Big Mac

The Big Mac is a signature hamburger offered by McDonald's, introduced in 1967 by a franchisee in the Greater Pittsburgh area and expanded nationwide in 1968. It features two 1.6 oz beef patties, a slice of American cheese, shredded lettuce, pickles, minced onions, and a special 'Big Mac Sauce' on a three-slice sesame seed bun. The sandwich is known for its distinctive structure and taste, making it a flagship product for McDonald's. Over the years, McDonald's has removed artificial preservatives, flavors, and colors from the Big Mac to enhance its quality. The company, headquartered in the United States, operates globally, with restaurants in over 100 countries, serving millions of customers daily. The Big Mac remains a symbol of American fast-food culture and is often used as a benchmark in economic studies, such as The Economist's Big Mac Index, which compares the cost of living across different countries.