Krystal has brought back its fan-favorite Country Fried Krystal just in time for the holidays: a crispy country-fried patty topped with savory sausage gravy on the chain’s signature steamed bun, headlining a seasonal lineup with a $5.99 meal deal. It returned November 2, 2026, at participating locations.
What Is the Country Fried Krystal?
First introduced in 2016, the Country Fried Krystal has returned several times over the past decade and ranks among the Southern slider chain’s best-performing limited-time items. The build is simple: a crispy country-fried patty topped with savory sausage gravy, served on Krystal’s signature steamed bun. A biscuit version — the same patty and gravy on a warm, fluffy biscuit — returns with it, alongside the chain’s seasonal Peppermint Milkshakes and the annual Holiday Steamer Box.
The Lineup at a Glance (November 2026)
| Item | What You Get | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Country Fried Krystal | Crispy country-fried patty + sausage gravy on a steamed bun | $4.59–$5.19 |
| Country Fried Krystal Meal Deal | Country Fried Krystal + small fries + small drink | $5.99 |
| Country Fried Biscuit | Same patty + gravy on a warm, fluffy biscuit | $5.29–$5.45 |
| Country Fried Krystal Combo | Country Fried Krystal + fries + drink | $12.49–$12.99 |
| Country Fried 3-Egg Plate | Country-fried breakfast plate | $9.19–$10.13 |
How Much Does It Cost?
Krystal’s suggested price for the Meal Deal is $5.99 — the Krystal, a small fries and a small drink. Store listings run higher: the Meal Deal was listed at $6.89 in Newnan, Georgia, and $7.49–$7.79 in Atlanta, Clarksville and Augusta, so the $5.99 figure is a suggested price and your store may charge more. The Krystal alone was listed at $4.59–$5.19 across Georgia and Tennessee stores, the Biscuit at $5.29–$5.45, and the Combo at $12.49–$12.99. Prices and participation vary by location. For what a value meal costs elsewhere, see the Burger King menu.
When and Where?
The Country Fried Krystal and the seasonal offerings are available for a limited time at participating locations, beginning November 2, 2026, and continuing through the holiday season. Krystal has not named an end date. The chain’s home turf is the Southeast — Georgia, Tennessee, Alabama, Florida — so most readers will find it within a short drive; outside that footprint, the deal may not be on your local board.
What We Do Not Know Yet
- Calories: No calorie figures have been published for the Country Fried Krystal or the Biscuit. We will not guess them.
- End date: Krystal says “through the holiday season” and has not named a date. Treat it as live until the chain says otherwise.
- Meal Deal price: The $5.99 figure is Krystal’s suggested price; store listings show $6.89–$7.79. Check the app before you order.
FAQs
How much is Krystal’s Country Fried Krystal Meal Deal?
$5.99 is the suggested price — the Krystal, a small fries and a small drink. Store listings show $6.89–$7.79, so your store may charge more.
What is on the Country Fried Krystal?
A crispy country-fried patty topped with savory sausage gravy, served on Krystal’s signature steamed bun. The Biscuit version puts the same patty and gravy on a warm, fluffy biscuit.
When does the Country Fried Krystal end?
Krystal has not announced an end date. It returned November 2, 2026, for a limited time through the holiday season at participating locations.
Conclusion
Krystal’s Country Fried Krystal is the chain’s holiday workhorse back on the board: a fried patty and sausage gravy on a steamed bun, with a $5.99 Meal Deal that is genuinely cheap — if your store honors the suggested price. The honest catch is the gap between the suggested $5.99 and the $6.89–$7.79 on store menus, and the missing calories and end date. If you are in Krystal country, the Meal Deal is the order; if you want the full value picture, the Burger King menu is the closest comparison.
Source: Franchising.com / Krystal Restaurants, November 2, 2026; store-level prices from Allmenus and DoorDash listings in Georgia and Tennessee. Prices and participation vary by location; no calories have been published.
