Wendy’s Dave’s Single® Price, Calories & Review
The standard of fast-food cheeseburgers since 1969. Built with a quarter-pound of 100% fresh, never-frozen North American beef, melted American cheese, crisp hand-cut vegetables, and premium toasted bakery bun.
Dave’s Single® Pricing & Combo Meals
Compare standalone sandwich pricing with Small, Medium, and Large meal combos.
Complete Nutrition & Macro Blueprint
Official 2026 nutritional disclosures (Full Wendy’s Nutrition Guide) and macronutrient distribution breakdown.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 590 kcal | 30% |
| Total Fat | 34 g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 13 g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 1.5 g | — |
| Cholesterol | 95 mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 1,090 mg | 47% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 37 g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 8 g | — |
| Protein | 29 g | 58% |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 480 mg | 10% |
Caloric Breakdown
Anatomy of Dave’s Single®
Every premium element layered inside Wendy’s signature fresh-beef masterpiece.
1/4 lb Fresh Beef
100% pure North American beef, delivered refrigerated and never deep-frozen. Square-grilled so edges hang over the bun.
Real American Cheese
High-grade creamy sliced American cheese melted directly onto the hot grilled beef patty for maximum flavor adherence.
Hand-Prepped Produce
Freshly washed romaine/iceberg blend, ripe greenhouse-grown red tomatoes, and freshly sliced sweet white onions.
Crinkle-Cut Pickles
Thick-cut dill pickles providing an assertive, tangy crunch that balances the savory richness of the hot beef and melted cheese.
Mayo & Heinz Ketchup
Creamy real mayonnaise spread on the warm crown bun with rich tomato ketchup for a traditional diner profile.
Toasted Bakery Bun
Soft, lightly sweetened golden hamburger bun toasted to order to create a crisp moisture barrier against burger juices.
How to Customize Your Dave’s Single®
From low-carb keto hacks to high-protein secret upgrades.
“No Bun, Lettuce Wrapped”
Order your Dave’s Single wrapped in crisp whole lettuce leaves inside a platter box. Cuts 34g of carbs (down to ~3g net carbs) and eliminates 180 calories instantly!
Add Applewood Smoked Bacon
Ask for 2 strips of Wendy’s oven-baked Applewood smoked bacon (featured generously on the Wendy’s Baconator®) (+$0.80). Turns your Dave’s Single into a Big Bacon Classic without paying the full specialty sandwich surcharge.
Swap Mayo for Ghost Pepper Ranch
Ask the crew to replace regular mayo with Ghost Pepper Ranch sauce or signature bourbon glaze. Adds robust spicy heat for fans of Wendy’s spicy chicken menu.
Dave’s Single® vs The Competition
How Wendy’s flagship 1/4 pounder matches up against Wendy’s siblings and national rivals.
| Burger Feature | Wendy’s Dave’s Single® | Wendy’s Baconator® | McDonald’s QPC | Burger King Whopper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Weight | 1/4 lb (Single) | 1/2 lb (Double) | 1/4 lb (Single) | 1/4 lb (Flame Grilled) |
| Fresh / Frozen | Fresh, Never Frozen | Fresh, Never Frozen | Fresh (QPC only) | Frozen Beef Patties |
| Patty Shape | Square | Square | Round | Round |
| Bacon Included | No (Optional +$0.80) | Yes (6 Applewood Strips) | No (Bacon QPC +$1.20) | No (Bacon King +$1.50) |
| Produce Toppings | Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion | None (Meat & Cheese Only) | Pickles, Slivered Onion | Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle, Onion |
| Calories | 590 kcal | 950 kcal | 520 kcal | 670 kcal |
| Protein | 29 g | 57 g | 30 g | 28 g |
| 2026 Average Price | $5.49 | $8.29 | $5.79 | $6.29 |
Why Does Dave’s Single® Price Vary by State?
Franchise economic factors influencing drive-thru prices across US markets.
CA, NY, WA, MA, NJ (~$5.89 – $6.49)
Due to state minimum wage laws (e.g., California FAST Recovery Act mandates) and premium urban lease rates, expect to pay 10% to 18% higher than national benchmarks.
OH, TX, IN, GA, TN (~$5.29 – $5.49)
Represents Wendy’s baseline franchise pricing. Close proximity to Columbus, Ohio headquarters and regional agricultural distribution networks maintains maximum value pricing.
CO, UT, MT, ID (~$5.59 – $5.79)
Refrigerated transport costs for 100% fresh, never-frozen beef add a slight freight premium for rural franchise operators distant from distribution hubs.
Airports, Turnpike Plazas & Arenas (~$7.49 – $8.99)
Non-standard franchise concessions operate under high airport authority concession fees. National promotions and app coupons are generally excluded.
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Official Nutrition
Calorie and macronutrient statistics cross-referenced with Wendy’s corporate disclosures.
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Real Consumer Value
Protein-per-dollar and satiety calculations designed to maximize diner value.
- Nutrition facts verified via Wendy’s Official Corporate Nutrition & Allergen Portal.
- Daily value benchmarks calculated using the FDA Daily Value (DV) Guidelines (2,000 calorie reference diet).
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Wendy’s Dave’s Single® FAQs
Common questions regarding pricing, nutrition, allergens, and preparation.
Official dave’s single calories (or wendy’s dave’s single calories) total 590 calories with 37g fat and 29g protein. Looking for a larger build on the wendy’s burger menu? Dave’s Double has 850 calories, while wendy’s dave’s triple packs 1,160 calories with three fresh quarter-pound patties.