The five-star fast-food claim comes from United Kingdom chef Gareth Ward, who runs two-Michelin-star restaurant Ynyshir Restaurant & Rooms in Wales, according to UK reports. Ward's culinary opus Ynyshir, housed inside a country house hotel, was named the best restaurant in the UK in 2022.
McDonald's restaurants in Australia and France have a reputation for being better than those in America. Of all the McDonald's he's tried, Williams says Thailand does it best.
According to recent data from The Economist magazine, the top five countries with the highest Big Mac index by country are Switzerland, Norway, Uruguay, Sweden and Canada.
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The Big Mac is a hamburger sold by the international fast food restaurant chain McDonald's. It was introduced in the Greater Pittsburgh area in 1967 and across the United States in 1968. It is one of the company's flagship products and signature dishes.
In Australia a Big Mac cost $5.75 in 2019, just before the pandemic kicked off. It's now $7.35. This map displays the price of a Big Mac based on capitals cities. It shows that Australia is right up there when it comes to having one of the most expensive Big Macs in the world.
The cheapest Big Mac in the world can be purchased in Venezuela for an average cost of £1.43.
Although McDonald's in Australia and America have the same prices, the Aussie version is way better. Australian McDonald's (Maccas) offers table service, and the food tastes fresher. The first McCafe opened in Melbourne, and the cafe serves high-quality coffee and pastries.
“McDonald's has been the market leader throughout this time and continues to hold its advantage with the 'Golden Arches' having over 8.1 million customers during 2020 well ahead of the second-placed Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) with 6.8 million.
This includes reducing the levels of sodium, sugar and artificial colours and flavours in menu favourites such as Happy Meals; and leading the way with the move to 100% cage-free whole eggs and RSPCA Approved chicken.
McDonald's is the number one restaurant chain in America based on both sales and number of locations, and it has over 36,000 restaurants in over 100 different countries.
We try to adapt our menu to reflect different tastes and local traditions for every country in which we have restaurants. We're keen to respect cultural differences and so every country has its own policy of developing menu items.
Many McDonald's locations around the world keep classic, staple items, such as the Big Mac, on their menus. But they also add their own flavors or serve totally different, more culturally tailored items, such as the McMolletes in Mexico or the McSpicy Paneer in India.
Two 100% beef patties, a slice of cheese, lettuce, onion and pickles.
Here in Australia, however, McDonald's most prevalent nickname is “Macca's”.
40-Piece McNuggets: $12.99; $0.32/nugget.
A spokesman for McDonald's told Daily Mail Australia that the size of the Big Mac has not changed.
The McDonald's Big Mac® is a 100% beef burger with a taste like no other. The mouthwatering perfection starts with two 100% pure all beef patties and Big Mac® sauce sandwiched between a sesame seed bun. It's topped off with pickles, crisp shredded lettuce, finely chopped onion, and a slice of American cheese.
Gourmands and chefs may quibble, but at the end of the day, nothing can beat the Big Mac on three crucial points: It's cheap, it's consistent, and it's downright good. It's America's burger. There's even a museum dedicated to it in Pennsylvania.
The McDonald's target audience is mainly lower to middle class consumers, who are interested in fast, cheap and convenient food. During the pandemic, the famous McDonald's drive-thru became even more popular. In 2020, the average drive-thru purchase took 349 seconds.
McDonald's makes money primarily from three revenue streams: sales by Company-operated restaurants and fees from restaurants operated by franchisees, developmental licensees, and affiliates.