Junior Bacon Cheeseburger at Wendy's and the Rest of the Jr. Burger Lineup

Four small burgers make up this family: the plain hamburger, the cheeseburger, the Deluxe and the bacon version. All use fresh beef on a toasted bun, and only the toppings change. Read the table below before you order, because the names are close and people often pick the wrong one.

4Burgers
FreshBeef
1 versionBacon
$1.99+Starts at
Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger

Small burger picks compared

Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger

$4.61+
Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe

Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe

$3.24+
Jr. Cheeseburger

Jr. Cheeseburger

$2.74+
Jr. Hamburger

Jr. Hamburger

$1.99+

The junior bacon cheeseburger is the bacon option in a four-burger Jr. family that also includes the Jr. Hamburger, Jr. Cheeseburger and Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe. Each one is a small burger with fresh beef on a toasted bun, and each one costs far less than a full-size Dave's. This page shows what separates them, so you can pick the right one on the first try.

You can see the complete Wendy's menu by category if you want to compare them with other items.

Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe vs Jr. Cheeseburger vs Jr. Hamburger

The three non-bacon burgers are close, and they rank by how much topping you want. The Hamburger is the least, the Cheeseburger adds cheese, and the Deluxe adds the most produce.

The Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe is the one that looks like a full-size burger in miniature: cheese, pickles, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, ketchup and mayo. It starts at $3.24+. The listing shows no mustard on it, so it tastes sweeter and creamier than the Jr. Cheeseburger. In a wendys jr cheeseburger deluxe order, you are paying about 50 cents more than the plain cheeseburger for tomato, lettuce and mayo.

Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe vs Jr. Cheeseburger vs Jr. Hamburger
If you wantPick
The lowest priceJr. Hamburger
Classic cheese, pickle and mustardJr. Cheeseburger
The freshest, most loaded small burgerJr. Cheeseburger Deluxe
Smoke and saltJr. Bacon Cheeseburger

Jr. Hamburger and the Wendys Junior Burger Basics

The Jr. Hamburger is the plain one: beef, pickles, onion, ketchup and mustard on a toasted bun. It starts at $1.99+ on delivery, the lowest price in the lineup. It works as a snack or an add-on, and it suits anyone who wants no cheese. If you want cheese, order the Jr. Cheeseburger instead, which is the same burger with a slice of American cheese on top.

Jr. Burger Prices and the Old 99 Cent Menu

Delivery apps list the Jr. burgers from $1.99+ for the Hamburger, $2.74+ for the Cheeseburger, $3.24+ for the Deluxe and $4.61+ for the Bacon Cheeseburger. Those are starting prices on a delivery app, so they run higher than what you pay at the counter in most places. They vary by store and by app.

Many people still search for the 99 cent menu, because Jr. burgers used to live there. The Jr. burgers now sit under the Everyday Value label in the delivery listing, and you can see the current set on the Everyday Value items page. No Jr. burger in the data is listed at 99 cents.

What Happened to the Wendys 99 Cent Menu

Wendy's moved away from a flat 99 cent menu in January 2013, replacing it with a menu called Right Price Right Size, where items ranged from 99 cents to $1.99. News coverage at the time noted that the Junior Cheeseburger Deluxe rose to $1.19. Wendy's has used other value names since, and the Jr. burgers remain its cheapest burgers.

Value deals change quickly, so check your app for what your store offers today.

Nutrition and Allergens for Wendy's Jr. Burgers

Nutrition trackers that copy Wendy's published numbers show a clear pattern: each added topping adds calories, and bacon adds the most. Here is a snapshot, with the caveat that older tracker pages can be out of date.

Nutrition and Allergens for Wendy's Jr. Burgers
BurgerCaloriesProteinSodium
Jr. HamburgerAbout 270About 14 gAbout 430 mg
Jr. CheeseburgerAbout 310About 16 gAbout 620 mg
Jr. Cheeseburger DeluxeAbout 360About 16 gAbout 620 mg
Jr. Bacon CheeseburgerAbout 390About 19 gAbout 660 mg

Other sources list the JBC anywhere from roughly 360 to 390 calories, and UK pages show different figures because the UK recipe differs. For an exact number for your order, use the nutrition tool in the Wendy's app. The Wendy's nutrition and calorie guide explains how to read it.

For allergens, trackers list egg, gluten, milk, soy and wheat for the cheese-topped burgers. A wendys jr hamburger has no cheese, so trackers list egg, gluten and wheat, though the grill is shared with milk and soy. If you have an allergy, confirm in the allergen tool for your store.

Jr. Burger Questions Answered

What is on the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger at Wendy's?

Fresh, never-frozen beef, Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo. It has no pickles, onion, ketchup or mustard. It starts at $4.61+ on the delivery listing, which makes it the priciest Jr. burger.

How many calories are in the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger at Wendy's?

Trackers list about 390 calories, and some sources show a range of roughly 360 to 390. UK pages show a different number because the recipe differs. Check the nutrition tool in the Wendy's app for your order, since figures can change and sources disagree.

What is the difference between the Jr. Cheeseburger and the Jr. Cheeseburger Deluxe?

The Jr. Cheeseburger has cheese, pickles, onion, ketchup and mustard. The Deluxe has cheese, pickles, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, ketchup and mayo, with no mustard. The Deluxe is the more loaded one and costs about 50 cents more on delivery, at $3.24+ against $2.74+.

Is the Jr. Hamburger the same as the Jr. Cheeseburger without cheese?

Yes, according to the item descriptions. Both have fresh beef, pickles, onion, ketchup and mustard on a toasted bun, and the only difference is the slice of American cheese. The Jr. Hamburger starts at $1.99+ and the Jr. Cheeseburger at $2.74+ on delivery apps.

Does the Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger come with pickles?

No. The listing names bacon, American cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo, and no pickles, onion or mustard. If you want pickles, ask for them as an add-on when you order. Stores usually stock them, though availability can vary.

Is there still a Wendy's 99 cent menu?

Not as a flat menu. Wendy's moved away from 99 cent pricing in 2013 and now uses value labels such as Everyday Value, with no Jr. burger listed at 99 cents in the delivery data. Promotions change often, so check your app for current deals.

Can I get a Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger meal with fries and a drink?

Often yes, but it depends on the store and app. Where a combo is offered, it adds fries and a drink. If it is not listed, order the pieces separately or choose a Biggie Bag, which starts at $7.50+ on delivery.

What does JBC stand for at Wendy's?

JBC stands for Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger. Some people write it as jr bacon cheese burger, and fans of the sandwich use the nickname because the menu text itself says "His fans call him JBC." It is the same burger every time.

How big is a Jr. burger compared with a Dave's Single?

A Jr. burger is clearly smaller. The Dave's Single uses a quarter-pound of fresh beef per the menu text, while Wendy's does not list a weight for the Jr. patties. In price terms, the Single starts at $7.49+ and the JBC at $4.61+ on delivery.