The Only McDonald’s Burger That’s Cooked Fresh, Not Frozen

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The Only McDonald’s Burger That’s Cooked Fresh, Not Frozen

If you’re a McDonald’s aficionado who has worked your way through the various burgers on its menu, you may have noticed that one stands out in terms of moisture, taste, and overall satisfaction. That burger is the Quarter Pounder, and the reason why is that it’s the only McDonald’s burger cooked fresh, rather than frozen.

When you order this beloved McDonald’s staple, you can expect a freshly cooked patty made from 100% beef. Unlike many fast-food burgers that are pre-cooked and frozen, the Quarter Pounder is prepared upon order. This freshness results in a more robust beef flavor, which is often missing in frozen patties that can lose moisture and taste during storage.

In an industry where speed often comes at the cost of quality, McDonald’s has carved out a niche for the Quarter Pounder by prioritizing freshness. While the burger itself was introduced in 1971, the shift to fresh beef, cooked to order, began in March 2018. McDonald’s

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to this rollout as “the most significant change to our system and restaurant operations since All Day Breakfast.” This initiative was a huge success, with the chain saying Quarter Pounder sales increased by 40 million from Q1 2018 to Q1 2019 (per

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). The McDonald’s chain continues to innovate, regularly introducing new items — in fact, check out the

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While the Quarter Pounder is clearly one of

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, it’s not the most popular item on McDonald’s menu. According to the chain’s 2022

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, that title belongs to its

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. The cheeseburger holds the second spot, with the McChicken coming in third, appealing to those seeking a non-burger option.

The sales figures for specific McDonald’s menu items are always astonishing, and the love for its french fries isn’t just a U.S. phenomenon. According to 2024 data, the restaurant sells around 9 million pounds of french fries each day, and about 3.29 billion pounds annually worldwide (per

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And how about this statistic to highlight the impact the McDonald’s chain has had in the U.S. since its launch in 1940 — one in eight Americans has worked at a McDonald’s at some point in their lives (per

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). “Ba da ba ba ba,” indeed.

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