The secrets lurking behind the golden arches of McDonald’s have long piqued the curiosity of fast-food enthusiasts. In a recent Reddit thread titled “Employees of McDonalds, what secrets did you discover while working there?”, former employees offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of the famous fast-food chain. Among the revelations shared, former employees divulged some somewhat unsettling truths about the beloved sweet tea.
As it turns out, a lot of sugar goes into that tea to make it sweet—and it’s enough to make some employees sick to their stomach. Find all of the details below.
Employees of Mcdonalds, what secrets did you discover while working there?
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McDonald’s Secrets from Former Employees
“I worked at McDonalds when they first introduced sweet tea and remember that it was brewed in a large bucket mixing hot water with a full bag of granulated sugar,” shared one former employee. Despite the appeal of the sweet beverage, the former employee confessed, “It makes me sick to think about but I still sometimes crave that disgustingly sweet tasty garbage.”
Another former McDonald's worker seconded this unsettling truth, revealing, "Former employee here. I found out that, when making 5 gallons of sweet tea, an entire 4-pound bag of sugar goes in." Yikes! All that sugar can do some serious damage to your health.
TikToks showcasing this method have even gone viral.
But the insights didn't stop there. Another former employee disclosed insider knowledge about the ingredients used in McDonald's breakfast sandwiches. "Sandwiches with round egg use real, cracked eggs. Folded and scrambled come from packaged goods in the freezer or fridge," they revealed. That's a secret we actually like to hear!
In another intriguing revelation, a former manager shared a peculiar correlation between rainy weather and the sale of Filet-O-Fish sandwiches. "I also had a manager that insisted more people purchase Filet O Fish when it's raining out because they subconsciously associate the watery weather with fish," they explained. Conducting extensive research by analyzing sales data and weather patterns, the manager discovered a 3% increase in Filet-O-Fish sales on rainy days. We would have never guessed!
All in all, these revelations offer a fascinating glimpse into the inner workings of McDonald's, shedding light on a few surprising facts about the fast-food giant. While some secrets may leave former employees feeling queasy, they provide valuable insight into the complexities of the fast-food industry.
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