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McDonald’s Resizes Big Tasty, Adds Double Option as Customer Backlash Builds

Company materials show the festive burger now uses quarter‑pounder buns, with pricing stated to reflect the change.

Overview

  • McDonald’s has reintroduced the Big Tasty in a smaller format using quarter‑pounder buns and patties compared with earlier versions.
  • The company says the item is now offered with either one patty or two and maintains the same flavour and ingredient standards.
  • Customers have posted complaints on X, mocking the burger as the “Small Tasty” and alleging it no longer offers good value.
  • McDonald’s told a tabloid the single was reduced to £6.29 from £7.19 to acknowledge the size change, and a Double Big Tasty Meal is listed at £9.49.
  • Nottinghamshire Live reports a single burger at £4.39 and a meal at £7.99, reflecting variation in listed prices across outlets.