\n
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it’s investigating the financials of Elon Musk’s pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, ‘The A Word’, which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.<\/p>\n
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.<\/p>\n
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.<\/p>\n
Your support makes all the difference.<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nRead more<\/span><\/svg><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nMcDonald\u2019s is bringing its largest burger yet to U.S. menus.<\/p>\n
Starting March 3, American customers will finally be able to get their hands on the limited-time Big Arch Burger, which features two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of cheese, onions, pickles, lettuce and a tangy sauce on a sesame and poppy seed bun.<\/p>\n
The fast food giant\u2019s \u201cmost McDonald\u2019s, McDonald\u2019s burger,\u201d as its press release called it, was previously tested in Canada and countries across Europe, but is already a permanent menu fixture in the U.K. and Ireland.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe began to pilot Big Arch about a year and a half ago, and it\u2019s shown strong traction across several markets,\u201d said Jill McDonald, the chain\u2019s global chief restaurant experience officer, during a fourth quarter earnings call earlier this month. \u201cCustomers are responding to this more satisfying burger that meets demand for something heartier while still feeling distinctly McDonald\u2019s. <\/p>\n
\u201cIts performance helped it earn a permanent spot on the U.K. menu, and we see potential to continue scaling this platform as we strengthen our position within this tier of the beef category,\u201d McDonald said.<\/p>\n
\n
\n<\/div>
McDonald’s is bringing its biggest burger to U.S. menus starting March 3 (Getty\/iStock)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n