McDouble

The McDouble is a hamburger sold by McDonald's and positioned as a lower-cost alternative to the chain's larger or more cheese-heavy burgers. Its standard construction uses two beef patties, one slice of cheese, pickles, onions, mustard, and a toasted bun. The defining distinction between the McDouble and McDonald's Double Cheeseburger is the amount of cheese: the McDouble has one slice, while the Double Cheeseburger has two. This gives the McDouble a similar two-patty format at a lower ingredient cost and has helped make it a recurring value-menu item. The McDouble name has a longer history than the modern sandwich. The name was introduced by McDonald's in 1964, but the current McDouble-style product was introduced in 1997. The original 1997 version differed from the present formulation, using lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise rather than the cheese-centered topping combination associated with the contemporary burger. Over time, McDonald's standardized the product around two beef patties and a single cheese slice, accompanied by the chain's familiar basic burger toppings. The sandwich has been used in McDonald's affordability and value positioning, although availability, pricing, menu placement, and precise preparation can differ by market and period. It has frequently appeared in budget-oriented menus and has been discussed as an inexpensive way to purchase a burger with the same amount of beef as the better-known Big Mac. That comparison reflects portion and price perceptions rather than identical recipes: the McDouble does not contain the Big Mac's special sauce, lettuce, or middle bun. Related products have included the Bacon McDouble, a bacon-topped variant that appeared on U.S. value-oriented menus, and the Daily Double, a similar two-patty sandwich tested in 2011 and 2012 with different toppings. These variations show how McDonald's has used the core two-patty format for menu experimentation while retaining the McDouble as a straightforward, economical offering. As described for 2025, a McDouble contains approximately 390 calories, 22 grams of protein, 32 grams of carbohydrates, and 20 grams of total fat; nutritional values can vary with formulation and market. The McDouble remains a product-level brand rather than an independent company, with no separate ownership, headquarters, or public listing.

The McDouble is a McDonald's hamburger whose modern form dates to 1997. It developed from the chain's broader family of double-patty and double-cheeseburger products. Although the McDouble name had been introduced as early as 1964, the contemporary sandwich was not established until the 1997 introduction described in reference material. Its original formulation included lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise. The product was later associated with the simpler combination of two beef patties, one slice of cheese, pickles, onions, mustard, and a bun. The central commercial role of the McDouble has been value positioning. By using two patties but one cheese slice, McDonald's could offer a sandwich with a substantial beef portion while distinguishing it from the Double Cheeseburger and controlling ingredient cost. The product consequently became a recurring participant in budget menus and value promotions. It has also been informally compared with the Big Mac because both provide two beef patties, although the sandwiches differ substantially in toppings, sauce, bun construction, and overall recipe. McDonald's has used the McDouble format as a platform for related products and menu testing. The Bacon McDouble added bacon and appeared in U.S. value-menu offerings, including the Dollar Menu & More in November 2013. The Daily Double, tested in 2011 and 2012, used a similar two-patty base but different toppings. These products demonstrate the chain's practice of adapting a familiar core sandwich to test pricing, toppings, and menu roles. The McDouble remains an active McDonald's menu product as of the supplied 2025 reference. Nutritional information cited for that period lists approximately 390 calories, 22 grams of protein, 32 grams of carbohydrates, and 20 grams of total fat. Exact availability, recipe, labeling, and pricing are market- and period-dependent. Because it is a McDonald's menu product rather than a separately incorporated business, it has no independent executives, stock listing, headquarters, or standalone financial reporting.

• 2025

  Reported nutritional profile

  [1]McDoubleen.wikipedia.org

  The cited 2025 description lists the McDouble at approximately 390 calories, with 22 grams of protein, 32 grams of carbohydrates, and 20 grams of total fat.

• 2013

  Bacon McDouble joins a U.S. value menu

  [1]McDoubleen.wikipedia.org

  The Bacon McDouble was added to the U.S. Dollar Menu & More in November 2013.

• 2011

  Daily Double test begins

  [1]McDoubleen.wikipedia.org

  McDonald's began testing the Daily Double, a related two-patty sandwich with different toppings.

• 1997

  Modern McDouble introduced

  [1]McDoubleen.wikipedia.org

  McDonald's introduced the modern McDouble product, initially with lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise rather than the current cheese-centered configuration.

• 1964

  McDouble name introduced

  [1]McDoubleen.wikipedia.org

  The McDouble name was introduced by McDonald's, predating the modern version of the sandwich.

An affordable, straightforward two-patty hamburger within McDonald's value-oriented menu architecture.

• Hamburger · 1997

  McDouble

  The core McDouble is made with two beef patties and one slice of cheese. It is generally served with pickles, onions, mustard, and a toasted bun. Its one-slice cheese configuration distinguishes it from the Double Cheeseburger, while its two-patty format supports its value-oriented positioning.

• Hamburger variant · 2013

  Bacon McDouble

  The Bacon McDouble is a related variation that adds bacon to the McDouble format. It was included in U.S. value-menu offerings and was placed on the Dollar Menu & More in November 2013. Availability and menu status may vary by market and period.

• Hamburger variant · 2011

  Daily Double

  The Daily Double is a McDonald's sandwich similar to the McDouble, but with a different topping combination. It was test-marketed in 2011 and 2012, making it a related menu experiment rather than a straightforward duplicate of the standard McDouble.

• 2013

  Addition of the Bacon McDouble to a U.S. value menuProduct launch

  Background

  McDonald's extended its value-oriented two-patty burger format with a bacon-topped variant.

  Action taken

  The Bacon McDouble was added to the U.S. Dollar Menu & More in November 2013.

  Aftermath

  The variant demonstrated continued use of the McDouble platform for menu and value-program adaptations.

  Source

• 2011

  Test marketing of the Daily DoubleOther

  Background

  McDonald's explored a related two-patty sandwich with a different topping profile.

  Action taken

  The company test-marketed the Daily Double in 2011 and 2012.

  Aftermath

  The test is documented as a related product experiment; the supplied material does not establish a permanent global rollout.

  Source

• 1997

  Launch of the modern McDoubleProduct launch

  Background

  McDonald's had a pre-existing McDouble name, but the modern two-patty sandwich was introduced in 1997 with an early topping configuration different from today's version.

  Action taken

  The company launched a McDouble made with two beef patties and initially accompanied by lettuce, tomatoes, and mayonnaise.

  Aftermath

  The product later became associated with the one-slice-cheese, pickles, onions, and mustard formulation used for value-oriented positioning.

  Source

1. 1McDoubleen.wikipedia.org