McDonald's Korea Sells 1 Million Big Arch Burgers
The burger reached the milestone within two weeks of its October 22, 2026, launch in Korea.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Openings & Closings
McDonald's Korea has sold more than 1 million Big Arch burgers within two weeks of launching the item on October 22, 2026. The Big Arch features two 113g pure beef patties, three slices of white cheddar cheese, crispy and raw onions, pickles, lettuce, and a dedicated sauce.
Why it matters
The Big Arch was tested in several overseas markets before reaching Korea, and its rapid sales suggest strong consumer demand for larger beef burgers. The result reflects McDonald's strategy of introducing globally tested products to target local tastes.
McDonald's Korea reported more than 1 million Big Arch units sold within two weeks of launch, with each burger containing two 113g beef patties. The source does not provide sales figures for the same period in other markets or a comparison against prior Korean menu launches.
The players
McDonald's Korea
The South Korean arm of the global fast-food chain McDonald's, which operates restaurants across Korea.
The details
The Big Arch was first trial-sold in Portugal, Germany, and Canada in 2024 and became a regular menu item in the UK in 2025. It debuted as a limited menu item in the U.S. in March 2026 before launching in Korea on October 22, 2026.
Timeline
2024: Trial sales begin in Portugal, Germany, and Canada.
2025: The Big Arch becomes a regular menu item in the UK.
March 2026: The Big Arch debuts as a limited menu item in the U.S.
October 22, 2026: The Big Arch launches in Korea.
November 5, 2026: McDonald's Korea announces the 1 million sales milestone.
Market Landscape
The Big Arch's rollout followed a sequence of trial sales in Portugal, Germany, and Canada in 2024, regular menu status in the UK in 2025, and a limited U.S. debut in March 2026 before reaching Korea. This staged approach lets the chain test a burger across markets before committing it to a broader menu.
Customers in Korea can order the Big Arch at McDonald's locations. The burger's two-patty build and cheese-and-onion topping set it apart from standard menu items on the chain.
The takeaway
Global menu tests can show how a product performs in several markets before a wider launch. For readers, the Big Arch's rollout shows how fast-food items often reach some markets well before others.
Further reading
Explore more recent menu launches and restaurant changes in the Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by 조선일보.
