Which McDonald’s product had the brand name “McDLT”?

The McDLT was a McDonald’s hamburger product.

Its name stood for McDonald’s Lettuce and Tomato, highlighting the product’s unusual packaging concept. The hot meat and bun were separated from the cold lettuce, tomato, and other toppings so customers could combine them immediately before eating.

McDonald’s promoted the McDLT in the 1980s, including advertising that presented the divided container as a way to keep contrasting ingredients at their best. The packaging became nearly as memorable as the sandwich and is now frequently discussed as an example of product branding tied to a specific serving format.

The McDLT is sometimes mistaken for a chicken item because McDonald’s used many “Mc” names for different menu categories. Its defining identity was a beef hamburger with separate hot and cold components, not a chicken sandwich or breakfast product.