Did you know the Big Mac is McDonald’s most iconic sandwich? The delicious two-story burger turned 52 in 2020. Whether you’ve had one or 1,000 Big Macs in your life, you can imagine the scrumptious flavors and special sauce as you read these words. Find out interesting factoids about McDonald’s Big Mac below.
- The Big Mac debuted in Uniontown, Pennsylvania
The Big Mac was created at a franchisee-owned store in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in 1967. The large burger was an immediate hit and gained a pretty strong following. A year later, with the franchise owner’s permission, the burger went nationwide and has been a popular seller since.
- Big Mac was created to feed hungry steelworkers
In the 1960s, many of the Uniontown McDonald’s most loyal customers were hungry steelworkers working nearby. When the workers would show up to eat at the Uniontown location, they were always hungry. These men had serious appetites that the single-patty cheeseburger couldn’t satisfy. To satisfy their hunger, Jim Delligatti, the Uniontown owner, started experimenting to make a heartier burger. Soon, the iconic Big Mac was born.
- Special sauce was originally secret sauce
When McDonald’s first advertised the Big Mac in the late ’60s and early ’70s, it was referred to as secret sauce. However, the famous Big Mac jingle calling the sauce “special” debuted in 1974, and the sauce has been known as special sauce ever since.
- Lots of seeds on Big Mac buns
It’s easy to spot a Big Mac by the seeds on top of its bun. With a simple glance, one can tell there are a ton of sesame seeds on every Big Mac bun. But, just how many are there? According to McDonald’s insiders, there are 385 to 400 sesame seeds on each Big Mac bun.
- The most expensive Big Mac is sold in Switzerland
There are McDonald’s restaurants all over the globe. While recipes remain relatively the same across the world, prices do not. The most expensive Big Mac sandwich is sold in Switzerland. Here, the famous two-patty cheeseburger with special sauce will cost about $6.50. To compare, the cheapest Big Mac is sold in Russia for less than $2.50.
- Big Mac Museum is located in North Huntington, Pennsylvania
If you’re a Big Mac aficionado, you might want to visit the Big Mac Museum in North Huntington, Pennsylvania. The original creators of the sandwich opened this museum in 2007. Here, visitors will find a 14-foot Big Mac statue, the original Big Mac bun toaster, and a franchise restaurant.
Now you know six facts about McDonald’s most famous sandwich, the Big Mac. Impress your friends and family with your culinary trivia and think about these facts each time you take a big bite of your favorite sandwich.
