Menu Category · Updated September 2026
Wendy's Burgers 2026
The fresh, never-frozen square-patty core of the menu. From the entry-level Jr. Cheeseburger to the massive Triple, Wendy's beef pricing scales aggressively. Premium builds like the Baconator carry higher profit margins, while the junior items often serve as loss-leaders to anchor the value menu.
The short answer
Wendy’s burgers section has 16 listed items in 2026, priced from $0.00 for a Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger up to $9.99 for a Dave's Triple. The average item runs about 576 calories.
Key takeaways
- Cheapest: Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger at $0.00. Priciest: Dave's Triple at $9.99.
- Prices are a general guide updated September 2026 and vary by restaurant.
- Items listed
- 16
- Average calories
- 576
- Cheapest
- Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger $0.00
- Priciest
- Dave's Triple $9.99
Every Burgers item, priced live
Baconator
Two quarter-pound patties, six strips of applewood-smoked bacon, American cheese, ketchup, mayo. The flagship of the menu and, at 62g of protein, one of the highest-protein items in fast food.
$9.29960 cal$9.29
960
cal
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Big Bacon Classic
One quarter-pound patty, three strips of Applewood-smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, ketchup, mustard, mayo on a potato bun. A 1992 original, still on the menu.
$7.14610 cal$7.14
610
cal
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Dave's Single
One quarter-pound never-frozen patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion, ketchup, mayo. The recipe that anchors the entire menu.
$6.29570 cal$6.29
570
cal
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Dave's Double
Two quarter-pound patties on the same trimmings as the Single. The value sweet spot if you're eating one meal and calling it a day.
$8.09810 cal$8.09
810
cal
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Dave's Triple
Three quarter-pound patties. Order it once so you know; order it twice and we need to talk about it.
$9.991090 cal$9.99
1090
cal
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Texas Double Cheeseburger
Two beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle, mustard. A Texas-exclusive item, not sold nationally.
$2.90390 cal$2.90
390
cal
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Carolina Classic
Chili, coleslaw, diced onion and mustard on a quarter-pound patty. A Carolinas-born recipe, first sold in Rockingham, NC in 1994.
$5.66520 cal$5.66
520
cal
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Jalapeño Ranch Cheeseburger
Pickled jalapeños, buttermilk ranch, American cheese, lettuce, tomato on a potato bun. Single, Double and Triple sizes.
$7.06570 cal$7.06
570
cal
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Bacon Jalapeño Melt
Bacon, jalapeños, American cheese, crispy onions, cheese sauce and jalapeño sauce. Marketed nationally as the Bacon Jalapeño Cheeseburger.
$7.75560 cal$7.75
560
cal
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Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
A junior beef patty, two strips of Applewood bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. Consistently the best cheap burger on the value menu.
$3.36350 cal$3.36
350
cal
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Son of Baconator
The Baconator's scaled-down cousin. Two junior patties, four strips of bacon, cheese, the flavor without the commitment.
$5.89640 cal$5.89
640
cal
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Jr. Cheeseburger
Junior patty, cheese, ketchup, mustard, pickle, onion, the platonic ideal of a cheap burger and a Biggie Bag anchor.
$2.51270 cal$2.51
270
cal
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Jr. Hamburger
The cheeseburger without the cheese. Underrated for what it is: a cheap burger with real beef flavor.
$2.16230 cal$2.16
230
cal
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Double Stack
Two junior patties, one slice of American, standard trimmings. The math beats the Jr. Cheeseburger if you want more meat for a dollar more.
$2.99400 cal$2.99
400
cal
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Bacon Double Stack
The Double Stack with Applewood-smoked bacon added, no lettuce or tomato. One of the strongest protein-per-dollar burgers on the menu.
$4.14420 cal$4.14
420
cal
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Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger
Returning after a fan-vote win in April 2026. A quarter-pound patty on a pretzel bun with Muenster, three strips of bacon, smoky honey mustard, warm beer cheese sauce, fried onions and pickles.
$0.00830 cal$0.00
830
cal
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Burgers FAQ
How do Wendy's burgers prices compare across the country?
Wendy's franchise owners set local pricing based on regional overhead and labor costs. While you might see a Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger starting around $0.00 in the Midwest, prices in coastal cities or airports for premium items like the Dave's Triple often scale higher.
What's the best value strategy for Wendy's burgers?
To get the most food for your dollar, look for items that are frequently included in Biggie Bags or meal deals. Standalone premium items typically have higher profit margins, while items like the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger are often priced as loss-leaders to anchor the value menu.
Do Wendy's burgers prices change if I order delivery?
Yes. Prices on third-party delivery apps (like DoorDash or Uber Eats) are generally marked up by 15-30% to offset commission fees, not including the delivery and service charges. Ordering directly through the Wendy's app for pickup is the most reliable way to secure base pricing.