Overview
- The sandwich stacks two quarter‑pound patties with three slices of white cheddar, crispy and slivered onions, lettuce, pickles, and a proprietary Big Arch Sauce.
- McDonald’s lists 1,020 calories for the burger, along with 53 grams of protein, 59 grams of carbohydrates, and 65 grams of fat.
- Early menu sightings show the burger priced around $7.59–$9.29 on its own, with meals roughly $11–$14, though franchisees set local prices.
- The Big Arch follows tests in Canada and Europe and is now a permanent menu item in the UK and Ireland, with executives citing demand for a heartier option.
- Analysts describe the launch as a higher‑price gamble reminiscent of the Arch Deluxe era, even as McDonald’s recent traffic gains were driven by value offers; it will be one of the few burgers cooked to order with fresh beef.