It’s called “The Big Arch.” A fresh, supersized burger stacked with two beef patties, three slices of white cheese, crispy‑fresh onions, pickles, lettuce, and a brand‑new tangy Big Arch sauce.
This isn’t just another limited‑time tease. It marks the legendary fast‑food chain’s first permanent, worldwide menu addition since Chicken McNuggets dropped back in 1983. (Yes — four decades since a global staple got added to the golden lineup.)
Early testers say the Big Arch leans into a richer, more indulgent build, aligning with McDonald’s ongoing “Best Burger” upgrades rolling out across markets this year.
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McDonald’s Menu Items Still Sold Today — By Year Added
1950s
- 1955 — French Fries
- 1955 — Hamburger & Cheeseburger
- 1957 — Filet-O-Fish
1960s
- 1968 — Big Mac
- 1968 — Apple Pie
1970s
- 1971 — Quarter Pounder
- 1973 — Egg McMuffin
- 1979 — Happy Meal
1980s
- 1983 — Chicken McNuggets
- 1987 — McChicken
1990s
- 1998 — McFlurry
2000s
- 2003 — McGriddles
- 2009 — McCafé beverages
2010s
- 2017 — Signature Quarter Pounder (fresh beef era)
2020s
- 2021 — Crispy Chicken Sandwich line (now McCrispy)
- 2022 — McPlant (select markets)
- 2024 — Grandma McFlurry
- 2026 — The Big Arch
Get ready to step into McDonald’s new burger era cometh to the US (sometime) this year — the arches are going big, literally.
Would you take down The Big Arch on day one or wait for the hype to settle? Drop your take below.
