Reality Check: Carl's Jr.'s Big Carl and Original Six Dollar Burger

Posted by Damon Gambuto, September 29, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Note: In our Reality Check series, we take a look at fast food in the news and show you what it looks like in all its unstylized glory.

[Photograph: CKE Restaurants]

I recently took a trip to Carl's Jr. to see how their stacked burgers stack up to the beauty shots in real life. The Big Carl was released last month as a cheaper and larger competitor to McDonald's Big Mac. The Six Dollar Burger isn't a new offering, but is a focus in recent ad campaigns to go up against McDonald's newest burgers, the Angus Third Pounders.

[Photograph: Damon Gambuto]

From carlsjr.com: "Two charbroiled beef patties, our classic sauce, two slices of American cheese, and lettuce all on a toasted sesame seed bun."

[Photograph: Business Wire]

[Photograph: Damon Gambuto]

"Charbroiled 100% Black Angus Beef Patty, Two Slices of Melted American Cheese, Lettuce, Two Slices of Tomato, Red Onions, Pickles, Mustard, Mayonnaise and Ketchup on a Toasted Sesame Seed Bun."

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