McDonald’s Hacks For People Who Want To Bring 'Lovin' It' To A New Level

McDonald's: the place where dreams come true! Or more accurately, the place where you can chomp down on juicy burgers and salty fries for a fraction of a regular restaurant's price. But McDonald's is capable of much more than you'd think. There's a lot hidden inside those golden arches, including delicious food transformations and secret money-saving tricks. You won't be able to approach the McDonald's counter the same way ever again...

1. Make your own Buffalo Ranch fries

If you have a hankerin' for Buffalo Ranch fries but all you have near you is a Mickey D's, then listen to this hack. Simply order your McDonald's fries, put them in a paper bag, then add some Ranch and Buffalo sauce. Shake the bag up, and voila! You have Buffalo Ranch fries for the price of regular fries.

2. You can get your McMuffin cheaper

A regular McMuffin comes with a slice of Canadian bacon. If you’re not a fan of bacon, though, you might order yours without it. Next time, though, ask for an egg and cheese muffin — which is no different from the McMuffin without bacon. Well, except for the fact that this option’s almost $2 cheaper, according to one Redditor.

3. Ask for a receipt

McDonald’s employees know how to pinpoint a secret shopper. One person claiming to have been an employee told Reddit that these people typically come in during peak times, and they always ask for a receipt. So, if you want the high level of service provided to an evaluator, be sure to ask for your receipt every time you visit the fast-food eatery. They might just treat you and your food better because of it.

4. You can ask for a Neapolitan milkshake

What happens if you can't decide what flavor shake to order? Instead of settling on just one, tell the cashier you'd like a "Neapolitan milkshake." If the employee is game for a challenge, then they'll combine vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry into one swirly cup. You've got the best of all three flavor worlds!