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Article: McDonald's Introduces Something Big in Delaware and Lehigh Valleys; New Sandwich Featured Only in Local McDonald's Restaurants

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December 26, 1997
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PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- To help ring in the new year with a big bang, McDonald's is introducing the McDonald's Big Xtra sandwich (MBX) today at area restaurants in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Southern New Jersey, and Kent and New Castle Counties in Delaware.

The McDonald's Big Xtra sandwich features a 4.5 ounce 100% beef patty -- served on a larger sesame seed bun with crisp lettuce, a juicy tomato slice, onions, pickles and just the right blend of ketchup and mayonnaise. Customers can also order the sandwich with cheese. McDonald's is adding the MBX sandwich to the menu to offer more variety and choices for customers that order lettuce and ... 







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