Checkers • Value Menu

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$5 Fill Up

A Big Buford with small seasoned fries and a small drink — the famous $5 meal deal

$5.001120 caloriesProtein 52gCarbs 118gFat 48g

$5.00

Typical U.S. price — actual prices vary by location, franchise, and ordering platform.

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.

Everything You Need to Know About the $5 Fill Up

The $5 Fill Up is a big buford with small seasoned fries and a small drink — the famous $5 meal deal It comes in at 1120 calories with 52g of protein, and is priced at $5.00 in the Value Menu section of the Checkers menu — about 0.45 cents per 100 calories. 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.

How the $5 Fill Up compares to similar Checkers items

Item	Price	Calories	Price / 100 cal
$5 Fill Up (this item)	$5.00	1120	0.45
2 for $5 Mix & Match Deal	$5.00	1080	0.46
2 for $7 Big Buford Deal	$7.00	1480	0.47
Small Fountain Drink	$1.49	140	1.06
Small Seasoned Fries	$1.99	260	0.77

Average price in the Value Menu section: $4.10. This item is above the section average.

How the $5 Fill Up compares at other chains

Compare the $5 Fill Up across all chains →

Chain	Comparable item	Price	vs Checkers
Checkers	$5 Fill Up	$5.00	—
KFC	$5 Fill Up — Chicken Sandwich	$5.00	same
Krispy Kreme	Glazed Raspberry Filled	$1.49	$3.51 more

Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.

Checkers secret menu items

Loaded Seasoned Fries · $4.49

Seasoned fries topped with melted cheese, bacon bits, and ranch dressing

How to order: Order seasoned fries and ask for 'melted cheese, bacon bits, and ranch on top.'

Monsterella Stix · $3.99

Mozzarella sticks with a spicy breading

How to order: Ask for 'mozzarella sticks with spicy breading — Monsterella Stix.'

Dietary & allergen information

View the official Checkersallergen & nutrition guide

See the full Checkersnutrition & calories table →

Is the $5 Fill Up good value at Checkers?

At $5.00, the $5 Fill Up costs about 0.45 cents per 100 calories against a $4.10 average in the Value Menu section. It is the lowest price-per-calorie item on the entire Checkers menu — the strongest value pick we track at this chain.

How to order the $5 Fill Up at Checkers

The $5 Fill Up is available at Checkers locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Checkers app or third-party services. Order through the official Checkers ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Checkers menu for the latest pricing.

Pro Tips for Ordering the $5 Fill Up

1At 1120 calories, this is one of the higher-calorie items on the menu — plan portions accordingly.
2Check current Checkers deals — Checkers App — Free Fries Friday.
3Prices have trended +3.8% vs 2025 on our tracking — expect slight variation by location.

Tips compiled from customer reviews on Google, Yelp, Reddit, and our menu tracking data.

Payment & holiday hours

Accepted payment

Credit & debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, Discover)
Cash
Gift cards
Apple Pay & Google Pay

Holiday closures

Thanksgiving
Christmas Day

Typical closures — individual locations may vary. Confirm locally before visiting.

$5 Fill Up prices by city (estimated)

Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Checkers national-average pricing model:

Atlanta: $5.40 (Estimated — on par with national average — Big Buford)
Charlotte: $5.25 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Big Buford)
Nashville: $5.25 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Big Buford)
Orlando: $5.60 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Big Buford)
Houston: $5.25 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Big Buford)
Richmond: $5.15 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Big Buford)

More Checkers menu items

$5.00

2 for $5 Mix & Match Deal

$5.00 · 1080 cal

$7.00

2 for $7 Big Buford Deal

$7.00 · 1480 cal

$1.99

Small Seasoned Fries

$1.99 · 260 cal

$1.49

Small Fountain Drink

$1.49 · 140 cal

About Checkers

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.

Checkers FAQ

What time does Checkers start serving breakfast?

Checkers starts serving breakfast at 6:00 AM (Monday–Friday). Most locations follow the same schedule, but individual restaurants can shift times by an hour — check with your local Checkers to confirm.

When does Checkers stop serving breakfast?

Checkers serves breakfast until 10:30 AM on Monday–Friday (6:00 AM to 10:30 AM (Monday–Friday, Saturday–Sunday)). After that, the menu switches to the regular all-day menu. Hours can vary by location.

How many calories are in a Big Buford at Checkers?

A Big Buford at Checkers has 740 calories and 41g of protein. This is from the official Checkers nutrition information and can vary slightly with customizations.

What is the lowest-calorie item at Checkers?

The lowest-calorie item on the Checkers menu is the Small Fountain Drink at 140 calories (Value Menu). Calorie counts come from official Checkers nutrition data.

Sources

Recently verified · 24 days ago

Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Checkers website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: www.checkers.com