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The secret McDonald’s tactic stopping YOU from getting cheap food

Aussie employee tells all - by Nikki Black
  • 31 Jan 2019

The McDonald’s ‘Loose Change’ menu has been a favourite with customers since it was first introduced. 

With plenty of items on the budget menu - including $1 hamburgers and $3 Chicken ‘n’ Cheese - there’s plenty of choice for anyone looking for a bargain bite. 

The secret McDonald’s tactic stopping YOU from getting cheap food

But during one trip to his local Maccas, one savvy shopper learnt of the ‘sneaky’ trick that some stores use to keep you from taking advantage of the special buys.

Says the Queensland dad: ‘I asked them why they never have the Loose Change Menu up on the board when you order at the counter, and the cashier told me that they wanted to discourage people from buying from that range.

‘The guy told me that if you ask for something from the Loose Change Menu, they’ll honour it and give it to you at the cheap price - but it seemed to me that they’re going out of their way to hide if from you, so that people buy the more expensive menu items. 

‘I just think it’s a bit cheeky and a bit sneaky. They have a Loose Change Menu and have cheap items on the menu, but it feels like they want to keep it hidden. I always ask for the $1 hamburger and make sure they charge me right. 

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‘It’s like how they sell water for $3.50 - but you can ask for a cup of water and it’s free. A lot of people don’t know that, but it’s another way to save money.’

While there’s no doubt that McDonald’s still advertise their Loose Change Menu on their website and are proud of it, the dad says that he had been to several stores since learning of the secret tactic and had never seen the items up on the board behind the counter.

He says: ‘People need to remember to ask - Maccas offer cheaper options, you just need to be specific and ask for it.’

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Image: McDonalds.com
Nikki Black
Nikki Black
Nikki is obsessed with all things celebrity and dreams she is a long-lost Kardashian. You'll find her binging Netflix's latest 'must-watch' show with a jar of Nutella by her side.

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