How We Track Prices
A short, honest explanation of where the numbers on this site come from, how often they change, and what we won't do.
Where our prices come from
Every restaurant page on this site is built from one of a few sources, and we label which one applies:
- Official brand sources — the restaurant's own website, app, or a published nutrition PDF. Used whenever available, especially for calorie and nutrition data, since most chains don't publish exact prices on their own sites.
- Online ordering platforms — used for a number of menus, and stated directly on that restaurant's page, since delivery-app pricing typically runs higher than ordering in person. See our delivery markup guide for how much higher.
- Third-party estimates — used only when no better source exists, and always labeled as an estimate rather than a confirmed figure.
We never present a guess as an official number. If we're not confident in a price or nutrition figure, we either mark it clearly or leave it out entirely.
Why prices won't match exactly what you pay
Restaurant pricing varies by state, city, and even by specific store — sometimes by a dollar or more for the same item. Franchise-owned locations set their own prices independent of corporate. Treat every price on this site as a planning estimate, not a quote, and confirm at your local restaurant or on their ordering app before you buy.
How often we update
Each restaurant page shows an "Updated [Month Year]" tag near the top. We revisit menus periodically, and updates for individual restaurants are usually driven by a better source becoming available — an official nutrition PDF, a more complete menu listing — rather than a fixed schedule.
What we don't do
- We don't accept payment from restaurants to appear, rank higher, or have prices adjusted.
- We don't use restaurant logos or claim any affiliation — this is an independent, unofficial directory.
- We don't fabricate a specific price or calorie count when we don't have one; we either source it properly or leave it as a range or estimate.