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Everyone already knows about McDonald's secret menu, which gives customers access to delicious creations like the McGangBang, the Big McChicken and the Monster Mac. But, did you know that there's a secret ordering hack that you can get by keeping your McDonald's receipt? An employee revealed that holding on to your receipt will ensure you the freshest meal every time!
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McDonald's employee Kamran Adan, who has worked at the popular chain for a year, says that the Mickey D's staff gives priority to those who ask for payment details in case they're "mystery shoppers" that show up during "Gapbuster Time," which is when these sneaky customers review the restaurant.
“Basically between 12-2pm and 5-7pm workers have to be extra careful because that is when gapbusters (mystery shoppers,) who are paid, visit McDonald’s restaurants and rate their experience,' Adan said, according to New York Post. “This then goes to the overall store rating and every store manager will do everything to ensure this rating is as positive as possible.”
So, how do employees know that they've got a "myster customer?" Adan says that they're easy to spot because "they always ask for a receipt (so they can get their food costs reimbursed by the company employing them.)”
“So, if you ask for a receipt in that time everyone will be immediately alert that you could be a potential gapbuster and they’ll make sure to serve you the freshest burger and fries and give you priority over everyone else," he said.
Good to know! We'll definitely keep this helpful hack in mind the next time we're in the mood for McDonald's!
