Checkers • Burgers
Checkers Big Buford
Half-pound beef patty with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo on a sesame seed bun
- Price
- $5.49
- Calories
- 770
- Protein
- 30g
- Carbs
- 41g
- Fat
- 57g
$5.49
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 Big Buford
The Big Buford is half-pound beef patty with american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and mayo on a sesame seed bun It comes in at 770 calories with 30g of protein, and is priced at $5.49 in the Burgers section of the Checkers menu, about $0.71 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 Big Buford compares to similar Checkers items
| Big Buford (this item) | $5.49 | 770 | 0.71 |
| Baconzilla | $6.49 | 960 | 0.68 |
| Baconzilla!® | Varies by location | 960 | — |
| Checkersburger | $3.99 | 390 | 1.02 |
| Double Checkersburger | $5.99 | 570 | 1.05 |
Average price in the Burgers section: $5.49. This item matches the section average.
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Big Buford good value at Checkers?
At $5.49, the Big Buford costs about $0.71 per 100 calories against a $5.49 average in the Burgers section. Value depends on what you order alongside it. Pair it with the cheapest Checkers sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Big Buford at Checkers
The Big Buford 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 Big Buford
- 1At 770 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.
More Checkers menu items
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.'
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.
Big Buford 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)
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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.
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Prices and customer sentiment sourced from the official Checkers website, nutrition guide, and public reviews. Source: Checkers official nutrition — latest published, dated 2025-09-13 (archived copy of official page)
