Checkers Menu with Prices
Updated October 2026American, Fast Food, Burgers
- 23 items
- 800 stores
- Prices +3.8% vs 2025
Checkers is a fast food chain with over 800 locations known for Big Buford, Seasoned Fries (Regular), Baconzilla. Our Checkers menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including burgers, chicken, sides & shakes. Current deals include Checkers App: Free Fries Friday.
Breakfast 6:00 AM–10:30 AM weekdays · until 11:00 AM weekends Menu & hours
The Checkers menu features 23 items across Value Menu, Burgers, Chicken Sandwiches, Wings, and more, with current prices, calories, and full nutrition facts, updated October 2026.
Checkers Signature Items & Most Popular Menu Items
The most-ordered items at Checkers — Big Buford, seasoned fries, Baconzilla, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, and chocolate shakes.
Big Buford
$5.49Half-pound beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo on a sesame seed bun
Price and nutritionFamous Seasoned Fries (Medium)
Crispy fries seasoned with Checkers' signature seasoning blend
Price and nutritionBaconzilla
$6.49Half-pound beef patty with bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Price and nutritionSpicy Chicken Sandwich
$5.49Breaded spicy chicken breast with lettuce, tomato, and mayo
Price and nutritionChocolate Milkshake (22 oz)
Hand-spun milkshake
Price and nutritionCheckers Nutrition Info — Calories & Allergens
Checkers menu calories for every item — Big Buford, seasoned fries, chicken sandwiches, and gluten-free options.
Official Checkers allergen guide →Highest-Calorie Items
- Baconzilla · 46g protein960 cal
- Baconzilla!® · 46g protein960 cal
- Big Buford · 30g protein770 cal
- 10-Piece Wings · 68g protein690 cal
Lowest-Calorie Items
- Bottled Water0 cal
- Small Fountain Drink140 cal
- Minute Maid Lemonade (Medium)170 cal
- Fountain Drink (Medium)180 cal
Highest-Protein Items
- 10-Piece Wings · 690 cal68g protein
- Baconzilla · 960 cal46g protein
- Baconzilla!® · 960 cal46g protein
- 5-Piece Wings · 350 cal35g protein
| Item | Cal | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small Seasoned Fries | 390 | 5g | 49g | 19g |
| Small Fountain Drink | 140 | 0g | 36g | 0g |
| Big Buford | 770 | 30g | 41g | 57g |
| Baconzilla | 960 | 46g | 41g | 75g |
| Baconzilla!® | 960 | 46g | 41g | 75g |
| Checkersburger | 390 | 12g | 33g | 28g |
| Double Checkersburger | 570 | 21g | 34g | 43g |
| Spicy Chicken Sandwich | 580 | 15g | 38g | 49g |
| 5-Piece Wings | 350 | 35g | 2g | 23g |
| 10-Piece Wings | 690 | 68g | 4g | 44g |
| 8-Piece Boneless Wings | 330 | 14g | 20g | 22g |
| Famous Seasoned Fries (Medium) | 500 | 7g | 63g | 24g |
| Seasoned Fries (Large) | 590 | 8g | 74g | 29g |
| Mozzarella Sticks (4-piece) | 280 | 12g | 20g | 17g |
| Chocolate Milkshake (22 oz) | 470 | 10g | 79g | 13g |
| Vanilla Milkshake (22 oz) | 390 | 9g | 57g | 13g |
| Strawberry Milkshake (22 oz) | 460 | 9g | 75g | 13g |
| Hot Apple Pie | 270 | 3g | 38g | 12g |
| Fountain Drink (Medium) | 180 | 0g | 45g | 0g |
| Sweet Tea (Large) | 270 | 0g | 62g | 0g |
| Minute Maid Lemonade (Medium) | 170 | 0g | 42g | 0g |
| Bottled Water | 0 | 0g | 0g | 0g |
Allergen Notice: Menu items may contain or come into contact with common allergens including milk, eggs, wheat, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish. Always check with the restaurant directly if you have specific dietary needs or severe allergies. This information is provided as a reference and may not be complete.
Menu Labeling & Nutrition Information
2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice, but calorie needs vary. Full nutrition information, including saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, and fiber, is available upon request from the restaurant and in the official nutrition guide. Calorie counts shown are approximate and based on official restaurant nutrition data; values may vary by location, preparation, and portion size.
Compare calories and protein across all chains on our nutrition comparison page.
Checkers Breakfast Menu & Hours
Breakfast 6:00 AM–10:30 AM weekdays · until 11:00 AM weekends. Prices and calories below.
Opening hours
| Day | Start | End |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 6:00 AM | 10:30 AM |
| Saturday–Sunday | 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
Best Value at Checkers
Cheapest item: Small Fountain Drink at $1.49 (Value Menu)
Smart Ordering Tips at Checkers
Real ways to save, calculated from the Checkers menu, deals, and rewards.
Cheapest item on the menu
Small Fountain Drink at $1.49 (Value Menu) is the lowest-priced item on the Checkers menu.
See full menu →Best protein-per-dollar
Baconzilla delivers 46g of protein for $6.49: the best protein-per-dollar pick on the menu.
Compare nutrition →Use the value menu
Checkers has a dedicated value lineup (Value Menu). These items are the cheapest way to eat here.
Browse value items →Current deal: Checkers App — Free Fries Friday
Get a free order of seasoned fries every Friday through the Checkers app. New users get a free Big Buford on first order.
See all deals →2 secret menu items
Order off the secret menu to get more for your money: Loaded Seasoned Fries is a favorite. Full ordering instructions included.
See secret menu →Order in the official app
Checkers runs app-exclusive deals, rewards, and free-signup offers. Ordering through the app is usually cheaper than in person.
Visit the app →New & Seasonal Items
Limited-time offerings at Checkers.
Loaded Tender Wrap
$4.99Crispy chicken tenders with cheese sauce and bacon in a wrap
Cheesy Potato Bites
$2.99Bite-sized potato bites with melted cheese sauce
Checkers Value & Nutrition Guides
Ranked picks computed from our verified Checkers menu data: best value, most protein, and lightest meals, with prices on every row.
Meal Price Calculator
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Value Menu
Small Seasoned Fries
$1.99 · 390 cal
Small Fountain Drink
$1.49 · 140 cal
Burgers
Big Buford
$5.49 · 770 cal
Baconzilla
$6.49 · 960 cal
Baconzilla!®
Varies by location · 960 cal
Checkersburger
$3.99 · 390 cal
Double Checkersburger
$5.99 · 570 cal
Chicken Sandwiches
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
$5.49 · 580 cal
Wings
5-Piece Wings
$5.99 · 350 cal
10-Piece Wings
$9.99 · 690 cal
8-Piece Boneless Wings
$6.99 · 330 cal
Fries & Sides
Famous Seasoned Fries (Medium)
Varies by location · 500 cal
Seasoned Fries (Large)
$3.99 · 590 cal
Mozzarella Sticks (4-piece)
$3.49 · 280 cal
Desserts & Shakes
Chocolate Milkshake (22 oz)
Varies by location · 470 cal
Vanilla Milkshake (22 oz)
Varies by location · 390 cal
Strawberry Milkshake (22 oz)
Varies by location · 460 cal
Hot Apple Pie
$1.99 · 270 cal
Drinks
Fountain Drink (Medium)
$1.99 · 180 cal
Sweet Tea (Large)
$2.49 · 270 cal
Minute Maid Lemonade (Medium)
Varies by location · 170 cal
Bottled Water
$1.99 · 0 cal
Kids Menu
Kids Meal Cheeseburger
Varies by location
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Nutrition Calculator
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Value Menu
Small Seasoned Fries
390 cal · P: 5g · C: 49g · F: 19g
Small Fountain Drink
140 cal · P: 0g · C: 36g · F: 0g
Burgers
Big Buford
770 cal · P: 30g · C: 41g · F: 57g
Baconzilla
960 cal · P: 46g · C: 41g · F: 75g
Baconzilla!®
960 cal · P: 46g · C: 41g · F: 75g
Checkersburger
390 cal · P: 12g · C: 33g · F: 28g
Double Checkersburger
570 cal · P: 21g · C: 34g · F: 43g
Chicken Sandwiches
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
580 cal · P: 15g · C: 38g · F: 49g
Wings
5-Piece Wings
350 cal · per 5 wings · P: 35g · C: 2g · F: 23g
10-Piece Wings
690 cal · per 10 wings · P: 68g · C: 4g · F: 44g
8-Piece Boneless Wings
330 cal · per 8 boneless wings · P: 14g · C: 20g · F: 22g
Fries & Sides
Famous Seasoned Fries (Medium)
500 cal · P: 7g · C: 63g · F: 24g
Seasoned Fries (Large)
590 cal · P: 8g · C: 74g · F: 29g
Mozzarella Sticks (4-piece)
280 cal · per 4 mozzarella sticks · P: 12g · C: 20g · F: 17g
Desserts & Shakes
Chocolate Milkshake (22 oz)
470 cal · P: 10g · C: 79g · F: 13g
Vanilla Milkshake (22 oz)
390 cal · P: 9g · C: 57g · F: 13g
Strawberry Milkshake (22 oz)
460 cal · P: 9g · C: 75g · F: 13g
Hot Apple Pie
270 cal · P: 3g · C: 38g · F: 12g
Drinks
Fountain Drink (Medium)
180 cal · P: 0g · C: 45g · F: 0g
Sweet Tea (Large)
270 cal · P: 0g · C: 62g · F: 0g
Minute Maid Lemonade (Medium)
170 cal · P: 0g · C: 42g · F: 0g
Bottled Water
0 cal · P: 0g · C: 0g · F: 0g
Kids Menu
Kids Meal Cheeseburger
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Price History
How prices have changed over time for a signature item at Checkers.Current trend: +3.8% vs 2025.
Checkers Deals, App & $5 Fill Up 2026
Save at Checkers — $5 Fill Up, Free Fries Friday in the app, and free Big Buford for new app users.
Checkers App — Free Fries Friday
Get a free order of seasoned fries every Friday through the Checkers app. New users get a free Big Buford on first order.
Checkers $5 Fill Up
The $5 Fill Up includes a Big Buford, seasoned fries, and a drink — available at participating locations.
Coupons, Promo Codes & Rewards
Looking for the latest Checkers deals and promo codes? Browse every verified coupon, promo code, and rewards program across all chains on our coupons page.
View all deals & coupons→Community Sentiment
What customers are saying across Reddit, Google Reviews, Yelp, and social media.
Below average: 0.3 points lower than the 4.0 average across all 104 chains we track.
Sentiment by Category
How customers rate 4 aspects of this chain, derived from the praise and complaints above.
Value & Price
4.9Perceived bang for the buck: prices, deals, value menus, portion size for cost.
Praise: The Big Buford delivers serious value at $5.49 for a half-pound patty
Food Quality & Taste
4.8How customers rate the food itself: flavor, freshness, consistency, preparation.
Praise: Famous Seasoned Fries are the crown jewel — fans rank them among the best fast food fries in America
Complaint: Quality can be inconsistent, especially late night when fries are sometimes served cold
Convenience & Hours
3.8Location accessibility, hours, late-night availability, app ordering, payment quirks.
Praise: 24/7 double drive-thru convenience is a big draw for late-night crowds
Complaint: Most locations are drive-thru only with no dining room — a common gripe on Google reviews
Service & Speed
3.4Order accuracy, staff, speed, and overall experience at the counter or drive-thru.
Praise: Famous Seasoned Fries are the crown jewel — fans rank them among the best fast food fries in America
Complaint: Most locations are drive-thru only with no dining room — a common gripe on Google reviews
Category scores are derived from the sentiment signals above: each praise point lifts a category, each complaint lowers it, starting from the overall score.
Score
3.7 / 5
Good rating
Ranking
#90 of 104
by customer sentiment
Top pick
Famous Seasoned Fries (Medium)
Varies by location on the current menu
Checkers sits around 3.7 stars on Google Reviews, and the Famous Seasoned Fries are the clear star — Reddit r/fastfood routinely ranks them among the best fast food fries in the country, with regulars advising you to ask for a fresh batch. The Big Buford and 2 for $5 deals draw consistent praise as top-tier value, especially a half-pound patty for under $6. The most common complaints center on the drive-thru-only format, greasy burgers, and inconsistent late-night quality, though the 24/7 hours keep a loyal crowd coming back.
People Love
- + Famous Seasoned Fries are the crown jewel — fans rank them among the best fast food fries in America
- + The Big Buford delivers serious value at $5.49 for a half-pound patty
- + 2 for $5 deals are a favorite budget play
- + 24/7 double drive-thru convenience is a big draw for late-night crowds
Common Complaints
- - Most locations are drive-thru only with no dining room — a common gripe on Google reviews
- - Quality can be inconsistent, especially late night when fries are sometimes served cold
- - Burger ingredients can feel low-quality when the drive-thru is slammed
- - Order accuracy issues at busy times
Most Recommended
- →Famous Seasoned FriesVaries by location
- →Big Buford$5.49
- →Baconzilla$6.49
- →Chocolate Shake
Best Value
- $2 for $5 Mix & Match Deal
- $$5 Fill Up — Big Buford, fries, and a drink$5.49
- $Small Seasoned Fries at $1.99$1.99
- $Free Fries Friday in the Checkers app
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free Options
Menu items flagged with dietary labels at Checkers.
Small Seasoned Fries
VeganCheckers' famous seasoned fries in the small size
Value Menu
Small Fountain Drink
VeganYour choice of fountain beverage
Value Menu
Famous Seasoned Fries (Medium)
VeganMedium Famous Seasoned Fries from Checkers' current menu.
Fries & Sides
Seasoned Fries (Large)
VeganA big order of the famous seasoned fries
Fries & Sides
Mozzarella Sticks (4-piece)
VegetarianGolden-fried mozzarella sticks with marinara sauce
Fries & Sides
Hot Apple Pie
VegetarianCrispy fried apple pie with cinnamon filling
Desserts & Shakes
Fountain Drink (Medium)
VeganYour choice of Coca-Cola fountain beverage
Drinks
Sweet Tea (Large)
VeganBrewed sweet tea served over ice
Drinks
Minute Maid Lemonade (Medium)
VeganMinute Maid Lemonade, medium (20 oz), from Checkers' menu.
Drinks
Bottled Water
VeganRefreshing bottled spring water
Drinks
Regional Price Differences
Estimated Checkers menu prices by location, based on regional operating costs.
| Location | Price | vs Average | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atlanta | $5.40 | +$0.06 | Estimated — on par with national average — Big Buford |
| Charlotte | $5.25 | -$0.09 | Estimated — lower operating costs — Big Buford |
| Nashville | $5.25 | -$0.09 | Estimated — lower operating costs — Big Buford |
| Orlando | $5.60 | +$0.26 | Estimated — higher operating costs — Big Buford |
| Houston | $5.25 | -$0.09 | Estimated — lower operating costs — Big Buford |
| Richmond | $5.15 | -$0.19 | Estimated — lower operating costs — Big Buford |
| Tampa | $5.50 | +$0.16 | Estimated — on par with national average — Big Buford |
Checkers Hours
When Checkers is open, when breakfast and lunch are served, and holiday hours.
Store hours
Checkers opening and closing times are set by each location and can differ between dine-in, drive-thru and delivery. Check your local restaurant for today's exact hours.
Find hours near you (official store locator) →Breakfast & lunch hours
- Breakfast: Monday–Friday: 6:00 AM – 10:30 AM
- Breakfast: Saturday–Sunday: 6:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Typical times; participating locations may vary.
Holiday hours
Most Checkers locations are typically closed on:
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas Day
Some franchised locations set their own holiday hours.
Locations
Where to find Checkers near you.
Checkers Menu Questions — Big Buford, Fries & More
Answers to common questions about the Checkers menu — Big Buford price, seasoned fries, Baconzilla, and $5 Fill Up.
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