Fast Food Combo Meal Prices Compared in 2026
Combo prices by chain
| Chain | Combo range | Notes |
| Whataburger | $5 - $12.49 | Wide range, from Jr. to strip combos |
| Little Caesars | $6.49 - $11.99 | Lunch Combo (4 slices + drink) to the Meal Deal |
| Raising Cane's | $6.49 - $16.59 | Kids Combo to the Caniac Combo |
| Jersey Mike's | $6.99 - $7.49 | Sub, chips and a drink |
| Dairy Queen | $7.00 | $7 Meal Deal: entree, fries, drink and a sundae |
| Chick-fil-A | $8.89 - $10.59 | Entree, waffle fries and a drink |
| Jimmy John's | $8.99 | Meal Deal: sub, chips and a drink |
| Wingstop | $9.99 - $25.99 | Scales up with wing count |
| Culver's | $10.69 - $12.69 | ButterBurger baskets |
| Five Guys | n/a | No combos; a la carte only |
| Dutch Bros | n/a | Drinks only |
Is a combo cheaper than ordering separately?
Usually a combo saves a small amount over buying each item on its own, but not always. The drink is where chains make the most margin, so if you skip it and drink water, a single entree plus a side is often cheaper than the full combo. Add up both ways on the menu page before you order.
How to get a cheaper combo
Order the entree and one side, skip the drink, and use the app. Many chains run app-only combo deals and bonus points. A junior or single-patty combo also costs a few dollars less than the double.
Family meals and kids meals
Kids meals run about $4 to $7 at most chains and bundle a small entree, a side, a drink, and sometimes a toy. For groups, family bundles and shareable boxes run roughly $20 to $35 and feed four. The cheapest way to feed a family is still a Little Caesars HOT-N-READY pizza, and shared trays like a Chick-fil-A 30-count Nuggets beat buying four separate combos.
Keep reading: how much fast food costs, the cheapest menus, and Culver's vs Whataburger for the better burger combo. Feeding children? See kids meal prices.
FAQ
How much is a fast food combo meal?
A combo meal costs about $8 to $13 in 2026. It bundles an entree, a side and a drink. Value chains are near $8 and made-to-order chains reach $12 or more.
Is a combo cheaper than buying items separately?
Often a combo saves a little, but not always. The drink carries the most margin, so skipping it and ordering an entree plus a side can beat the combo price. Compare both on the menu before ordering.
What is the cheapest combo meal?
Whataburger has the cheapest true combo we track: the Taquito with Cheese Whatameal at about $5.00. The Little Caesars Lunch Combo follows at $6.49. Most chains charge $7 to $11 for a standard combo.