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MCDONALD’S IS SET TO LAUNCH AN "ICONIC" AND "LEGENDARY" MENU ITEM WITHIN DAYS AS PART OF A BIG SHAKE-UP. 06:54, 03 Jun 2025 McDonald's is plotting a major change to

ALL UK restaurants within days - which customers say is "legendary". McDonald’s is set to launch an "iconic" and "legendary" menu item within days as part of a

big shake-up. McDonald's, which has restaurants throughout Birmingham, is adding a new burger, called the Big Arch. The burger has two beef patties, topped with white cheddar cheese

slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles, and Big Arch sauce. It will be added to menus on Wednesday June 18 and McDonald's says it costs £7.99 for the

burger on its own or £9.99 for a medium meal - but prices vary based on your location. READ MORE UK FACES 'SPANISH SCORCHER' HEATWAVE WITH 31C AS EXACT DATE IT STARTS ANNOUNCED

Thomas O’Neill, head of menu at McDonald’s UK&I, said: “A new iconic burger needs an equally iconic sauce, and we’ve taken it up a notch with the Big Arch. Article continues below

"This isn’t just about size, it’s about flavour. With double layers of beef, crispy onions, and the hero of the build, our signature sauce, every bite is crafted to hit the spot to

satisfy serious McDonald’s hunger. Big, bold, and packed with serious deliciousness.” In a review of the burger, Cosmopolitan wrote : "It was a great flavour combination of the sweet

tangy sauce, the creamy Cheddar, succulent patties and the crispy onions which seriously hit the spot." The Sun added : "I struggled from keeping the ingredients inside from

spilling out, even with two hands wrapped around the poppy and sesame seed-topped bun. Article continues below "It's full of flavour and the sauce is richer and more peppery than

the classic McDonald's burger sauce." McDonald's first announced its plans to introduce the Big Arch at its annual investor meeting in December 2023. The move from

McDonald's came in response to overwhelming customer demand for heartier burgers that are both flavorful and affordable.