Hardee's • Thickburgers
Original Thickburger
Half-pound Angus beef with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and mayo on a bakery-style bun
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 Original Thickburger
The Original Thickburger is half-pound angus beef with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and mayo on a bakery-style bun It comes in at 780 calories with 44g of protein, and is priced at $6.29 in the Thickburgers section of the Hardee's menu — about 0.81 cents per 100 calories. Hardee's is a fast food chain with over 1,800 locations known for Original Thickburger, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (5-piece), Monster Thickburger. Our Hardee's menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items.
How the Original Thickburger compares to similar Hardee's items
| Item | Price | Calories | Price / 100 cal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monster Thickburger | $8.49 | 1120 | 0.76 |
| Bacon Cheese Thickburger | $7.49 | 920 | 0.81 |
| Mushroom & Swiss Thickburger | $7.49 | 860 | 0.87 |
| Original Thickburger (this item) | $6.29 | 780 | 0.81 |
| 1/3 lb. Thickburger | $4.99 | 610 | 0.82 |
Average price in the Thickburgers section: $6.95. This item is below the section average.
How the Original Thickburger compares at other chains
Compare the Original Thickburger across all chains →| Chain | Comparable item | Price | vs Hardee's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee's | Original Thickburger | $6.29 | — |
| Applebee's | Classic Bacon Cheeseburger | $12.99 | $6.70 less |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Bacon Burger | $13.49 | $7.20 less |
| Burger King | Hamburger | $1.99 | $4.30 more |
| Carl's Jr. | Western Bacon Cheeseburger | $5.99 | $0.30 more |
Prices are approximate national averages from our menu tracking data.
Hardee's secret menu items
Frisco Burger · $6.99
A Thickburger patty with Swiss cheese and Thousand Island dressing on grilled sourdough
How to order: Order a Thickburger and ask for 'Swiss cheese and Thousand Island on grilled sourdough instead of the bun.'
Breakfast Quesadilla · $4.49
A flour tortilla filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, and bacon
How to order: Order a Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuit and ask for 'it in a flour tortilla instead of a biscuit.'
Dietary & allergen information
Is the Original Thickburger good value at Hardee's?
At $6.29, the Original Thickburger costs about 0.81 cents per 100 calories against a $6.95 average in the Thickburgers section. Value depends on what you order alongside it — pair it with the cheapest Hardee's sides for the best total meal cost.
How to order the Original Thickburger at Hardee's
The Original Thickburger is available at Hardee's locations nationwide — dine-in, takeout, and in most markets delivery through the Hardee's app or third-party services. Order through the official Hardee's ordering page for pickup and delivery. Prices vary by location — check the current full Hardee's menu for the latest pricing.
Pro Tips for Ordering the Original Thickburger
- 1At 780 calories, this is one of the higher-calorie items on the menu — plan portions accordingly.
- 2Check current Hardee's deals — $3.99 Chicken Biscuits.
- 3Prices have trended +5.0% 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.
Original Thickburger prices by city (estimated)
Prices vary by location. Estimates for the Hardee's national-average pricing model:
- Atlanta: $6.15 (Estimated — on par with national average — Original Thickburger)
- Charlotte: $6.05 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Original Thickburger)
- Nashville: $6.30 (Estimated — on par with national average — Original Thickburger)
- Orlando: $6.40 (Estimated — higher operating costs — Original Thickburger)
- Houston: $6.05 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Original Thickburger)
- Richmond: $5.90 (Estimated — lower operating costs — Original Thickburger)
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About Hardee's
Hardee's is a fast food chain with over 1,800 locations known for Original Thickburger, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders (5-piece), Monster Thickburger. Our Hardee's menu guide covers prices, nutrition info, deals, and secret menu items. Browse full menu sections including thickburgers, breakfast, chicken. Current deals include Hardee's App — Free Item After $20 Spent.
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