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Chili's vs Little Caesars (2026)

Side-by-side comparison of menu prices, calories, and value. 77 items at Chili's vs 29 items at Little Caesars.

Quick answer: As of April 2026, Chili's averages $12.93 per item across 77 menu items, while Little Caesars averages $5.45 across 29 items. Little Caesars is $7.48 cheaper per item (58% difference). Little Caesars has lower average calories (340 vs 800 per item).

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Quick Comparison

Chili's vs Little Caesars: Quick Price & Menu Comparison
Metric Chili's Little Caesars Winner
Avg Price $12.93 $5.45 Little Caesars
Menu Items 77 29 Chili's
Avg Calories 800 340 Little Caesars
US Locations 1,235 3,800 Little Caesars
Secret Menu 0 1 Little Caesars

Little Caesars is 58% cheaper on average than Chili's ($7.48 less per item).

Cheapest Items

Chili's

Dips $0.79
Fountain Drinks 32 oz $1.00
Dasani $2.09
Juice $2.19
Coffee $2.29

Little Caesars

Caesar Dip® $0.59
Mrs. Goodcookie $0.89
Caesar Dips® $1.00
Pizza $1.59
Extra Topping $1.75
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Lowest Calorie Options

Chili's

Blackberry Iced Tea 80 cal
Mango Iced Tea 80 cal
Iced Tea 80 cal
Juice 120 cal
Strawberry Lemonade 140 cal

Little Caesars

Crazy Combo – Bread & Sauce 105 cal
Zesty Cheese Bread 149 cal
Pepperoni Cheese Bread 152 cal
Hot-N-Ready Classic (Large) 240 cal
Cheese Pizza 244 cal

Deep Comparison: Chili's vs Little Caesars

Calorie Value (cents per calorie)

Chili's delivers 2.25¢/cal on average, while Little Caesars delivers 2.32¢/cal. Chili's gives more calories per dollar — a key metric for value-per-meal seekers.

Menu Category Overlap

Chili's and Little Caesars share 1 menu categories (5% Jaccard overlap). Shared categories: sides. Low overlap — these chains serve mostly different food categories.

Price Differences by Shared Category

Where these chains overlap, here is who undercuts whom on average price:

  • sides: Chili's avg $0.79 vs Little Caesars $3.77Chili's is 79% cheaper

What Fits in Your Budget

  • $10 budget: Chili's fits 1 item (1582 cal), Little Caesars fits 1 item (303 cal)
  • $15 budget: Chili's fits 1 item (631 cal), Little Caesars fits 3 items (327 cal)
  • $20 budget: Chili's fits 3 items (300 cal), Little Caesars fits 3 items (705 cal)

Where They Rank in Our 414-Chain Dataset

Chili's ranks #361 of 414 on price (pricier than 87% of tracked chains). Little Caesars ranks #121 of 414 (cheaper than 71% of chains).

Calorie Distribution (items under 500 cal)

At Chili's, 31% of menu items with calorie data come in under 500 calories. At Little Caesars, 85% are under 500 calories. Little Caesars offers more lower-calorie options proportionally.

Bottom Line

  • Budget pick: Little Caesars ($5.45 avg vs $12.93)
  • More variety: Chili's (77 items)
  • More locations: Little Caesars (3,800 US locations)
  • Best calorie value: Chili's (2.25¢/cal)

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