The Big Mac was nearly called something entirely different

The Big Mac nearly had a very different name

(NEXSTAR) — For nearly six decades, you’ve been able to order two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun at McDonald’s. Had things played out differently, however, you may not have called that burger a Big Mac.  McDonald’s franchisee Jim Delligatti of Pittsburgh is credited with introducing the Big Mac in 1967 as a competitor to other local restaurants. A year later, the Big Mac expanded to restaur…

The Big Mac was nearly called something entirely different

(NEXSTAR) — For nearly six decades, you’ve been able to order two all-beef patties, special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun at McDonald’s. Had things played out differently, however, you may not have called that burger a Big Mac.  McDonald’s franchisee Jim Delligatti of Pittsburgh is credited with introducing the Big Mac in 1967 as a competitor to other local restaurants. A year later, the Big Mac expanded to restaur…