"The Quarter Pounder with Cheese (QPC) features a sesame seed bun topped with a beef patty, two slices of American cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. In 2018, when McDonald's switched from frozen patties to 100% fresh beef for its Quarter Pounder, the company reportedly saw a 30% increase in sales. In fact, McDonald's sold 40 million more burgers that year (via National Restaurant News)."
"To snatch some of the fast-food crowd, Chili's launched the Big QP in 2025, which is strikingly similar to the McDonald's QPC. The sandwich features a beef patty, two slices of American cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Unlike McDonald's, the Big QP is served with the chain's signature fries."
"For this review, I purchased the Quarter Pounder with Cheese from McDonald's and the Big QP from Chili's. Before sampling, I evaluated the overall appearance and size of each burger. For the taste test, I judged a few different elements. First, I assessed the quality and size of the burger. I took note of the interior and exterior of the beef. For the interior, I judged how well it was cooked and the amount of gristle."
The McDonald’s Quarter Pounder and Quarter Pounder with Cheese launched in 1973 with a 4-ounce beef patty before cooking. The Quarter Pounder with Cheese uses a sesame seed bun, a beef patty, two slices of American cheese, onions, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. In 2018, McDonald’s switched from frozen patties to 100% fresh beef and reportedly increased sales by 30%, selling about 40 million more burgers that year. In 2025, Chili’s introduced the Big QP, which closely matches the McDonald’s QPC topping lineup and includes signature fries. A side-by-side comparison evaluates patty size and flavor, topping quality, bun characteristics, and total price, using purchased burgers and observations before tasting.
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