Hungry Jack’s Burgers (2026): Full Burger Menu, Prices, Calories & Best Picks

Hungry Jack’s sells more than 40 burgers across beef, chicken, Angus and plant-based. There’s a $3 cheeseburger and there’s a triple-patty Whopper with more than 1,300 calories, so knowing what to order isn’t always easy.

Is Hungry Jack’s the same as Burger King?

Yes. Hungry Jack’s is Burger King’s franchise in Australia. Both sell the Whopper, and both use flame-grilled beef.

Why is Burger King called Hungry Jack’s in Australia?

• 1971: Jack Cowin opened the first Burger King franchise in Australia, in Perth. The name “Burger King” was already registered in Australia by a small takeaway shop in Adelaide, so he couldn’t use it.
• The new name: Burger King’s parent company at the time, Pillsbury, gave him a list of its other brand names. He picked “Hungry Jack”, the name of a Pillsbury pancake mix, and added the apostrophe and “s”.
• 1990s: when the Adelaide trademark expired, Burger King Corporation opened its own “Burger King” stores in Australia, alongside Hungry Jack’s.
• 2001–2003: after a legal dispute that Hungry Jack’s won, the Burger King-branded stores were converted to Hungry Jack’s.

So today, every Burger King-style restaurant in Australia is a Hungry Jack’s. The menu is Australian, though. Items like the Brekky Wraps, Jack’s Fried Chicken and Grill Masters Angus don’t exist at Burger King overseas.

Which came first? Burger King, which started in the US in 1954. Hungry Jack’s followed in Australia in 1971.

How Hungry Jack’s makes its burgers

Flame-grilled beef. Every beef patty is cooked over a flame rather than on a flat grill. That’s where the smoky, BBQ taste comes from, and it’s the main difference from McDonald’s.

100% Aussie beef. Hungry Jack’s says its beef has no additives, preservatives, colourings or fillers.

Chicken. Jack’s Fried Chicken is made with 100% Aussie chicken in a crunchy coating. The grilled chicken burgers use a flame-grilled chicken breast fillet.

Freshly made to order. Burgers are made after you order, with fresh salad.

Hungry Jack’s burger menu: every burger, price and calories

Whopper and beef burgers

More detail is on the Whopper & beef menu.

Grill Masters Angus burgers

The Grill Masters Angus range uses a thick patty, about a third of a pound before grilling, on a toasted brioche bun.

Chicken burgers

Veggie and plant-based burgers

Prices are approximate and come mostly from delivery menus, which run higher than in-store prices. Your local store may differ.

Best Hungry Jack’s burgers: quick picks

Our pick for a first-timer

Order a Whopper. It’s the burger that shows off Hungry Jack’s flame-grilled beef best.

If you prefer chicken, the Classic Jack’s Fried Chicken is the one to try. Hungry Jack’s built its newer chicken range around it.

Healthiest Hungry Jack’s burgers (lowest calories)

Tips to make any burger lighter:

• Skip the mayo.
• Choose grilled chicken instead of fried.
• Drink Coke No Sugar instead of regular Coke.
• Order the burger on its own rather than as a meal. A large meal adds roughly 700 calories.

Cheapest Hungry Jack’s burgers

1. BBQ Cheeseburger: about $3 on Penny Pinchers
2. Chicken Royale: about $3.75 on Penny Pinchers
3. Hamburger: about $4
4. Cheeseburger: about $5.90
5. Whopper Jr Cheese and medium chips: $5.75 as an app deal

Cheaper burgers also turn up as app deals, vouchers and Shake & Win prizes in the Hungry Jack’s app, such as a $4 Whopper or a free Chicken Royale.

Biggest Hungry Jack’s burgers

New Hungry Jack’s burgers (October 2026)

These are the current limited-time burgers:

• Big Jack® is back, plus the Double Big Jack and the Big Jack Angus.
• Cowboy Whopper® has BBQ sauce, onion rings and bacon.
• Napoletana Jack’s Fried Chicken is a parmi-style chicken burger.

Limited-time burgers usually stay on the menu for a few weeks to a few months.

Hungry Jack’s burgers people still search for

Hungry Jack’s has rotated a lot of limited-time burgers over the years, and many people still look for them. Past favourites include:

• The Aussie Burger: a beef burger with beetroot, egg and bacon. It’s not on the current menu.
• Tropical Whopper: a Whopper with pineapple.
• Rodeo, Philly Cheese, Pork Belly and Brisket burgers: limited-time specials.
• Burger Bites: mini burgers.
• Rebel Whopper: now called the Plant Based Whopper.
• Parmi burgers: the closest current version is the Napoletana Jack’s Fried Chicken.

Does Hungry Jack’s have a fish burger? Not on the current menu.

Hungry Jack’s vegan and vegetarian burgers

Vegetarian:

• The Veggie Whopper Cheese has a vegetable patty made from corn, capsicum and carrot.
• The Plant Based Whopper uses a plant-protein patty that tastes like beef.

Vegan? Not as served. They all contain egg in the mayo, and most contain dairy cheese. Hungry Jack’s labels them “not suitable for vegans.”

What time does Hungry Jack’s start serving burgers?

Burgers and the main menu start at 11am. Before that, the kitchen serves the breakfast menu. Some 24-hour stores serve burgers late at night and overnight, but most stores switch to burgers at 11am.

Is Hungry Jack’s halal?

Only at selected stores. Hungry Jack’s nutrition guide flags which items are halal at selected restaurants. Halal-certified stores display their certificate. Burgers with bacon are never halal.

Hungry Jack’s vs McDonald’s burgers

Our view: if you like a smoky, chargrilled taste and fresh salad, Hungry Jack’s wins. If you want the classic soft-bun fast-food burger, Maccas is the better fit. The Big Jack is Hungry Jack’s way of covering both.

FAQs

Is Hungry Jack’s the same as Burger King?
Yes. It’s Burger King’s Australian franchise. It’s called Hungry Jack’s because the name Burger King was already taken in Australia in 1971.

What’s the best burger at Hungry Jack’s?
The Whopper is the classic. For chicken, try the Classic Jack’s Fried Chicken. For premium beef, try the Grill Masters Chicago Angus.

What’s the cheapest burger at Hungry Jack’s?
The BBQ Cheeseburger, at about $3 on Penny Pinchers.

What’s the lowest-calorie burger at Hungry Jack’s?
The Hamburger (285 calories), followed by the Whopper Junior (293).

What’s the biggest burger at Hungry Jack’s?
The Triple Whopper Cheese, at 1381 calories.

Does Hungry Jack’s have veggie burgers?
Yes. There’s the Veggie Whopper Cheese and the Plant Based Whopper range, but none are vegan as served.

What’s the new burger at Hungry Jack’s?
The Big Jack range, the Cowboy Whopper and the Napoletana Jack’s Fried Chicken.

Does Hungry Jack’s still have the Aussie Burger?
No. It’s not on the current menu.

How much is a burger at Hungry Jack’s?
From about $3 for a BBQ Cheeseburger to around $21 for the double Angus burgers.

Final thoughts

Hungry Jack’s covers more ground than most people realise. There are $3 cheeseburgers, thick Angus burgers on brioche, fried and grilled chicken, and meat-free Whoppers.

If you’re new, start with a Whopper. If you’re on a budget, use Penny Pinchers and the app deals. If you’re hungry, the Triple Whopper Cheese or a Double Angus will do the job.

For the rest of the menu, see the full Hungry Jack’s menu with prices and calories.

Burger King history: I wrote the history section from what I already know, without checking new sources this time: the 1971 Perth opening, the Adelaide trademark, the Pillsbury “Hungry Jack” pancake mix name, and the 2001–2003 legal dispute and rebrand. These are well-documented facts, but check the dates against Hungry Jack’s About page if you want to be certain.

Unlinked rows: the five new Whopper articles and the Smoky Chipotle Angus aren’t linked yet. Once they’re published, tell me and I’ll give you the exact links to add.