
How Fast-Food Franchising Actually Works
Almost every restaurant you think of as a chain is owned by someone else entirely. What the franchisee actually buys, and why it explains the price on the board.
Pasta travels strangely: it is a value item in Manila and a premium plate in London.
Showing 150 of 414 tracked items. Prices are in each market's own currency.
| Item | Brand | Market | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mac & Cheese | KFC | USA | $1.69 - $3.79 |
| Mac & Cheese | CoCo Ichibanya | USA | $1.88 |
| Homestyle Chicken Noodle Soup | Subway | Canada | C$2.49 - C$3.49 |
| Kha Nom Jeen (180gram) | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM3.37 |
| Fusilli (180gram) | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM3.37 |
| Spaghetti (180gram) | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM3.37 |
| Kway Teow (180gram) | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM3.37 |
| Mac & Cheese Bites
Creamy cheeses and elbow noodles golden fried to perfection. Served with marinara sauce. |
TGI Friday’s | Canada | C$3.79 |
| Glass Noodle | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM4.13 |
| Meatball Marinara Pasta | Subway | Singapore | S$4.50 |
| PERi-Mac & Cheese | Nando's | United Kingdom | £4.75 |
| Macaroni & Cheese | Chili’s | USA | $4.99 - $7.89 |
| Kraft® Macaroni & Cheese
Classic Kraft® mac & cheese served with one side and a beverage. |
Chili’s | Canada | C$4.99 |
| Mac & Cheese Bowl | KFC | USA | $5 |
| Nashville Hot Mac & Cheese Bowl | KFC | USA | $5 |
| Side Jolly Spaghetti | Jollibee | USA | $5.24 |
| Jolly Spaghetti (Ala Carte) | Jollibee | Singapore | S$5.30 - S$6 |
| Jolly Spaghetti
Our signature sweet-style spaghetti, loaded with chunky slices of ham, ground meat, and hotdog,... |
Jollibee | United Kingdom | £5.49 |
| Beef Bulgogi Spaghetti | Starbucks | Cambodia | ៛6 |
| Pork Gochujang Linguine | Starbucks | Cambodia | ៛6 |
| Mac and Cheese | KFC | Ireland | €5.70 |
| Jolly Spaghetti Value Meal | Jollibee | Singapore | S$6.30 |
| Fiesta Noodles (Ala Carte) | Jollibee | Singapore | S$6.30 |
| Jolly Spaghetti | Jollibee | USA | $6.49 - $8.49 |
| Mac & Cheese Bites | Burger King | Singapore | S$6.90 |
| Steakhouse Mac & Cheese | Outback Steakhouse | USA | $6.99 |
| Steakhouse Mac & Cheese | Outback Steakhouse | Canada | C$6.99 |
| Macaroni & Cheese Bowl | Subway | Malaysia | RM7.28 - RM10.40 |
| Fiesta Noodles Value Meal | Jollibee | Singapore | S$7.30 - S$7.95 |
| Kid's Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Macaroni in cheddar cheese sauce with side and drink. |
TGI Friday’s | Ireland | €7.69 |
| Kid's Marinara Pasta
Pasta in marinara sauce with side and drink. |
TGI Friday’s | Ireland | €7.69 |
| Kale & Cauli Macaroni Cheese
Macaroni with a cheesy sauce, kale, and cauliflower. |
Pret A Manger | United Kingdom | £8.25 |
| Macaroni Cheese Prosciutto
Macaroni cheese with added prosciutto. |
Pret A Manger | United Kingdom | £8.25 |
| Spicy No’Duja and Tomato Macaroni
Tubetti Rigati pasta with spinach, roasted tomatoes, a spicy red pepper sauce and red pesto. |
Pret A Manger | Ireland | €8.25 |
| Kid's Marinara Pasta
Fettuccine pasta with tomato marinara sauce. Served with kid's side choice. |
TGI Friday’s | Canada | C$8.28 |
| Kid's Buttered Pasta
Fettuccine pasta with butter and Parmesan-Romano. Served with kid's side choice. |
TGI Friday’s | Canada | C$8.28 |
| Kid's Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni in a creamy cheese sauce. Served with kid's side choice. |
TGI Friday’s | Canada | C$8.28 |
| Pepper Pals® Cheesy Chicken Pasta
Pasta with chicken and a cheesy sauce served with one side and a beverage. |
Chili’s | Canada | C$8.39 |
| Chicken Alfredo | Domino’s Pizza | USA | $8.50 |
| Italian Sausage Marinara | Domino’s Pizza | USA | $8.50 |
| Chicken Carbonara | Domino’s Pizza | USA | $8.50 |
| Pasta Primavera | Domino’s Pizza | USA | $8.50 |
| PERi Mac & Cheese | Nando's | Australia | A$8.95 |
| Kids Mac & Cheese
A classic and creamy mac and cheese for kids. |
Nando's | Australia | A$8.95 |
| Simply Mac & Cheese | Domino’s Pizza | Australia | A$8.99 |
| The Ultimate Lasagne / Ultimate Pasta Bake
Inspired by lasagne, likely with ground beef, pasta sauce, and mozzarella. |
Domino’s Pizza | United Kingdom | £8.99 |
| The Ultimate Carbonara / Signature Creamy Carbonara
Inspired by carbonara, likely with bacon, a creamy sauce, and mozzarella. |
Domino’s Pizza | United Kingdom | £8.99 |
| Pasta (Lasagna, Spaghetti, Fettuccine) | Pizza Express | Canada | C$8.99 - C$20.95 |
| Kid's Pasta
Fettuccine pasta with choice of butter and Parmesan-Romano or tomato marinara sauce. Served with... |
TGI Friday’s | USA | $9.11 |
| Kid's Cheddar Mac & Cheese
Elbow macaroni in a creamy cheese sauce. Served with kid's side choice. |
TGI Friday’s | USA | $9.11 |
| Pasta + Breadstix Combo
Normal Price: RM22.40 |
Pizza Hut | Malaysia | RM9.98 - RM22.40 |
| Oven-Baked Tuscani Chicken Alfredo
Rotini pasta smothered in creamy Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, and cheese. |
Pizza Hut | USA | $9.99 |
| Oven-Baked Meat Sauce Pasta
Rotini pasta in zesty Italian meat sauce topped with melted mozzarella. |
Pizza Hut | USA | $9.99 |
| Oven-Baked Cheesy Alfredo Pasta
Rotini pasta in creamy Alfredo sauce topped with a golden cheese crust. |
Pizza Hut | USA | $9.99 |
| Baked Beefballs - Creamy Alfredo Sauce | Pizza Hut | Singapore | S$10.30 |
| Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni and cheese. |
Outback Steakhouse | Australia | A$10.35 |
| Jolly Spaghetti (Ala Carte)
Sweet-style spaghetti with ground meat and cheese |
Jollibee | Malaysia | RM11.30 |
| PERi Mac & Cheese
Creamy and hearty macaroni and cheese with a fiery PERi-Crumb topping. |
Nando's | Australia | A$11.30 |
| Chicken Alfredo Pasta
Grilled 100% all white meat chicken and Alfredo sauce baked to a creamy goodness with penne pasta. |
Domino’s Pizza | Canada | C$11.89 |
| Italian Sausage Marinara Pasta
Penne pasta baked in a zesty marinara sauce with Italian sausage, a blend of Italian seasonings... |
Domino’s Pizza | Canada | C$11.89 |
| Chicken Carbonara Pasta
Grilled 100% all white meat chicken, bacon, onions and mushrooms mixed with penne pasta and... |
Domino’s Pizza | Canada | C$11.89 |
| Pasta Primavera
Fresh tomatoes, fresh baby spinach, green peppers, mushrooms and onions are mixed and baked to... |
Domino’s Pizza | Canada | C$11.89 |
| Macaroni & Cheese | Chili’s | Malaysia | RM11.95 - RM14.95 |
| Pepper Pals Pasta | Chili’s | Malaysia | RM11.95 |
| Fusilli Chicken Tom Yum | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM11.99 |
| Stir Fried Kway Teow with Chicken | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM11.99 |
| Stir Fried Kway Teow with Chicken & Hot Basil | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM11.99 |
| Stir Fried Glass Noodle with Chicken & Mixed | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM11.99 |
| Stir Fried Kuey Teow with Minced Chicken | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM11.99 |
| Kway Teow Ladna with Chicken | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM11.99 |
| Simply Bacon Mac & Cheese | Domino’s Pizza | Australia | A$11.99 |
| Cajun Chicken Pasta | Chili’s | USA | $12.29 |
| Cajun Pasta
Choice of grilled chicken or shrimp over penne pasta in creamy Alfredo sauce with Cajun spices,... |
Chili’s | Canada | C$12.29 - C$12.99 |
| Jolly Spaghetti
Our one-of-a-kind spaghetti topped with our signature sweet-style sauce, loaded, ground beef,... |
Jollibee | Canada | C$12.49 |
| Assam Pedas Pasta | Pizza Hut | Malaysia | RM12.68 |
| Salami Olio Spaghetti | Pizza Hut | Malaysia | RM12.68 |
| Mac & Cheese (Chicken) | Domino’s Pizza | Singapore | S$12.90 |
| Kids Stripes Macaroni with Cheese
Macaroni elbows with creamy cheese sauce. May include choice of side and tomato sauce. |
TGI Friday’s | Australia | A$12.90 |
| Kids Stripes Macaroni with Tomato
Macaroni with tomato Napoli sauce. May include choice of side and tomato sauce. |
TGI Friday’s | Australia | A$12.90 |
| Clear Soup Glass Noodle (Chicken & Seaweed) | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM13.09 |
| Spaghetti Chicken Green Curry | Black Canyon Coffee | Malaysia | RM13.09 |
| Jolly Sweet Spaghetti Meal | Jollibee | Malaysia | RM13.13 |
| Bolognese
A rich, slow-cooked beef mince in a traditional homemade Napolitana sauce, served with your... |
Pizza Express | Australia | A$13.20 - A$25 |
| Lasagna
Layers of fresh pasta with a rich bolognese sauce, béchamel, and cheese, baked until golden. |
Pizza Express | Australia | A$13.20 - A$22 |
| Salami Mac & Cheese | Pizza Hut | Malaysia | RM13.32 |
| Mac 'N' Cheese
Creamy macaroni and cheese, oven-baked. |
Pizza Hut | United Kingdom | £13.49 |
| Pasta with Sauce
Your choice of spaghetti or ziti with marinara sauce. |
Pizza Express | USA | $13.70 |
| PLAIN CURRY NOODLE | CoCo Ichibanya | Singapore | S$13.70 |
| Regular Creamy Chicken Alfredo with Breadsticks
Alfredo sauce tossed with penne pasta, topped with seasoned grilled chicken breast, pizza... |
Pizza Hut | Canada | C$13.74 - C$14.39 |
| Chicken Alfredo Papa Bowl
Creamy alfredo and garlic parmesan sauces with juicy grilled chicken, green peppers, mushrooms,... |
Papa John’s Pizza | Canada | C$13.99 |
| Lasagne
Layers of pasta, Bolognese sauce, béchamel, and cheese. |
Pizza Hut | United Kingdom | £13.99 |
| Palabok Fiesta
Thin rice noodles in a savory garlic sauce with crushed pork cracklings, shrimp, and sliced... |
Jollibee | Canada | C$14.36 |
| Jolly Spaghetti Platter | Jollibee | Singapore | S$14.40 - S$14.50 |
| Cajun Chicken Pasta | TGI Friday’s | United Kingdom | £14.75 |
| Spaghetti Aglio Olio | Swensen's | Singapore | S$14.87 |
| PLAIN MALA CURRY NOODLE | CoCo Ichibanya | Singapore | S$14.90 |
| Creamy Chicken Alfredo | Pizza Hut | Australia | A$14.95 - A$29.95 |
| Creamy Mushroom Alfredo | Pizza Hut | Australia | A$14.95 - A$29.95 |
| Hearty Bolognese | Pizza Hut | Australia | A$14.95 |
| Homestyle Beef Lasagne | Pizza Hut | Australia | A$14.95 - A$29.95 |
| Pasta with Meatballs
Your choice of spaghetti or ziti with meatballs. |
Pizza Express | USA | $15 |
| Jolly Spaghetti
Authentic Italian-style spaghetti with our signature sweet-style sauce, ground beef, and hotdog... |
Jollibee | United Arab Emirates | AED 15 |
| Meatball & Bolognese
Hearty beef meatballs in a classic Bolognese sauce, topped with Parmesan. |
Pizza Express | Singapore | S$15.26 |
| Spaghetti Bolognese Chicken | Domino’s Pizza | Malaysia | RM15.50 |
| Spaghetti Bolognese Beef | Domino’s Pizza | Malaysia | RM15.50 |
| Vegan Peperonata (V) (Ve)
Penne pasta with roasted mixed peppers, passata, and garlic, finished with fresh parsley. |
Pizza Express | United Kingdom | £15.75 |
| Beef Sausage Arrabbiata | Swensen's | Singapore | S$15.90 - S$17.38 |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | Swensen's | Singapore | S$15.90 - S$17.33 |
| Mac 'N' Cheese | Swensen's | Singapore | S$15.94 - S$17.33 |
| Lasagna Classica
Slow-cooked beef, mushroom and tomato ragù, layered with silky pasta, creamy béchamel sauce and... |
Pizza Express | Ireland | €15.95 |
| Fettuccine Alfredo
Fettuccine in creamy Parmesan Alfredo sauce, optional chicken or shrimp add-on. |
TGI Friday’s | Ireland | €16 |
| Pollo Pesto
Chicken, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella, and Gran Milano cheese in a creamy basil & pine... |
Pizza Express | United Kingdom | £16.75 |
| Beef Lasagne | Pizza Hut | Singapore | S$16.85 |
| Pollo Pesto (GF)
Chicken, pasta, mushrooms, red onions, mozzarella and Gran Milano cheese with béchamel and basil... |
Pizza Express | Ireland | €16.95 - €17.95 |
| Roast Chicken Loaded Mac & Cheese
Sliced roast chicken on a layer of melted mozzarella & our signature Mac & Cheese. |
Pizza Hut | Australia | A$17.19 - A$30.99 |
| Buffalo Chicken Loaded Mac & Cheese | Pizza Hut | Australia | A$17.19 - A$30.99 |
| BBQ Beef Loaded Mac & Cheese | Pizza Hut | Australia | A$17.19 - A$30.99 |
| Honey Ham Loaded Mac & Cheese | Pizza Hut | Australia | A$17.19 - A$30.99 |
| Carbonara Smoked Duck Baked Rice | Swensen's | Singapore | S$17.33 |
| PERi-Mac & Cheese Bowl
Macaroni & cheese topped with PERi-PERi crumbs, PERi-PERi pulled chicken and Cheese Crisp. |
Nando's | Malaysia | RM17.90 |
| Jolly Spaghetti Family Pack | Jollibee | USA | $17.99 |
| Chicken Parmigiana with Pasta
Breaded chicken cutlet with marinara sauce and mozzarella, served with spaghetti or ziti. |
Pizza Express | USA | $18.15 |
| Chicken Bacon Alfredo | Domino’s Pizza | Canada | C$18.29 |
| Fiesta Noodles Platter | Jollibee | Singapore | S$18.50 |
| Teriyaki Chicken Pasta | Swensen's | Singapore | S$18.90 - S$20.60 |
| Spaghetti Aglio Olio Pasta
Classic Italian pasta with garlic, olive oil, and a hint of chili. |
Swensen's | Malaysia | RM19 - RM23.65 |
| Pasta with Angus Beef Sauce 安格斯牛肉酱意面
|
Pizza Hut | China | ¥19 |
| Spaghetti Kiddie Meal | Jollibee | United Arab Emirates | AED 19 |
| Arrabbiata
Penne pasta in a fiery tomato sauce with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and chili flakes, finished... |
Pizza Express | Singapore | S$19.08 |
| PORK CUTLET NOODLE (CURRY) | CoCo Ichibanya | Singapore | S$19.30 |
| Chicken Bolognaise Spaghetti
Served with tomato bolognaise sauce, chicken meatballs & onions |
Pizza Hut | Malaysia | RM19.50 |
| Creamy Carbonara Spaghetti
Served with creamy sauce, chicken rolls, mushrooms, garlic & onions |
Pizza Hut | Malaysia | RM19.50 |
| Baked Spaghetti Bolognaise | Swensen's | Singapore | S$19.51 |
| PORK SHABU & EGGPLANT NOODLE (CURRY) | CoCo Ichibanya | Singapore | S$19.60 |
| Cajun Chicken Pasta
Penne with bell peppers & onions in Cajun Alfredo sauce, topped with garlic-marinated chicken breast. |
TGI Friday’s | Ireland | €19.88 |
| Cajun Chicken Pasta
Penne in Cajun Alfredo sauce with garlic-marinated chicken. |
TGI Friday’s | Ireland | €19.88 |
| MyBox Pasta 1
1 Pasta, 1 garlic bread or mushroom soup & 1 soft beverage can |
Pizza Hut | Malaysia | RM19.90 |
| MyBox Pasta 2
1 Pasta, 1 onion rings, crispy fries or potato wedges & 1 soft beverage can |
Pizza Hut | Malaysia | RM19.90 |
| MyBox Pasta 5
1 Pasta + 1 cinnamon or cheddar breadstix (3pcs) + 1 soft beverage can |
Pizza Hut | Malaysia | RM19.90 |
| New Orleans Chicken Pasta 新奥尔良式鸡肉意面
|
Pizza Hut | China | ¥19.90 |
| French Cream Porcini Baked Rice 法式奶油牛肝菌风味焗饭
|
Pizza Hut | China | ¥19.90 |
| Pasta Bundle for 1
Any Starter & Any Pasta dish. |
Pizza Express | United Kingdom | £19.95 |
| Ultimate Cajun Pasta
Grilled chicken AND shrimp over penne pasta in creamy Alfredo sauce with Cajun spices, Parmesan,... |
Chili’s | Canada | C$19.99 |
| Creamy Macaroni Soup | Jollibee | Hong Kong | HK$20 |
| Carbonara
Cream sauce, bacon, onions, parsley, shaved parmesan cheese and garlic. |
Papa John’s Pizza | Australia | A$20.33 |
| Pollo
Chicken pasta. |
Papa John’s Pizza | Australia | A$20.33 |
| Bolognese
Rich meat sauce and shaved parmesan cheese. |
Papa John’s Pizza | Australia | A$20.33 |
| Lasagna
Lasagna with rich meat sauce and béchamel cheese. |
Papa John’s Pizza | Australia | A$20.33 |
| Calabrese
Spicy salami pasta. |
Papa John’s Pizza | Australia | A$20.33 |
| Vegetarian Pasta
Vegetarian pasta dish. |
Papa John’s Pizza | Australia | A$20.33 |
Sorted by the cheapest published option for each item. A local price is not comparable to a price in another currency - For that, use the price index.
Pasta & Noodles products sold under one name in four or more markets, converted to US dollars.
| Product | Brand | Markets | Cheapest (USD) | Priciest (USD) | Gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Spaghetti | Jollibee | 7 | $1.07 | $9.08 | +749% |
| Spaghetti Carbonara | Black Canyon Coffee | 5 | $3.85 | $6.88 | +79% |

Almost every restaurant you think of as a chain is owned by someone else entirely. What the franchisee actually buys, and why it explains the price on the board.

Localisation is not adding a novelty item. It is a staged process with a predictable sequence, and the menu data shows exactly how far each market has travelled.

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