Prices last checked November 1, 2026
A half-pound of fresh beef (before cooking), American cheese, six pieces of Applewood smoked bacon, ketchup and mayo.
Wendy’s menu describes it like this: “A half-pound* of fresh, never-frozen beef, American cheese, 6 pieces of crispy Applewood smoked bacon, ketchup, and mayo on a potato bun.” (Weight is approximate, before cooking.)
On the order.wendys.com carryout menus of the 5 Wendy’s restaurants we checked on November 1, 2026 (Atlanta, Columbus, Dallas, Orlando and Philadelphia), the Baconator cost about $7.99, from $7.89 to $9.09 depending on the restaurant. It has 890 calories, 58 g of fat, 36 g of carbohydrates, 59 g of protein and 1,580 mg of sodium, according to Wendy’s nutrition information.
The Baconator Combo with a small fry and drink cost about $12.19. The Son of Baconator is about $6.19.
Baconator Price (November 2026)
The Baconator typically costs $7.99 at the Wendy's restaurants we checked on order.wendys.com, and you can expect to pay anywhere from about $7.89 to $9.09. Each Wendy's sets its own prices. We read lunch menus at 5 restaurants (Atlanta, Columbus, Dallas, Orlando and Philadelphia) and breakfast menus at 3 (Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles) on November 1, 2026, so prices near you can differ.
| Item | Typical price | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Baconator | $7.99 | 890 |
Baconator Calories and Nutrition
The Baconator has 890 calories, about 45% of a 2,000-calorie day, along with 59 g of protein and 1,580 mg of sodium.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 890 | 45% |
| Total fat | 58 g | 74% |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g | 13% |
| Protein | 59 g | 118% |
| Sodium | 1,580 mg | 69% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet. Nutrition is approximate and based on Wendy's published U.S. nutrition information.
What's in the Baconator?
Allergens: contains Milk, Egg, Sesame, Soy, Wheat. Recipes and suppliers can change, so always check Wendy's allergen information or ask your server if you have a food allergy.
When can you order the Baconator?
The Baconator is on Wendy's lunch and dinner menu, which starts when breakfast ends (no later than 10:30 a.m., according to Wendy's) and runs until the restaurant closes. Of the 192 Wendy's restaurants in our 8 city searches, 190 showed a closing time of midnight or later on the Sunday we checked. See Wendy's hours.
Is the Baconator worth it?
At a typical $7.99, the Baconator works out to about $0.90 per 100 calories and 7.4 grams of protein per dollar, which is better than the average for hamburgers on the menu (6.3 g per dollar).
On a tighter budget? The Jr. Hamburger costs about $1.99.
Ordering tips
- The Baconator is 900 points in the Wendy's Rewards store, the highest-priced burger reward on Wendy's list.
- Each Wendy's sets its own prices, and Wendy's says prices may be higher for delivery.
Baconator FAQ
How much does the Baconator cost at Wendy's?
The Baconator costs about $7.99 at a typical U.S. Wendy's as of November 2026. Prices we tracked range from $7.89 to $9.09 depending on the restaurant.
How many calories are in the Baconator?
The Baconator has 890 calories, 58 g of fat, 36 g of carbohydrates and 59 g of protein.
Can you get the Baconator for delivery?
Yes, at most restaurants. Order it on order.wendys.com or in the Wendy's app for pickup or delivery; delivery fees may apply and Wendy's says prices may be higher for delivery.
How much is a Baconator at Wendy's?
About $7.99 for the sandwich and $12.19 for the Baconator Combo on the menus we checked, before tax. Prices ranged from $7.89 to $9.09 for the sandwich.
How many strips of bacon are on a Baconator?
Six pieces of Applewood smoked bacon, according to Wendy's menu description, on a half-pound of beef (weighed before cooking).