I’m a former McDonald’s chef – here’s my genius hack for saving money on a Big Mac by ordering another identical burger that’s better AND cheaper
- Mike Haracz, based in Illinois, is a former McDonald’s chef
- He revealed how to save money on a Big Mac
- The chef commented that you should order a McDouble instead
A former McDonald’s chef has revealed how you can save money on a Big Mac by ordering a different burger, which is $2 cheaper and “better.”
Based in Illinois Mike Haraczwho worked at the franchise until 2019 took to TikTok to reveal the secrets.
He explained how you can save a few bucks by ordering a “McDouble like a Mac.”
The chef noted that the virtually identical burger is the “superior way” and has only one slice of cheese and no center bun, much like a Big Mac.
Mike Haracz, based in Illinois, is a former McDonald’s chef who revealed how you can save money on a Big Mac by ordering a different burger, which is $2 cheaper and “better”
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He worked with the franchise until 2019, used TikTok to reveal the secrets and added that you can save money by ordering a McDouble like a Mac
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The chef noted that the nearly identical burger is the “superior way” and has only one slice of cheese and no center bun, much like a Big Mac
The viral video, which has more than 93,000 views to date, was captioned, “Never order another McDonald’s Big Mac again.”
While duetting with someone who makes a McDouble like a Mac, he said, “Don’t order a Big Mac, you have to order this every time.”
He explained that by buying a McDouble you can save “$2”.
“If a restaurant won’t do that for you, maybe don’t go to that restaurant, go to another restaurant,” he said.
He labeled the similar burger as “superior way.”
“The McDouble only has one slice of cheese, just like a Big Mac, there’s no middle bun, and it’s so much better and cheaper,” he added.
According to Mobile kitchen, a Big Mac costs $3.99. While a McDouble costs $2.52 depending on location.
Dozens of social media users flooded the comments section to share their thoughts.
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The viral video, which has more than 93,000 views to date, was captioned: “Never order another McDonald’s Big Mac again.”
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Dozens of social media users flooded the comments section to share their thoughts
One person wrote, “Have been doing that since 2009.”
Another user said: “Facts.”
Someone else wrote, “Best hack.”
“Always order it, so much better taste,” said another user.