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Carl's Jr. in the United States: what to order and what it costs
How much is Carl's Jr.?
On our latest list, a Single Famous Star costs $9.22 and a Single Western Bacon Cheeseburger costs $10.03. The cheapest burger is the $2.72 Hamburger on the Star Deals value menu, and a Spicy Chicken Sandwich is $5.23.
These prices come from the delivery menu of a Carl's Jr. in Fresno, California, dated July 2026, and we checked them again in October 2026. Delivery menus usually cost more than ordering at the counter, and Carl's Jr. prices vary between restaurants. Sales tax is extra.
Carl's Jr. burger prices by size
Most of Carl's Jr.'s charbroiled burgers come as a single, double or triple:
| Burger | Single | Double | Triple |
|---|---|---|---|
| Famous Star | $9.22 | $12.51 | $18.33 |
| Big Carl | $9.89 | $13.09 | $18.33 |
| Western Bacon Cheeseburger | $10.03 | $12.94 | $19.64 |
| El Diablo | $12.96 | $15.71 | $20.95 |
| Guacamole Bacon Burger | $13.09 | $15.71 | $20.95 |
Going from a single to a double adds about $3. The jump to a triple is bigger, at $5 to $7 more.
The cheapest way to eat at Carl's Jr.
The Star Deals menu is where the value is. A Hamburger is $2.72, a Cheeseburger $3.58, and a Double Cheeseburger $6.39. The California Classic Double Cheeseburger, with grilled onions and Classic Sauce, is $6.52. That's almost $3 less than a Single Famous Star, for two patties instead of one.
For chicken, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and six Chicken Stars nuggets are both $5.23. The Spicy Chicken Maxx, with two spicy patties and two cheeses, is $7.85.
Our source had no combo prices this time. Natural-cut fries are $5.19 on their own, and onion rings and waffle fries are $6.60.
Carl's Jr. breakfast prices
Breakfast is served until 10:30 am, though hours can vary. The cheapest option is a Biscuit 'N' Gravy at $4.11. A Bacon, Egg & Cheese or Sausage, Egg & Cheese Biscuit is $8.27, and the Monster Biscuit, with bacon, sausage and two eggs, is $9.09.
Breakfast burritos run from $7.72 for bacon, egg and cheese to $10.18 for steak and egg. The Breakfast Burger, a beef patty topped with bacon, egg, cheese and Hash Rounds, is $10.10.
Why our Carl's Jr. prices look high
Our prices come from a delivery menu in California. Delivery menus cost more than ordering in person, and California has higher costs than most states, including a $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers since April 2024.
On our lists, a Single Famous Star at $9.22 costs much more than a Whataburger at $5.59, which comes from a delivery menu in Texas. Fries cost $5.19 at Carl's Jr. against $3.34 at Whataburger. A Carl's Jr. outside California, or ordering at the counter, will usually cost less.
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's
Carl's Jr. and Hardee's are sister chains owned by the same company, CKE Restaurants, and share much of their menu. Carl's Jr. is mainly in the western US and Hardee's in the Midwest and Southeast. Carl's Jr. also has a big presence abroad. See our Carl's Jr. Mexico menu for prices there.
Tax and tipping
US menu prices don't include sales tax. In California, the average combined rate is 9.03%, which turns a $9.22 Single Famous Star into about $10.05. Our restaurant sales tax calculator works it out for any state. Tipping is optional at the counter or drive-thru.