Will McDonald's say “Big Arch”?

McDonald's did not say “Big Arch” on its Aug 4, 2026 call (FY26 Q2); it said it on 7 of its last 8 calls: 7, 2, 3, 5, 1, 2, 1, 0 times. As of Oct 24, 2026, McDonald's said “Big Arch” at 1 of 3 occasions with a settled Kalshi mention market since May 7, 2026 (33%), most recently on May 7, 2026. Parrot’s p for the next listing is 50% (n=3, from settlement history blended with transcripts), not a forecast.

50%from settlement history blended with transcripts · n=3Next: Earnings call, Nov 4, 2026 · counts: company speakers + operator
Last 10
1/3Last 10 settled, oldest to newest: yes no no
Streak
not said the last 2 times
Counts
company speakers + operator
Market
36¢ Kalshi (may be delayed)
Updated

Where it was said

quotes of at most 25 words; select an appearance

McDonald's

Big Arch

Probability
50% · n=3
Settled
1/3 (33%)
Last calls
said in 7 of 8

Next listing counts: company speakers + operator

FY26 Q2 earnings call, Aug 4, 2026 · not said

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FY26 Q1 earnings call, May 7, 2026 · said 1 time (counts)

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Counts: company speakers + operator

1 counted (1 in prepared remarks, 0 in Q&A).

Ian Bordencompanyprepared · 10:05Hear it 10:04, Ian Borden In transcript

While the full margin Big Arch promotion introduced in March generated strong interest and performed in line with our expectations. As Chris noted, we've worked…

FY25 Q4 earnings call, Feb 11, 2026 · said 2 times (counts)

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Counts: company speakers + operator (not listed here; the usual rule)

2 counted (2 in prepared remarks, 0 in Q&A).

Christopher KempczinskicompanypreparedIn transcript

…U.S., the debut of McWings in Australia and the introduction of the Big Arch in several markets, each resonating with different customer segments and bringing…

Jill Mc DonaldcompanypreparedIn transcript

…scores and streamline operations for restaurant crew. We also began to pilot Big Arch about 1.5 years ago, and it's shown strong traction across several…

FY25 Q3 earnings call, Nov 5, 2025 · said 1 time (counts)

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Counts: company speakers + operator (not listed here; the usual rule)

1 counted (1 in prepared remarks, 0 in Q&A).

Ian BordencompanypreparedIn transcript

…in July, providing consumers with predictability and confidence. The launch of the Big Arch burger and breakfast McGriddles added excitement to the menu, while the…

FY25 Q2 earnings call, Aug 6, 2025 · said 5 times (counts)

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FY25 Q1 earnings call, May 1, 2025 · said 3 times (counts)

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FY24 Q4 earnings call, Feb 10, 2025 · said 2 times (counts)

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FY24 Q3 earnings call, Oct 29, 2024 · said 7 times (counts)

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Every settled listing

newest first · 3 shown
Every settled listing of this word, newest first
DateListed asVenueResultOur count
Sep 23, 2026Big ArchKalshiNo–
Aug 4, 2026Big ArchKalshiNo0
May 7, 2026Big ArchKalshiYes1

Questions

How many times did McDonald's say “Big Arch” on its last earnings call?
McDonald's did not say “Big Arch” on its Aug 4, 2026 call (FY26 Q2); it said it on 7 of its last 8 calls: 7, 2, 3, 5, 1, 2, 1, 0 times.
How often does McDonald's say “Big Arch”?
As of Oct 24, 2026, McDonald's said “Big Arch” at 1 of 3 occasions with a settled Kalshi mention market since May 7, 2026 (33%), most recently on May 7, 2026.
What is the probability McDonald's says “Big Arch” next time?
50%, from settlement history blended with transcripts (n=3). It is a base rate from history, not a forecast and not advice.
Who has to say it for the market to count?
Under the next market's rule: company speakers + operator.

Cite parrot.markets, “McDonald's: ‘Big Arch’ mention history”, as of Oct 24, 2026, https://parrot.markets/earnings/MCD/words/big-arch (CC BY 4.0)

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