McDonald’s tests new Big Macs here

NEW YORK – Central Ohio is one of the places where fast-food aficionados can sample two new versions of McDonald’s signature Big Mac as the world’s biggest hamburger chain pushes to revive its business.

In this photo made on Dec. 29, 2009, a Big Mac sandwich is displayed in front of a drink at McDonald's in North Huntingdon, Pa. McDonald's Corp. said Friday Jan. 22, 2010, its sales and profit grew in the fourth quarter as more hungry diners gobbled up its cheap eats.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
In this photo made on Dec. 29, 2009, a Big Mac sandwich is displayed in front of a drink at McDonald’s in North Huntingdon, Pa. McDonald’s Corp. said Friday Jan. 22, 2010, its sales and profit grew in the fourth quarter as more hungry diners gobbled up its cheap eats.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

The company says it’s testing a “Grand Mac” and “Mac Jr.” in the central Ohio and the Dallas areas, and will see how they do before deciding on a national rollout.

The Grand Mac is made with two third-pound beef patties which will sell for $4.89.

The Mac Jr. is basically a single-layer Big Mac the burger chain says is “easier to eat on the go.” That will sell for between $2.39 and $2.59.

McDonald’s Corp. is been fighting to turn around its business after seeing customer visits decline in recent years. The Oak Brook, Illinois company has said it needs to move faster to keep up with changing tastes.