(Updated 5/31/17) I recently noticed that McDonald’s stock is at. They are clearly making a ton of money off our fast-food love affair, so I figured it was time to come up with some McDonald’s menu hacks that can actually save us money on our next trip to the golden arches.
Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, or dinner, these tips can definitely save you some cash. McFlurry anyone? Order the “Budget” Big Mac Did you know that you can order any McDonald’s burger to come with “special sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles, onions – on a sesame seed bun”, just like the famous Big Mac? Apparently there’s even a button on the register for this request at many golden arches locations. All you have to say is “Like a Mac” and you’ll get hooked up – minus the 3rd bun in the middle of course, but you can live without that strange invention. Turns out this is a great hack to get a Big Mac for a lot less money. For example, order a “McDouble – like a Mac” and you’ll essentially get a Big Mac for about $2 after the add-ons, compared to the original Big Mac which comes with at most locations.
August 30, 2016 Bob Miller Food News 0. The Triple Cheeseburger replaces the Big Mac option in most markets, although some individual franchise owners will modify the McPick 2 For $5 Menu to better suit local tastes. Nutritional Information – McDonald’s Triple Cheeseburger. Yes, the price is higher altogether, but the deal comes with the selection of a Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Filet-O-Fish, chicken nuggets, and fries (all more expensive items).
Also, if you’re simply craving a double burger, just order the McDouble instead of the Big Mac and easily save a couple bucks as the McDouble remains a steal at $1.79. Order McNuggets in Multiples of 4 Okay, so this tip is awesome if you love yourself some chicken nugs. The next time the craving hits order your McNuggets in multiples of four. Well, a box of 4 will typically run you about $1.30 ($0.32 cents a nugget) while about $4.50 or $0.45 cents a nugget. Soif your local arches has the 4-pack on the menu, order them up like crazy as you’re saving money. Ask About Discounted Chow I use to do this in college and it almost always worked.
When ordering, I’d simply ask if they had any burgers or fries that were “going begging”. Meaning they were made but not bought, or perhaps they’ve been sitting under the heat lamp a little too long. Nothing wrong with them! I use to get Big Macs for $0.79, Quarter Pounders for $0.75, and fries for $0.50. Hey, I was a starving college student and I didn’t care what anyone else thought!
Get a Free Cup of Coffee If you’re over 55, did you know you’re entitled to every time you enter a McDonalds? You must dine-in to be eligible for your free coffee, and not all restaurants participate, but it’s definitely worth asking about. Also, it appears that some golden arches offer the choice of a free coffee or a cold beverage. Egg McMuffin Hack The next time you enter a McDonald’s jonesing for some breakfast, consider ordering a simple Sausage McMuffin (without the egg) along with an ala carte “round egg” and create your own Sausage Egg McMuffin on the cheap. According to the, by ordering it this way, you’ll get it for $2.58 instead of $3.19.
Not a huge savings, but a fun McDonald’s secret menu hack that’ll stick it to every time. Want Hot and Fresh Fries? Nothing worse than luke warm and soggy french fries. To avoid this, be sure to order them with “No Salt” and Mickey D’s will fry up a fresh batch just for you. You can then add the salt yourself if you want. While this won’t save you any money, it will definitely get you some deliciously amazing french fries on your next visit.
This tip also works for the Filet O’ Fish – order it “no cheese” and you’re guaranteed to get a freshly made fish sandwich. Don’t Ignore the Value Menu Not all “Value Menu” items are created equal as some are much better deals than others. The best value menu items at McDonalds are as follows:. McChicken Sandwich: At an affordable $1, this is the best buy on the ENTIRE menu by far.
It weights 5.10 ounces, which means it’s priced at $3.14 per pound. In contrast, the Big Mac sells for over $9 per pound and the Filet O’ Fish comes in at $12.45 per pound.
2 Cheeseburgers for $2: If you’re craving beef instead of poultry, the 2 cheeseburgers for $2 is the best way to go. McDouble: At $1.79, the McDouble is also a great value menu item. Order it “Like a Mac” and get it with all the Big Mac trimmings and you’ve essentially order a Big Mac and saved a couple bucks in the process. At the McDonald’s in my neighborhood you can get a “senior soft drink” or “senior coffee” for 25 cents. And the soft drinks are refillable! When I heard about this I asked how old I had to be.
The counter guy said “55, but we’re actually not supposed to ask the customer’s age — we’re just supposed to give it to them if they ask for it.” This particular McDonald’s will also sell you an English muffin with butter and jam for either 50 cents or 75 cents (can’t remember which). Ask if that’s available at your local franchise. And of course the idea of getting a Mighty Kids meal is an oldie but goodie.
A burger, fries and soft drink is enough food for me and it includes apple slices or a tangerine. (Here in Alaska there’s no dollar menu and even the “Value Menu” isn’t cheap.).
We have confirmed with McDonald’s. There are no participating locations in Colorado Springs. Started in 2010, this McDonald’s promo has become extremely popular with Broncos fans hungry for a tasty deal. Everyone can tackle the bargains at participating locations with a few taps on a smartphone or mobile device —. (There is also key tag available, if you were lucky enough to snag one in the paper or mail. If you don’t own a smartphone, the tag may still be available at participating locations.) Deals differ by market, so be sure the app knows you’re in the Denver metro area for the Broncos bargains. (For most apps, your location is automatic — unless you’ve turned it off in your settings.) Then, check under “Deals” for a digital coupon good for a Big Mac or Sausage McMuffin with Egg for just $1 the day after every Broncos game. (The same offer is available with the key tag.) New this season, get a FREE breakfast sandwich with any purchase on game day. However, the offer is only available via the McDonald’s app — not with the key tag.
(Conversely, with the key tag only, get 30% off any hat at the Broncos team store, also, the day after every game.) The offers end February 5, 2018. G o, B ro nc os!
I managed to find a sympathetic McDs manager, who checked their safe and found they DID have the new key tags! I got one of the precious objects – Yay! Good luck on finding the key tags to all who don’t have a smart phone (no app) and who seem, like me, to be blacklisted from getting one in the mail or the paper.
No one can tell me why some people get them and some of us don’t. A never ending mystery and irritant! I had to check several locations before finding one who had the tags. And BOO to McDs and especially the Post for excluding SUBSCRIBER copies of their paper having the key tags – only newstand copies! So, once again, they are not valuing their subscriber customers. Why leave us out of the deal?! Thanks MHOTC, for cluing us in on the deals – otherwise I’d be in the dark on so much stuff going on!.
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