McDonald's Holdings Co (Japan) said Monday that it will start selling two premium versions of its Quarter Pounder hamburger for a limited period, beginning June 24.

The new Quarter Pounders, which have 150% more burger patty than regular McDonald's hamburgers, will come in two styles: The Quarter Pounder BLT, which is made with bacon, lettuce and tomato and will sell for 520-570 yen, and the Quarter Pounder Habanero Tomato, which is served with spicy habanero sauce and will be priced at 480-520 yen.

It is the first time for McDonald's Japan to sell a burger for more than 500 yen.

McDonald's Holdings Chairman and President Eiko Harada introduced the new burgers, telling reporters that they represent part of the chain's plan to alter its pricing and to boost sales this summer, Sankei Shimbun reported.

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