Roast Beef: $4.99 | $4.89 to $5.29 | 98 | 2125 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury |
| Whataburger | 18 | Whataburger: $5.99 | $5.89 to $5.99 | 100 | 200 Southern Road, Southern Pines |
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.
| Brand | Item | Today | 7 days ago | 30 days ago | 1 year ago | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McDonald's | Big Mac | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Burger King | Whopper | $5.99 | — | — | — | |
| Wendy's | Dave's Single | $5.89 | — | — | — | |
| Taco Bell | Crunchwrap Supreme | $6.59 | — | — | — | |
| KFC | Chicken Sandwich | $5.19 | — | — | — | |
| Popeyes | Classic Chicken Sandwich | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken Sandwich | $4.99 | — | — | — | |
| Chipotle | Chicken Burrito | $9.50 | — | — | — | |
| Jersey Mike's | Original Italian | $10.85 | — | — | — | |
| Firehouse Subs | Hook & Ladder | $9.89 | — | — | — | |
| Five Guys | Hamburger | $9.99 | — | — | — | |
| Culver's | ButterBurger Cheese | $4.79 | — | — | — | |
| Shake Shack | ShackBurger | $7.49 | — | — | — | |
| Sonic | Sonic Cheeseburger | $5.49 | — | — | — | |
| Arby's | Classic Roast Beef | $4.99 | — | — | — | |
| Whataburger | Whataburger | $5.99 | — | — | — |
Cities in North Carolina
Rank is within the state, 1st being the cheapest, on each brand's own index.
Questions people ask
- Is fast food expensive in North Carolina?
- North Carolina ranks 4th 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 North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Big Mac costs $4.79 to $6.29 at 477 McDonald's restaurants in North Carolina, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest McDonald's in North Carolina?
- The cheapest McDonald's in North Carolina is at 4816 Ward Blvd, Wilson, comparing the same basket at 477 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Burger King Whopper in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whopper costs $5.29 to $7.89 at 211 Burger King restaurants in North Carolina, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Burger King in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Burger King in North Carolina is at 300 Spence Avenue, Goldsboro, comparing the same basket at 210 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Wendy's Dave's Single in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Dave's Single costs $5.19 to $7.69 at 244 Wendy's restaurants in North Carolina, typically $5.89.
- Where is the cheapest Wendy's in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Wendy's in North Carolina is at 2423 South Church, Burlington, comparing the same basket at 242 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Crunchwrap Supreme costs $5.49 to $6.99 at 264 Taco Bell restaurants in North Carolina, typically $6.59.
- Where is the cheapest Taco Bell in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Taco Bell in North Carolina is at 301 WB McLean Dr., Cape Carteret, comparing the same basket at 264 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a KFC Chicken Sandwich in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $5.59 at 132 KFC restaurants in North Carolina, typically $5.19.
- Where is the cheapest KFC in North Carolina?
- The cheapest KFC in North Carolina is at 600 West Greenville Boulevard, Greenville, comparing the same basket at 132 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Popeyes Classic Chicken Sandwich in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Chicken Sandwich costs $4.99 to $6.99 at 67 Popeyes restaurants in North Carolina, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Popeyes in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Popeyes in North Carolina is at 1701 Pinewinds Dr, Raleigh, comparing the same basket at 65 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Sandwich costs $4.95 to $10.50 at 178 Chick-fil-A restaurants in North Carolina, typically $4.99.
- Where is the cheapest Chick-fil-A in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Chick-fil-A in North Carolina is at 265 Turner St, Aberdeen, comparing the same basket at 178 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Chipotle Chicken Burrito in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Chicken Burrito costs $8.45 to $10.35 at 126 Chipotle restaurants in North Carolina, typically $9.50.
- Where is the cheapest Chipotle in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Chipotle in North Carolina is at 1 Glenwood Ave Ste 141, Raleigh, comparing the same basket at 126 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Jersey Mike's Original Italian in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Original Italian costs $8.65 to $11.55 at 229 Jersey Mike's restaurants in North Carolina, typically $10.85.
- Where is the cheapest Jersey Mike's in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Jersey Mike's in North Carolina is at 2503 E. Ash Street, Goldsboro, comparing the same basket at 227 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Firehouse Subs Hook & Ladder in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hook & Ladder costs $8.99 to $11.69 at 75 Firehouse Subs restaurants in North Carolina, typically $9.89.
- Where is the cheapest Firehouse Subs in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Firehouse Subs in North Carolina is at 1445 Walter Reed Road, Fayetteville, comparing the same basket at 74 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Five Guys Hamburger in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Hamburger costs $9.73 to $11.19 at 49 Five Guys restaurants in North Carolina, typically $9.99.
- Where is the cheapest Five Guys in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Five Guys in North Carolina is at 811 S Main St Unit 101, Rolesville, comparing the same basket at 47 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Culver's ButterBurger Cheese in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ButterBurger Cheese costs $4.39 to $5.29 at 22 Culver's restaurants in North Carolina, typically $4.79.
- Where is the cheapest Culver's in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Culver's in North Carolina is at 2901 Dale Earnhardt Blvd, Kannapolis, comparing the same basket at 22 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Shake Shack ShackBurger in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a ShackBurger costs $7.49 at 12 Shake Shack restaurants in North Carolina, typically $7.49.
- Where is the cheapest Shake Shack in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Shake Shack in North Carolina is at 8031 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, comparing the same basket at 12 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Sonic Sonic Cheeseburger in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Sonic Cheeseburger costs $4.79 to $6.19 at 80 Sonic restaurants in North Carolina, typically $5.49.
- Where is the cheapest Sonic in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Sonic in North Carolina is at 471 Western Boulevard, Jacksonville, comparing the same basket at 78 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Arby's Classic Roast Beef in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Classic Roast Beef costs $4.89 to $5.29 at 130 Arby's restaurants in North Carolina, typically $4.99.
- Where is the cheapest Arby's in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Arby's in North Carolina is at 2125 Statesville Blvd, Salisbury, comparing the same basket at 125 restaurants (Drive Thru Index, 2026-10-01).
- How much is a Whataburger Whataburger in North Carolina?
- As of 2026-10-01, a Whataburger costs $5.89 to $5.99 at 18 Whataburger restaurants in North Carolina, typically $5.99.
- Where is the cheapest Whataburger in North Carolina?
- The cheapest Whataburger in North Carolina is at 200 Southern Road, Southern Pines, comparing the same basket at 18 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), prices checked 2026-10-01. You are welcome to quote any figure on this page.