# Four-Patty Beef Burgers The Giga Big Mac Has More Than Twice as Much Meat as a Regular Big Mac By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-04-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giga-big-mac References: [grubstreet](http://www.grubstreet.com/2016/04/mcdonalds-giga-mac-japan.html) & [mcdonalds.co.jp](http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/menu/burger/index.html) McDonald’s Japan is set to unveil a monstrous new creation called the Giga Big Mac. While the chain has released plenty of [outrageous fast food creations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mega-monster-burger) in the past, its latest menu addition is not for the faint of heart. The Giga Big Mac is a gargantuan burger that adds two additional beef patties to [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-cheese-double-cheeseburger) largest sandwich. In total, the burger boasts [four patties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triple-burgers), which provides consumers with "more than 2.8 times as much meat." For those who are looking for an even greater challenge, there is a combo option that also includes 1.7 times more fries and a soda that is twice as big as the large option. While many fast food chains are shifting towards smaller portions and better-for-you dishes, McDonald's is still providing options for those who are looking for something that will provide a memorable eating experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Giga Fast Food:** Fast food chains are creating bigger and more indulgent menu items for those seeking memorable eating experiences. - **Maxi-combos:** Fast food chains are offering meal deals with larger portions and increased value for the customer. - **Extreme Eating Challenges:** Fast food chains are creating food challenges and competitions to attract customers seeking unique and challenging experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Fast Food:** Fast food chains are innovating in their menus to offer unique and indulgent options to customers, creating new marketing opportunities. - **Beverage:** Beverage companies could collaborate with fast food chains to produce larger-sized drinks that complement the bigger and more indulgent menu items currently being offered. - **Entertainment:** Companies in the entertainment industry could sponsor or create eating challenges and competitions in collaboration with fast food chains, generating more interaction with their audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cheesy Quad-Patty Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-yeti-super-one-pound-beef-burger.md) - [Big Appetite-Satisfying Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-arch.md) - [Stacked Quadruple Cheese Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-cheese-double-cheeseburger.md) - [Returning Supersized Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-big-mac.md) - [Indulgent Seasonal Celebration Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-king-2324-top.md) - [Beastly QSR Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godzilla-burgers.md) - [Upsized Fast-Food Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-king-burger.md) - [Japanese Wrestling QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-body-burger.md) - [Creamy Crispy QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-potato-beef-creamy-jalapeno-burger.md)