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McDonald's Big Arch

Name: McDonald's Big Arch
Brand: McDonald's

The Big Arch is McDonald's biggest burger ever — two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of white cheddar, crispy onions, lettuce, pickles and a new Big Arch Sauce on a sesame and poppy seed bun. First tested in Canada and Portugal in 2024, it launched in the UK in 2025 and the US in March 2026 as a limited time offering.

The McDonald's Big Arch contains 770 calories, 43g of protein and 41g of fat. It costs $8.99 in the United States, up from $6.49 in 2023. Available in 33 countries, with prices ranging from $2.70 in Egypt to $10.97 in Sweden. This page covers full Big Arch nutrition facts, price history, and worldwide price comparison.

🔥 770 cal 💪 43g protein 🌍 33 countries

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US Price

$8.99

baseline price

Calories

770

39% daily value

Cheapest

$2.70

Egypt

Most Expensive

$10.97

Sweden

Countries

available worldwide

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Big Arch Nutrition Facts

US standard serving · Source: McDonald's official nutrition data

770

KCAL

Calories

41g

TOTAL FAT

Fat

60g

CARBS

Carbohydrates

43g

PROTEIN

Protein

Total Fat

41g

— Saturated

18g

Carbohydrates

60g

— Sugars

12g

Protein

43g

Sodium

1330mg

Fibre

ℹ️ Nutritional values are approximate and may vary by location, preparation method and date. Always verify with the McDonald's official nutrition page before making dietary decisions.

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Big Arch Price History

US average price · Updated when prices change on PriceMyMeal

Big Arch Price — United States

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+8% since 2023

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Big Arch Price by Country

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The History of the Big Arch

Origins and story behind this iconic item

2023

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski announces plans for a larger, more satisfying burger at the annual investor meeting — developed in response to customer demand for something heartier.

2024

The Big Arch launches in Canada and Portugal as test markets — two quarter-pound patties, three slices of white cheddar and a new proprietary Big Arch Sauce.

2025

Following strong test results, McDonald's rolls out the Big Arch to the UK and Ireland in June, then Australia in July and New Zealand in October.

2025

The Big Arch becomes a permanent menu item in the UK and Ireland — Ben Fox, Chief Marketing Officer UK, declares it has 'earned its permanent place on the menu alongside the Big Mac'.

2026

McDonald's launches the Big Arch in the United States on March 3 as a limited time offering — positioning it as its 'most McDonald's, McDonald's burger yet' and its 'biggest burger ever'.

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Big Arch — Did You Know?

Interesting facts about the Big Arch

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The Big Arch launched in Canada and Portugal in 2024, expanded to the UK, Australia and New Zealand in 2025, and arrived in the US in March 2026 — McDonald's fastest global rollout of a new burger format.

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Three slices of white cheddar is unusual for McDonald's — most burgers use processed American cheese. The Big Arch uses a specific white cheddar formulated for the burger.

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Two quarter-pound patties means the Big Arch contains half a pound of beef pre-cook — making it McDonald's beefiest standard burger by a significant margin over the Grand Mac.

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McDonald's CFO Ian Borden said the company had previously got the 'premium burger' concept wrong — customers wanted something larger, not more premium. The Big Arch was designed around size and satisfaction rather than premium positioning.

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Each market uses locally sourced beef — the UK version uses 100% British and Irish beef, while the US version uses the same beef supply as other McDonald's patties.

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