McDonald’s has introduced the "Big Arch" burger, a supersized twist on the classic Big Mac, in select international markets. The burger, featuring two patties, crispy toppings, and a new tangy sauce, is part of the company’s global strategy to revitalize sales.
McDonald’s Unveils the ‘Big Arch’ Burger, a Supersized Twist on the Classic Big Mac, Amid Global Strategy Shift
McDonald's is about to unveil a larger-than-life version of its iconic Big Mac, a move sure to stir up excitement among fast-food enthusiasts.
For the first time in nearly four years, the fast-food giant has experienced a decline in global sales, driven by inflation and rising prices. In response, CEO Chris Kempczinski announced during a recent investor call that the company is embarking on a “comprehensive rethink” of its strategy, a shift that spans across the globe and includes introducing more enormous burgers.
Kempczinski revealed the new “Big Arch” burger on August 5. According to Restaurant Business, the compelling creation features two patties: melted cheese, “crispy toppings,” and a “tangy McDonald’s sauce.” Further details from a McDonald’s Canada press release describe the burger as including three slices of white processed cheese, crispy onions, slivered onions, pickles, lettuce, and a new Big Arch sauce, a combination that will pique your interest.
The McDonald’s Portugal website has dubbed the Big Arch “Um verdadeiro Épico Mac”—“a true epic Mac.”
“It’s a quintessential McDonald’s burger with a twist on our iconic, familiar flavors,” Kempczinski told analysts.
McDonald’s Tests ‘Big Arch’ Burger in Canada, Portugal, and More as Part of a Potential Global Launch
The Chicago-based chain is testing the Big Arch in three international markets, including Canada and Portugal. While the timing of a U.S. launch remains unclear, McDonald’s plans to evaluate the burger’s performance in these test markets before considering a global rollout.
Unlike previous strategies where the company introduced various more enormous burgers in different regions, this time, McDonald’s aims to add a single, giant burger to its core menu worldwide. As CFO Ian Borden noted in March, “In the past, you would have seen us try and get after that opportunity in 20 different markets in 20 different ways. And then you don’t have the ability to build a global equity that you can drive at scale.”


Rio Tinto Shares Hit Record High After Ending Glencore Merger Talks
Once Upon a Farm Raises Nearly $198 Million in IPO, Valued at Over $724 Million
Uber Ordered to Pay $8.5 Million in Bellwether Sexual Assault Lawsuit
Parents abused by their children often suffer in silence – specialist therapy is helping them find a voice
Office design isn’t keeping up with post-COVID work styles - here’s what workers really want
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Says AI Investment Boom Is Just Beginning as NVDA Shares Surge
Disaster or digital spectacle? The dangers of using floods to create social media content
How to support someone who is grieving: five research-backed strategies
OpenAI Expands Enterprise AI Strategy With Major Hiring Push Ahead of New Business Offering
Global PC Makers Eye Chinese Memory Chip Suppliers Amid Ongoing Supply Crunch
Anthropic Eyes $350 Billion Valuation as AI Funding and Share Sale Accelerate
TrumpRx Website Launches to Offer Discounted Prescription Drugs for Cash-Paying Americans
Australian Scandium Project Backed by Richard Friedland Poised to Support U.S. Critical Minerals Stockpile
Glastonbury is as popular than ever, but complaints about the lineup reveal its generational challenge
Missouri Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Challenging Starbucks’ Diversity and Inclusion Policies
Why financial hardship is more likely if you’re disabled or sick
SpaceX Prioritizes Moon Mission Before Mars as Starship Development Accelerates 



