A former McDonald's employee has detailed several ordering hacks that have since gone viral on social media, offering customers ways to customize their orders for fresher food and cost savings. The employee shared these tips in a video that has garnered over 2 million views.
One method suggested for obtaining the freshest fries involves ordering them without salt. According to the former employee, this prompts the kitchen to prepare a new batch, ensuring a crispier product without having to explicitly ask for fresh fries.
Another popular tip is the creation of a "poor man's Big Mac." This hack involves ordering a McDouble and requesting it without ketchup or mustard, while adding the signature Big Mac sauce and shredded lettuce. The employee stated this results in a "mini Big Mac" for a significantly lower price compared to the standard Big Mac, which can cost around $6, with combo meals ranging from $10 to $12.49.
The employee also revealed a "multiple rewards hack" that requires customers to have several McDonald's accounts and log in and out of them to combine different deals.
For breakfast orders, the employee distinguished between a folded egg and a round egg. A folded egg is a pre-made component used in items like the Sausage McMuffin, while a round egg is freshly cracked. Customers seeking the freshly cracked egg option may need to request it in person through the kiosk's customization menu, often found at the bottom, and it reportedly comes at no extra charge.
Comments on the viral video indicated that customers found these tips helpful. Users expressed gratitude for the insights, particularly for the fresh egg hack and the cost-saving sandwich alternative, encouraging the employee to share more secrets.