Overview
- The Hot Honey Sauce with a Hot Honey McCrispy and Snack Wrap is reported to debut on January 27 for a limited time at participating U.S. locations, with the sauce available to add to other items, according to Snackolator and online listings.
- Industry trackers expect the Big Arch burger to reach U.S. menus in early March after a limited test at McDonald’s Chicago headquarters, though there is no nationwide confirmation from the company.
- The Big Arch stacks two roughly quarter‑pound patties with white cheddar, fried and raw onions, pickles, lettuce and a dedicated sauce on a sesame‑poppy bun to offer a larger, more filling option.
- McDonald’s leadership has cited strong results for the larger‑burger pilot in Portugal, Germany and Canada, guiding faster deployment where demand warrants.
- Separate reporting highlights 2026 expansion plans that include thousands of new restaurants, multi‑lane drive‑thru formats and Google Cloud AI tools to accelerate ordering.