I saw today that in the South Florida market they introduced the Big Mac Jr. and the Grand Mac. They both use larger patties than the original Big Mac (1/6 lb. vs 1/10 lb.) along with the original ingredients. I guess McD's has added another sized meat patty to their mix or the 1/4 lb. patty may be no more?
I tried the Mac Jr. today, and it seemed a little dry. They put sauce on both the top and bottom bun. From the bottom up-Bun heel, Mac Sauce, Cheese, 1/6 lb. meat patty (before cooking), reconstituted onions, pickles, shredded lettuce, Mac Sauce and Bun Crown. The lettuce seemed overwhelming and half of it ended on my lap after opening the wrapper. (I was eating in my car while plane watching at MIA)
I had suggested numerous times when I worked for them in the 80's and 90's, as well as a consumer after that, that they should try a "Super Mac" with 2 1/4 lb. patties instead of the smaller patties as the people who wanted more beef would probably like it (like me) without having to change much to the kitchen set-up. (This was also around the time of Wendy's "Where's the Beef?" campaign.) It could have been priced pointed above the Double QPC.