McDonald's teases January menu - and confirms fan-favourite item is returning
A popular burger is making a permanent comeback 🍔
- McDonald’s has revealed a favourite item will return in January
- The Big Arch has been announced as a returning item
- The burger will become available permanently
If there is one thing we love about the new year, it's that fast food giant McDonald’s tends to launch a brand-new menu to mark the beginning of a new year.
Alongside many other fast food chains across the UK, McDonald’s tends to debut exciting new additions to its regular menu, and sometimes even relaunches past favourites.
While its full January 2026 menu is still under wraps, McDonald’s UK and Ireland has announced the return of a fan-favourite burger, which will be making a return in the new year.
The burger in question making a comeback is The Big Arch, which will arrive in McDonald’s restaurants for dine-in, takeaway and delivery from Monday January 5.
The Big Arch was first introduced on the McDonald’s UK and Ireland menu in the summer of 2025, and became a very popular choice with customers.
The Big Arch features a sesame seed topped bun, two 100% British and Irish beef patties, topped with white cheddar cheese slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles and its signature Big Arch sauce.
Due to fan demand, The Big Arch is making a triumphant return to McDonald’s menu, and in even more exciting news - it is staying for good!
McDonald’s has revealed that given its popularity, The Big Arch will be a permanent feature on its usual menu, rather than a limited edition item.
While the price of menu items depend on restaurant location, The Big Arch is estimated to be priced around £8.79 for the burger only, and £10.69 for the burger as a medium meal.
Ben Fox, Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer for McDonald’s UK and Ireland, said: “The Big Arch® is back for good. When we first introduced it, customers voted with their feet and made it clear they loved the unmistakably McDonald’s taste, the generous use of ingredients and the iconic Big Arch sauce.
“This is a burger that has earned its permanent place on the menu alongside the Big Mac.”
To find out more about McDonald’s menu, you can read our story on the 10 least calorific items it offers, here.