McDonald’s has a new burger in the United States. It is called the BIG ARCH. McDonald’s says the burger started on March 3, 2026, and it is being sold for a limited time at participating restaurants across the country. (corporate.mcdonalds.com)
So, what is in it? The BIG ARCH has two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of white cheddar cheese, lettuce, pickles, crispy onions, slivered onions, and a new Big Arch Sauce. The burger comes on a toasted bun with sesame and poppy seeds. McDonald’s describes the sauce as tangy and creamy, with mustard, pickle, and sweet tomato flavors. (corporate.mcdonalds.com)
This burger is much bigger than a Big Mac. On McDonald’s U.S. menu, a Big Mac has two beef patties, Big Mac Sauce, pickles, lettuce, chopped onion, one slice of American cheese, and a sesame seed bun. A Big Mac has 580 calories, while the BIG ARCH has 1,020 calories. From those numbers, it seems the BIG ARCH is made for people with a very big appetite. (mcdonalds.com)
For English learners, this burger is fun too. It gives you useful food words such as “patty,” “pickle,” “lettuce,” “bun,” and “sauce.” It also shows a common restaurant phrase: “limited time.” That means you cannot buy it forever. If you like big burgers, the BIG ARCH may sound exciting. If you prefer a lighter burger, the classic Big Mac may still be the easier choice. (corporate.mcdonalds.com)










