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McDonald's testing new snow crab sandwich

<p>McDonald's is testing out a selection of premium burgers in the U.K. as it faces increased competition from fast-casual restaurants like Five Guys and Shake Shack. </p><p>The burgers will <a href="http://news.mcdonalds.com/Corporate/Global-Stories-Articles/2015/McDonald-s-UK-Signature-Collection" target="_blank">come in three varieties</a>, on a brioche-style bun, and with what McDonald's says is its thickest patty yet. They will start out in 28 stores and will later be available in the rest of the U.K.</p><p>Since the patties are so thick, customers will have to wait a little longer for their food, which will put McDonald's new table service to use. (Via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWuQFeSdBNs&index=4&list=PL819D4077A21A5848" target="_blank">McDonald's</a>)</p><p>McDonald's has been struggling over the last several years as consumers in America have shifted to fast-casual restaurants that charge more for perceived higher-quality ingredients. (Video via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNIObm9gf-U" target="_blank">Shake Shack</a>, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njAzgui96Wo" target="_blank">Chipotle</a>)</p><p>The company's been trying all sorts of things to turn around its fortune, most recently making its <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFeQyBcO9Hw" target="_blank">breakfast menu</a> items available all day.</p><p>And it looks like that change is helping. McDonald's earnings and revenue beat analysts' expectations for the third quarter of 2015. (Video via <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lAPtjaeaD7w" target="_blank">McDonald's</a>)</p><p><i>This video includes images from Getty Images.</i></p>
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It’s not the first time McDonald’s has surprised us with creations out of the norm for their usual menu.
 
We can’t say seafood is unheard of for the fast food giant, considering the popular Filet-O-Fish sandwich -- but how about snow crab?
 
The chain developed the new sandwich with former “Top chef” contestant Ryan Scott, according to Time. The item, however, is only testing the item in four locations.
 
While those four locations are only in San Jose, California, availability could easily expand if the new creation is received well by customers.
 
According to Time, the sandwich – served on a sourdough bun -- consists of snow crab meat mixed with mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato.
 
McDonald’s reportedly tested Gilroy Garlic Fries in the same area of San Jose last year with huge success.