# Giant French Fry Orders The Japan McDonald's Mega Potato Could Feed an Army By Meghan Young | Published 2013-05-31 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japan-mcdonalds-mega-potato References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2013/05/30/mcdonalds-japan-to-serve-34-pound-mega-potato-portion-of-fries/) & [mcdonalds.co.jp](http://www.mcdonalds.co.jp/campaign/megapotato/index.html) Dropping by a fast food franchise for a quick bite to eat often seems like a solo chow down session but the [Japan McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-body-burger) Mega Potato hopes to make such visits much more communal. It is an insanely [large order of fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fifis-fry-co) that could feed an army. Forget about the burger, this will be enough to last an entire week. Taking into consideration the popularity of [Japanese Potato Parties](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-potato-parties) in South Korea amongst teens, it is only natural that something like the Japan McDonald's Mega Potato would eventually come about. Weighing 350g, or roughly three quarters of a pound, the comically wide container of fries packs a whopping 1,152 calories, it has become the the item on the menu with the most calories the chain has ever sold. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Communal Fast Food:** The trend of large food orders that can be shared among groups, creating a more communal dining experience. - **Excessive Calorie Consumption:** The trend of offering food items with exceptionally high calorie counts, catering to those seeking indulgent and over-the-top eating experiences. - **Innovation in Fast Food Menus:** The trend of introducing unique and unconventional food items to fast food menus, attracting customers with novelty and variety. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast Food:** The fast food industry can adapt to the trend of communal food consumption by introducing larger portion sizes that are suitable for sharing. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can explore opportunities in catering to consumers seeking excessive and indulgent food options by developing high-calorie menu items that cater to specific cravings and preferences. - **Foodservice Packaging:** The foodservice packaging industry can tap into the trend of innovative fast food menus by creating specially designed packaging for unique food items, enhancing customer experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Creamy Crispy QSR Burgers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-potato-beef-creamy-jalapeno-burger.md) - [Cheesy Potato Snack Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheese-bacon-potato-pie.md) - [French Fry-Shaped Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fry-thru.md) - [Fry Lover Travel Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frequent-fryer-program.md) - [Royally Satisfying QSR Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kings-toybox.md) - [Fast-Food Bacon Pies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-potato-pie.md) - [NYC-Inspired Burger Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-on-baby-ny-burgers.md) - [Complimentary Fries Campaign](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-fries-fri.md) - [Chromatic QSR Veggie Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-vegetable-fries.md)