Checkers • Fries & Sides
Cup of Chili
Hearty beef chili made in-house
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 Cup of Chili
The Cup of Chili is hearty beef chili made in-house It comes in at 280 calories with 18g of protein, and is priced at $2.99 in the Fries & Sides section of the Checkers menu — about 1.07 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 Cup of Chili compares to similar Checkers items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seasoned Fries (Regular) | $2.99 | 410 | 0.73 |
| Seasoned Fries (Large) | $3.99 | 590 | 0.68 |
| Mozzarella Sticks (4-piece) | $3.49 | 390 | 0.89 |
| Cup of Chili (this item) | $2.99 | 280 | 1.07 |
| Cheesy Fries | $3.49 | 480 | 0.73 |
Average price in the Fries & Sides section: $3.42. This item is below the section average.
How the Cup of Chili compares at other chains
Compare the Cup of Chili across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Checkers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Checkers | Cup of Chili | $2.99 | — |
| Chuy's | Cheese Enchiladas with Chili Gravy | $11.99 | $9.00 less |
| Dairy Queen | Chili Dog | $3.49 | $0.50 less |
| Krystal | Chili Cheese Fries (Small) | $2.99 | same |
| Portillo's | Chili Cheese Dog | $5.49 | $2.50 less |
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
Is the Cup of Chili good value at Checkers?
At $2.99, the Cup of Chili costs about 1.07 cents per 100 calories against a $3.42 average in the Fries & Sides 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 Cup of Chili at Checkers
The Cup of Chili 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 Cup of Chili
- 1Check current Checkers deals — Checkers App — Free Fries Friday.
- 2Prices 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.
Cup of Chili 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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