Carl's Jr. Menu Prices 2026
Quick answer
Carl's Jr. serves charbroiled burgers, hand-breaded chicken tenders, biscuits and breakfast burritos, and hand-scooped shakes. A Famous Star with Cheese typically costs about $6.99, a Western Bacon Cheeseburger about $7.99 and a Spicy Chicken Sandwich about $2.99. Most items fall between about $1.49 for a chocolate chip cookie and $9.99 for a Double Western Bacon.
Carl's Jr. quick facts
| Founded | 1941, Los Angeles (as a hot dog cart) |
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| Founders | Carl N. Karcher and Margaret Karcher |
| Headquarters | Franklin, Tennessee |
| Parent company | CKE Restaurants Holdings, Inc. (privately held; also owns Hardee's) |
| U.S. locations | more than 1,000 (2025); the company fact sheet lists 1,101 Carl's Jr. restaurants in total |
| Countries | 24 (company press release, May 2025) |
| Known for | Charbroiled burgers like the Famous Star and Western Bacon Cheeseburger |
| Estimated price range | $1.49–$9.99 (est.) |
| Menu items listed | 25 |
| Menu last checked | October 2026 |
What's on the Carl's Jr. menu
Carl's Jr. traces back to 1941, when Carl and Margaret Karcher bought a hot dog cart in Los Angeles. Charbroiled burgers became the brand's signature, and the chain now has more than 1,000 U.S. restaurants, concentrated in Western states. Its parent, CKE Restaurants, also runs Hardee's and is based in Franklin, Tennessee. Hundreds of Carl's Jr. locations share a building with Green Burrito, so you may spot burritos on the board too.
Prices on this page are the owner's estimates for a typical restaurant, and local prices vary. Calories come from Carl's Jr.'s official nutrition figures. The chain leans heavily on app deals and newer value burgers, such as the $5.99 Cali XL that arrived in late 2025, so open the app before you order; a current promotion can beat the regular menu board by a few dollars.
Best value at Carl's Jr.
- Spicy Chicken Sandwich$2.99 est. · 490 calAbout $2.99 for a chicken sandwich is one of the best deals on the board.
- Double CheeseburgerAbout $3.49 gets two charbroiled patties with cheese, at 370 calories.
- Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit$3.99 est. · 510 calAbout $3.99 buys a filling breakfast on a made-from-scratch biscuit.
- Chocolate Chip Cookie$1.49 est. · 170 calAt about $1.49, it is the cheapest item on this list.
Popular orders at Carl's Jr.
- Famous Star with Cheese$6.99 est. · 680 calThe chain's best-known burger, a charbroiled patty with cheese and the usual fixings.
- Western Bacon Cheeseburger$7.99 est. · 770 calOnion rings, bacon and barbecue sauce make it the most distinctive burger on the menu.
- Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (3 pc)$6.49 est. · 260 calTenders breaded in the restaurant, at 260 calories and 25 grams of protein for three pieces.
- Hand-Scooped Ice Cream Shake$5.49 est. · 720 calReal ice cream scooped to order sets these shakes apart from soft-serve versions.
Carl's Jr. nutrition and menu highlights
Calories and protein on this page come only from Carl's Jr.'s official nutrition information; the lowest-calorie pick leaves out drinks, sauces and add-ons. Items without an official figure show a dash. Where the official guide names an item a little differently, the note says which item the figures are for.
Carl's Jr. allergen information
Carl's Jr. posts nutrition and allergen information on its website through its Nutritional Info and Allergens pages. Buns, breaded chicken, biscuits, sauces and shakes commonly contain wheat, milk, egg or soy. Food is prepared in shared kitchens, so cross-contact is possible even when you leave an ingredient off.
Carl's Jr. hours
- Typical hours
- Hours vary by restaurant; many open early for breakfast and some stay open late. Check the Carl's Jr. locator or app for your location.
- Breakfast hours
- Typically about 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at most locations; not served all day.
- Holiday hours
- Holiday hours are set locally and may differ from normal hours, so check the locator or call ahead.
Ordering and rewards
- Official app
- Carl's Jr. app
- Rewards program
- My Rewards: members earn 10 Stars per dollar on qualifying orders in the app, online or by scanning in the restaurant, then trade Stars for rewards; Stars expire after 365 days.
- Delivery
- Many locations offer delivery through third-party services, and prices there can be higher than in the restaurant.
How to order smarter at Carl's Jr.
- Check the app before ordering; My Rewards members get offers, such as buy-one-get-one burgers, that are not on the menu board.
- Arrive before about 10:30 a.m. if you want a biscuit or the Breakfast Burger.
- Try the fried zucchini at least once; few other burger chains carry it.
- For a big burger on a budget, compare the current Cali XL price with a Famous Star or Big Carl before you order.
- The 3-piece tenders are a lighter protein option at 260 calories and 25 grams of protein.
Carl's Jr. menu questions
What time does Carl's Jr. stop serving breakfast?
Most Carl's Jr. restaurants serve breakfast from about 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., and the chain does not offer breakfast all day. Times can vary by location and supply, and the Breakfast Burger usually disappears once lunch starts. Check the app or the store locator for the hours at your restaurant.
How much is a Famous Star at Carl's Jr.?
A Famous Star with Cheese typically costs about $6.99 on its own, and Carl's Jr. lists it at 680 calories. The Super Star with Cheese, with two patties, is about $8.99. Prices change by location, and combos with fries and a drink cost more, so check the app for current deals first.
What is the cheapest item at Carl's Jr.?
The chocolate chip cookie is the cheapest item we track, at about $1.49. For a meal, the Spicy Chicken Sandwich at about $2.99 and the Double Cheeseburger at about $3.49 are the best values. Hash rounds are about $2.49, and medium natural-cut fries about $3.29.
What comes on a Western Bacon Cheeseburger?
The Western Bacon Cheeseburger is one of Carl's Jr.'s signature burgers: a charbroiled beef patty with cheese, bacon, crispy onion rings and barbecue sauce. It typically costs about $7.99 and lists 770 calories. The Double Western Bacon Cheeseburger is about $9.99 and 1,020 calories, with 55 grams of protein.
Does Carl's Jr. have a rewards program?
Yes. Carl's Jr. My Rewards is free in the app. You earn 10 Stars per dollar on qualifying orders placed in the app or online, or by scanning your code in the restaurant. Stars can be traded for food, and members also get app-only offers. Stars expire 365 days after you earn them.
Are Carl's Jr. and Hardee's the same company?
They share a parent company, CKE Restaurants Holdings, based in Franklin, Tennessee, and the two menus overlap on many burgers. Carl's Jr. began in Los Angeles and operates mostly in Western states, while Hardee's runs in other parts of the country. Names and some items differ, so check each chain's own menu.
How Carl's Jr. compares
Sources
Price note: Prices are estimated typical U.S. prices (October 2026) and vary by location. Official prices, where shown, are labeled with where they came from.
- Carl's Jr. fact sheet — used for Founding, founders, HQ address, parent company, restaurant count, signature items
- Carl's Jr. press release: Build Your Own Bag promotion (May 14, 2025) — used for 1,000+ U.S. restaurants, 24 countries, My Rewards through the app
- Carl's Jr. My Rewards terms of use — used for Stars earning rate, redemption and expiration
- Carl's Jr. nutrition page — used for Location of Nutritional Info and Allergens pages
- Chowhound: Does Carl's Jr. have all-day breakfast? (Feb. 15, 2025) — used for Breakfast hours, no all-day breakfast
- Brand Eating: Carl's Jr. new Cali XL and Churro Shake (Oct. 28, 2025) — used for Cali XL at $5.99, California Classic Double at $4.99, churro shake
- The Provisioner: Carl's Jr. calls out McDonald's with new burger (Nov. 12, 2025) — used for Cali XL description and launch timing
- Slickdeals: Carl's Jr. BOGO Cali XL through March 17, 2026 — used for Example of My Rewards app-only BOGO offer
- Carl's Jr. official nutrition information — used for calories and protein (official figures only)