The Big Mac was first introduced at a McDonald’s restaurant in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, in 1967.
Franchisee Jim Delligatti created the sandwich because he wanted a larger burger for customers. Its original name was the “Big Mac,” and it used two beef patties, a middle bun layer, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions, and special sauce.
The Big Mac was tested regionally before becoming available across the United States in 1968. This distinction causes a common mix-up: 1967 refers to its first restaurant introduction, while 1968 marks its broader national rollout. The sandwich’s distinctive name, packaging, and advertising helped make it one of McDonald’s most recognizable branded products.