Burgers · Updated July 2026
Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger
The short answer
One junior patty, two strips of Applewood bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo.
Price
$3.36
350 cal
Protein
—
Sodium
—
1-cent deals
Recurring
app-only, limited windows
By Sarah Jenkins · Wendy's Data & Menu Editor
Nutrition figures checked by Sarah Jenkins
What comes on a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger?
A junior beef patty, two strips of Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on a bun. What sets it apart from the plain Jr. Cheeseburger is real produce alongside the bacon: fresh lettuce and tomato rather than just ketchup, mustard, pickle and onion, which is why it eats closer to a full burger than a stripped-down value one.
How does it compare to the rest of the Jr. lineup?
Bacon and produce are what separate it from the Jr. Cheeseburger, and they cost more in protein than calories.
| Burger | Price | Cal | Protein | Sodium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. HamburgerOne patty, no cheese | $2.16 | 230 | — | — |
| Jr. CheeseburgerOne patty, cheese | $2.51 | 270 | — | — |
| Jr. Bacon CheeseburgerOne patty, bacon, lettuce, tomato | $3.36 | 350 | — | — |
| Double StackTwo patties, cheese | $2.99 | 400 | — | — |
| Bacon Double StackTwo patties, bacon | $4.14 | 420 | — | — |
Is the 1-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger real?
Yes, but it is a recurring limited-time promotion, not a standing price. Wendy’s has run 1-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger deals several times, tied to occasions like National Bacon Day, National Cheeseburger Day and National Hamburger Day, with instances confirmed in December 2023, May and September 2024, and May 2025. Each one required registering in the Wendy’s app and making an additional qualifying purchase, and ran for a fixed window of a few days to about a week.
If you see the deal advertised, it is genuine, but it is not something you can walk in and order at full price any day of the year. Check the app directly for whether a current promotion is running.
Should you order it in a Biggie Bag?
The Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger is one of the four sandwiches eligible in the $6 Biggie Bag, and it is a strong pick there: real bacon and produce rather than a stripped-down patty, for the same flat price as the other three options.
Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger questions
Can you get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger without mayo?
Yes, mayo can be removed on request at no charge, along with any other standard topping. The bacon, cheese, lettuce and tomato can each be adjusted the same way.
How many calories are in a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger?
350 calories, with 18g of protein and 640mg of sodium. That is a strong protein-to-calorie ratio for a value-menu burger, roughly 5.1g of protein per 100 calories.
How much does a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger cost?
This guide lists the standalone sandwich at about $3.36. It is also one of the sandwich choices in the $6 Biggie Bag. Local prices vary.
Does Wendy's really sell the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for 1 cent?
Occasionally, as a recurring limited-time app promotion, not a standing price. Wendy's has run 1-cent Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger deals multiple times, tied to occasions like National Bacon Day, National Cheeseburger Day and National Hamburger Day, most recently in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Each one required app registration and an additional qualifying purchase, and ran for a fixed window of a few days to a week, not indefinitely.
What's the difference between the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger and the Bacon Double Stack?
The Bacon Double Stack has two junior patties and skips lettuce and tomato, built for meat-and-bacon density. The Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger has one patty but adds fresh produce, closer to a full small burger than a stripped-down value one.
Is the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger a good value?
It is one of the strongest value-menu picks on the whole menu: real bacon and fresh toppings at a value-tier price, with protein that holds up well against far more expensive burgers. It is also a frequent Biggie Bag sandwich option.
Does the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger come with lettuce and tomato?
Yes, both are part of the standard build alongside bacon, cheese and mayo. That sets it apart from the plain Jr. Cheeseburger, which uses ketchup, mustard, pickle and onion instead and has no bacon or produce.