When the very first Subway restaurant opened in 1965, customers were overwhelmed by the huge "Super Submarine" sandwiches! More than forty years later, and Subway has grown into the largest fast-food franchise in the world.

[post_page_title]The Truth About Working At Subway[/post_page_title]

As a former sandwich artist, I thought it would be the perfect job whilst I finished my final semester at college; carefree, easy and all the free sandwiches I could eat! I couldn't have been more wrong...

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[post_page_title]The First Sandwich You Should Never Order[/post_page_title]

The Meatball Marinara. If you want to avoid the dry, day-old meat and congealed sauce that comes with many a Meatball Marinara, then be sure to ask if the meatballs are fresh. But even then, there's no guarantee.

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[post_page_title]The Second Sandwich You Should Never Order[/post_page_title]

The second sandwich you should never order is the Roast Beef, but that's mostly because that's the sandwich that goes bad the quickest. Be sure to ask your server if the beef is fresh, but don't expect them to be 100 percent truthful.

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[post_page_title]The Other Sandwiches You Should Never Order[/post_page_title]

The Chipotle Chicken and Teriyaki Chicken subs should be avoided at all costs. Why?

"Chicken is given a two-day shelf life, once in the counter. However, these two bypass this and get four days, and can get a little stinky."

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[post_page_title]The Not Nice Truth About Mice[/post_page_title]

With all that food wastage around, mice, rats, and other vermin are sadly a huge problem in Subway stores. Although traps are set discretely, accidents have occurred in the past. For example, one customer in Oregan, Matt Jones, got a nasty surprise after he had his sandwich handed to him, as discovered the body of a dead mouse covered in spinach!

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[post_page_title]You're Probably Eating More Calories Than You Think[/post_page_title]

When you walk into a Subway store, you'll see all of our menus have the calories listed with each sandwich, with eight sandwiches even listed as containing just "six grams of fat". What you can't read is the small print, which specifies that these values are only for a six-inch sub, on "standard recipe" white bread, with no cheese or sauce!

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[post_page_title]We Can't Get Rid Of The Smell[/post_page_title]

So many customers would walk into the store and say, "I love the smell of Subway". Well, I don't. Because no matter how hard you wash your uniform, you cannot get rid of that smell of bread! Seriously, it got to the point where I had to keep my uniform in a separate drawer to all of my clothes. It's nice for five minutes, it's unbearably toxic after 13 months.

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[post_page_title]Don't Eat The Chicken[/post_page_title]

Friends would always ask me, "Is there anything I shouldn't eat", and I'd always reply, "avoid the chicken". Subway chicken is given a two-to-five day shelf life depending on the variety. The chicken teriyaki SHOULD be thrown out by the fifth day, but a lot of employees just change the date to avoid throwing it out.

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[post_page_title]Mayo Or Light Mayo?[/post_page_title]

Employees at Subway understand that some customers eat there because they think they're opting for the healthier fast-food option. One common way this would present itself is seeing how many people opt for Light Mayo over regular Mayonnaise. However, whenever the Light Mayo bottle ran out, my manager would just tell me to fill it with regular mayonnaise...

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[post_page_title]Frozen Cookie Dough[/post_page_title]

Our famous cookies are delivered at the store frozen, and we have to cook them at 160 degrees for 11 minutes. However, I'd always take them out two minutes early because I like them gooey. The point is; we've got frozen cookie dough back there! Consider it a "Secret Menu" item of sorts, but if you ask for frozen cookie dough, a lot of employees will give you some!

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[post_page_title]The Truth About Turkey[/post_page_title]

There's always been a debate about whether or not we actually sell pork. Subway stores located in areas with a high Muslim population have removed all pork products and all the meat is halal. "What about the salami and ham?", I hear you cry. Well, these are just flavored turkey meat made to look like pork products. You may not like it, but supply and demand.

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[post_page_title]The Most Common Sandwich Is...[/post_page_title]

For a bit of Subway trivia; the most common sandwich ordered is a 6-inch meatball sauce with Swiss cheese on hearty Italian bread, toasted with a lot of salad and southwest sauce. A close second is the Italian B.M.T, which originally stood for "Brooklyn Manhattan Transit", but now stands for "Bigger, Meatier, Tastier".

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[post_page_title]Footlong Subway Sandwiches Are 12 Inches Long (Now)[/post_page_title]

The term, "Subway Footlong" is actually a registered trademark, so for years, they could get away with selling you sandwiches UNDER 12 inches long. However, after an internet campaign and lawsuit earlier this year, judges ruled that all Footlong sandwiches MUST be at least a foot long! Nowadays, a Subway Footlong will be 12.1 inches in length.

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[post_page_title]I've Heard Chipotle Pronounched A Million Ways[/post_page_title]

It's one of the most popular sauce options in Subway, but unfortunately, a lot of people can't pronounce it right, which drives us serves crazy! Some variations I've heard include chip-ottal. Ship-oat-lay. Chip-o-lata. Ship-ottle. For the record, it's "chi-poat-lay".

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[post_page_title]Why You Should Order Flatbread Instead[/post_page_title]

Flatbread isn't most people's first choice when they enter Subway, but if your stomach is rumbling for as much food as possible, it really is the smartest, most efficient option. The way flatbread is made and prepared means it actually measures 14 inches in length. This does result in more calories, but if you're just after a monster meal, go flat!

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[post_page_title]Subway University Is A Thing[/post_page_title]

When Subway advertises itself as turning the act of making sandwiches into an art, it's not kidding. Seriously. The chain even has its own university. The University of Subway really does exist, but no, it's not an actual educational institute. It's basically a free online app that's supposed to help stores train their employees through quizzes and tests.

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[post_page_title]The Worst Shift Is...[/post_page_title]

Like most fast-food places, late-night weekend shifts are always the worst, because this is when we have the drunk revelers and stoners come in. And yes, of course, we know when you're stoned - mainly because I once watched a guy eat three footlong meatball marinaras and a pack of twelve cookies after getting a SERIOUS case of the munchies.

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[post_page_title]Subway Stores Are Privately Owned[/post_page_title]

Like most franchises, Subway stores are privately owned by people who must follow a strict set of rules to ensure all of Subway's product have that unique taste. However, this does mean that the employee rules differ from store to store. For example, I worked at a store with lovely owners who were happy for the workers to have any footlong for lunch.

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[post_page_title]More Than Two Sauces? Seriously?[/post_page_title]

You may think you're being cool and inventive opting for four different sauces on your sandwich, but we honestly judge you for being such a moron. Two sauces? Fine. Any more than that and it just becomes overly sweet gloop that destroys and overpowers the sandwich.

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[post_page_title]Microwave Your Cookies[/post_page_title]

It's no secret that Subway cookies are one of the best sweet treats around, and it turns out that there's an ingenious way of making them taste even better. Simply ask the person behind the counter to microwave your cookie for five-to-ten seconds so it goes lusciously gooey.

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[post_page_title]The Vicious Weight Gain[/post_page_title]

Okay, the right Subway sandwiches are certainly a much healthier alternative to a McDonald's, and while employees could have a salad bowl, most of the time we're competing with the other members of staff to see who can create the very best sandwich - and most of the time they end up looking like something out of a Scooby-Doo cartoon.

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[post_page_title]Know What You Want![/post_page_title]

There's nothing worse than dealing with a customer who has no idea what they want, and dealing with a Subway virgin is a painstaking process. The most annoying thing is that the instructions are clearly written on the counter! On the other hand, we will lose our patience with you if are way too specific.

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[post_page_title]Always Ask For More Vegetables[/post_page_title]

Have you ever stood at a Subway counter and been a little disappointed by the number of veggies on your sub? Then ask for more. Seriously. Managers like to keep costs down for a bonus, but employees can give you as much as you want.

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[post_page_title]You're Not Eating As Fresh As You Think[/post_page_title]

Subway's famous tagline might be "Eat Fresh", but this is far from a reality, and to be honest, makes us surprised that the chain hasn't come under fire for false advertising! Sadly, everything on offer was once frozen.

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[post_page_title]The Truth About The Grilled Chicken[/post_page_title]

When you buy grilled chicken, it's only natural to assume that what you've purchased has, y'know, been grilled, but apparently, this isn't the case at Subway. Those grill marks? I hate to break bad news, but they're food coloring.

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[post_page_title]The Cheese Isn't Cheese[/post_page_title]

But if you thought that the truth about Subway's chicken was bad, the truth about its cheese is even worse.

"Subway cheese is not actually cheese! It is a solidified cheese 'spread' which, if left in water for a period of time, loses all of its artificial yellow coloring and turns a pallid gray."

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[post_page_title]The Subway Pizza[/post_page_title]

"1. You ask for a flat bread, tell them to put the meatball sauce on top (smeared). 2. Then ask for pepperonis (preferably sliced), and your preferred cheese (cheddar works best). 3. Before they toast it, put on all the vegetables you want (I make mine with bell-peppers, and purple-onions 4. Toast it and I swear to you it will smell exactly like a supreme pizza from Sbarro's, Dominoes, or Pizza Hut."

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[post_page_title]The Unhealthiest Thing On The Menu[/post_page_title]

"Your Subway tuna sandwich is 90% mayonnaise. How did we prepare the tuna? Take one can of tuna the size of your fist and empty it into a vat. Take a big 2ltr bag of mayonnaise and splosh it in the vat. Mix it haphazardly for 2 minutes until it’s a semi-consistent mush. Cringe when customers ask for ‘just a little bit’ of light mayo on their tuna sandwich."

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[post_page_title]If You Must Have Chicken, Order The Strips[/post_page_title]

"At the beginning of the day, we are told to get [chicken b reasts] out of the freezer and put them into hot water where they remain ALL DAY. Then at the end of the day, you have to take them out and SQUEEZE the gross ass chicken water out of them, which by now has made the meat soggy."

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[post_page_title]How To Make A Hot Sandwich Even Tastier[/post_page_title]

"Ask them to put the onions on the sandwich BEFORE toasting, and ask them to pour a little olive oil over them first. Doesn’t save you money, but YUM. This also works good for peppers."

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[post_page_title]The Bread You Should Never Order[/post_page_title]

"I don't know if this has been mentioned, but don't buy any variety of wheat bread at Subway. It's actually worse for you than getting the Italian. It's dyed with plenty of added shit to make it look and taste different."

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While I was a young college kid who probably could've been a bit smarter with his money, I spent a lot of time in Subway. There was one right at my student union, and even though I could probably make a sandwich on my own for a lot less money, that... sounds like effort, to be honest.

Whether you're into Meatball Marinara or a Subway Melt, whether you like Italian Herbs & Cheese or if you're wrong, there's plenty of things to appreciate when you're at Subway. One of my favourite things, as a young impressionable student, is the idea that you could go to Subway and have a hefty sandwich, plus a drink, all for one nominal fee.

But for many 18-year-olds who are preparing to head to college for the first time over the coming days and weeks, that $5 for a foot-long sandwich and a drink promotion will be a relic of the past, like group watches of Breaking Bad, or affordable student tuition fees. That's right, you guys, the Subway $5 promotion may be going away for good.

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It's sometimes difficult to remember in this age of promotion after weird promotion, but everyone's favourite sandwich shop has fallen on hard times recently. At one point, there were more Subways than there were McDonald's locations in the United States (no mean feat, I'm sure you'll recognise), but they've been forced to chill out in recent times, closing as many as 500 stores nationwide back in April.

Debuting in the early 2000s, the $5 sandwich promotion was a big part of Subway's success, reports Money, but after a one-dollar increase in 2016 when franchises complained that it was getting too difficult to turn a profit, its popularity plummeted. It did return last winter, however, when enough customers saw fit to complain.

But now, it could be going away again, and this time, it might be for good. Whether or not you can get that special promotion does depend, however, on what part of the country you're in, though it's not quite clear for how long. Subway gave its franchisees the choice whether or not to continue the promotion, but there could be other options soon.

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In San Francisco, for example, customers can get a six-inch sub for $3.99, while other places in California could see neat new ideas such as paninis. Subway CEO Trevor Haynes said that each different franchise will have a different idea of what's economically feasible, based on where they are and how much business they get.

"How do we help our franchises with more of a regional value message, so they're able to (have) a value proposition that fits with their economic model. If you look at California, there's a very different cost of business than in Arkansas."

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"Affordable food is what we've always stood for," Haynes said, adding that although some of their competitors have leaned toward more wacky or gimmicky products in recent times, he'll be waiting to see if there's a profitable way to introduce them. "Maybe off-the-menu-type products or Unicorn-type drinks at some time, but it needs to be profitable and successful for our franchisees," Haynes said.

After a difficult couple of years, it could be just what this wobbling giant of a franchise needs.

[caption id="attachment_861" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] A couple of years ago, I started my 13-month employment at a local McDonald's restaurant. Like any job, there were ups and downs, but overall, I still consider it a pretty decent first job. Would I do it again? Never in a million years. But one thing I'm always asked is whether or not working at McDonald's has put me off their food for life. Because let's face it, most of us love a cheeky cheeseburger, but if you saw how it was all made, would it be just as appetizing? [post_page_title]Let's Go Behind The Counter And Learn More[/post_page_title] [caption id="attachment_862" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] I learned a few secrets during my time at McDonald's, and as I've never been good at keeping secrets, I think it's time you found out what McDonald's employees really get up to behind the counter, what they really think about their customers, and whether or not all those scandalous stories are real... [post_page_title]Drive-Thru Is Quicker[/post_page_title] If you're really after FAST food, then go through the drive-thru instead of eating in. Employees are instructed to prioritize drive-thru orders over the restaurant customers. [caption id="attachment_863" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Because at McDonald's, the lazier the better! The drive-thru experience is supposed to last 90 SECONDS from placing your order to receiving your food. [post_page_title]Staff Don't Eat The Leftovers[/post_page_title] There's always been a discussion about what happens with all the food waste. Do the staff get to eat it? Does it go to charity? Do we just sell it to customers anyway? Well, here's the truth... [caption id="attachment_864" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Whether it's the end of the day or the timer on the food product has run out, we are forced to put any food waste in the trash. We don't get to take it home or give it away - it's thrown into a special food waste trashcan and each item is later counted to manage exactly what products have been wasted. [post_page_title]But We Do Break The Rules[/post_page_title] You'd think working at McDonald's over a year would be enough to put anyone off the food, but that's far from the truth. It may be against company policy, but the temptation is just too much... [caption id="attachment_865" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Sure, eating the food is against the rules, but with all those fries and McNuggets around, can you blame us? Whilst the manager's back is turned, every employee will snack, but if we're caught, we're in big trouble. I was once sent home without pay, and one colleague was suspended for a week. In fact, I once ate an entire McMuffin in the freezer just because I knew there were no cameras in there. [post_page_title]And We Get McDonald's For Lunch[/post_page_title] This may seem like a pretty awesome employee perk, but after a while of doing it every day, you start to see some serious health side effects... [caption id="attachment_866" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Depending on how long your shift is, you are entitled to an employee meal during your break time. You can basically pick from any standard meal on the menu, and no additions can be made. Although, if you have a friend working in the kitchen, they're usually happy to throw an extra burger in the bun. McDonald's crew members have to look out for each other. [post_page_title]Most Employees Hate Working Nights[/post_page_title] A lot of people think working a day at a McDonald's restaurant is the worst job in the world. However, it's made twice as bad when the sun goes down... [caption id="attachment_867" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] A McDonald's employee has to deal with a lot of customer complaints on a good day, but when the customers are drunk, the shifts become an absolute nightmare. And it's not just about dealing with rowdy and aggressive people, one woman actually smeared her shit all over the toilet walls in the restaurant where I worked. [post_page_title]The Timers[/post_page_title] It's true, not all the food at McDonald's is cooked fresh-to-order. However, there are rules for how long food can be kept for after it is cooked... [caption id="attachment_880" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Any time we cook food that isn't being used for an order right away, we keep it in a heater with a set time limit. When the timer counts down to zero, we're supposed to take the food out and throw it away. However, due to the fact there's nothing actually wrong with the food, most employees will just reset the timer and leave the food in there until it's sold - and this can be done for hours! [post_page_title]Fresh Food[/post_page_title] Now, if you want to make sure you're going to get a fresh meal that hasn't been sat under a heat lamp for hours, you should always make a "grill" order... [caption id="attachment_882" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Whenever an employee makes an order that has been altered from the original menu, the kitchen staff receive the "grill" order and must cook it from scratch. For fresh fries, order them without salt, or for a fresh Big Mac, ask for it without the pickle. [post_page_title]Fish Products[/post_page_title] This sandwich has been around since 1962, but has never gained the popularity of a Big Mac! In fact, most of the staff can't stand cooking them... [caption id="attachment_896" align="alignnone" width="1034"] Credit: McDonald's[/caption] Out of all the items on the menu, fish products are the most annoying to cook. Why? Because most restaurants won't even bother keeping a Filet-O-Fish or fish fingers in the heaters, because the chances of them being ordered are rare. Then, out of nowhere, we'll receive five orders all needing fish. This takes time, which obviously isn't great when you're working in fast food. The reason they're still on the menu is to cater for cultures that don't eat beef or chicken products. [post_page_title]Know What You're Ordering![/post_page_title] So what's the biggest problem with working at McDonald's? The managers? The smell of cooking oil constantly in your clothes? Nope, it's the customers... [caption id="attachment_895" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The guys on the tills honestly cannot stand dealing with stupid and indecisive customers. Know what you're going to order before you reach the counter! Understand that meal comes with fries and a drink! And don't stick "Mc" in front of every word! McThank you! [post_page_title]Bored Staff Play Games[/post_page_title] Restaurants in the city will often be fast-paced and constantly busy. However, what about those smaller chains tucked away in a small town? Well, it can get very quiet... [caption id="attachment_894" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] When the staff gets bored, they will mess around. I once watched a guy build a fort out of Happy Meal boxes, and employees will often have bets on the customers. But perhaps the greatest "in-joke" is ringing a bell whenever a hot girl comes to the till - all work in the kitchen ceases, as employees peer through to check them out. [post_page_title]Extra Sauce??[/post_page_title] Depending on the restaurant, customers can pay up to 25 cents for some extra sauce. But you can get around this just by making sure you ask the right people... [caption id="attachment_892" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Most restaurants have introduced a policy where customers must pay for extra sauce packets. However, most crew members (avoid the managers) really don't care, and as long as you ask nicely, they'll be happy to throw you some extra sauce on the side. [post_page_title]Most Restaurants Really Are Clean[/post_page_title] Most people I've met have always heard horror stories about the condition and cleanliness of a McDonald's restaurant. But the truth couldn't be more different... [caption id="attachment_877" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] I promise. Behind the counter, the kitchens are well maintained, and hygiene is extremely important. Most staff are forced to wear hairnets and must wash their hands whenever they re-enter the kitchen. I mean, that doesn't mean what you're eating is going to be any healthier, you can just rest assured that we haven't spit in it (honestly, we don't care enough to spit in food). [post_page_title]Monopoly Season[/post_page_title] Everybody loves McDonald's whenever the Monopoly game tokens return - and this includes the employees. Despite the fact employees are forbidden from winning any top prizes, that doesn't stop us checking every single empty cup we find in the restaurant... [caption id="attachment_872" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] If we do end up winning, we'll just give it to a friend and split the prize! Or visit the other restaurants to claim free meals. Oh, and a good tip for customers; to get extra stickers, ask the cashier for a large tap water. They'll give you a large cup with the stickers attached! [post_page_title]Employee Stars[/post_page_title] Some members of staff have them, others don't - but most customers are not even sure what they represent. Here's everything you need to know about the "Stars"... [caption id="attachment_891" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] People used to get a right kick out of asking me, "How many stars you got?" No, stars are not earned for cleaning a toilet or making the perfect Quarter Pounder, staff members have to go through a training program for each star, where each one usually reflects a small pay rise and attributes towards obtaining a higher position. In the 13 months I was there, I earned zero stars... like I said, I really didn't give a shit. [post_page_title]Microwaves In The Kitchen[/post_page_title] A lot of questions I often got asked about were regarding how much of the food was actually microwaved. Well, we do have microwaves in the kitchen, but they're only used for certain things... [caption id="attachment_890" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The kitchen does have a microwave, but the only things we microwave are pancakes and oatmeal. Relax - all your burgers are cooked thoroughly on a grill. I promise! [post_page_title]Ronald McDonald[/post_page_title] He's supposed to make kids feel relaxed and happy about eating their Happy Meals, but this guy is literally the personification of all my nightmares... [caption id="attachment_868" align="alignnone" width="705"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The famous McDonald's mascot is actually real. The company pays people to dress as the fast-food icon and visit stores to entertain the customers and staff. But trust me, on a busy Saturday afternoon, having a f*cking clown messing around in the kitchen is the last thing any employee wants. [post_page_title]PLEASE Don't Order Fries Without Salt[/post_page_title] You may not believe this, but working on the fries station for a whole shift is one of the best things you can do at McDonald's. It's relatively stress free, until this happens... [caption id="attachment_870" align="alignnone" width="719"] Credit: Getty[/caption] It's may sound easy, but cooking a fresh batch of fries without salt is a painstaking process. Not only do we need to fry an entire bag of fries just for you, and all the equipment used to make and package the fries need to be cleaned to get the salt off them. [post_page_title]Burger Patties Take Just 42 Seconds To Cook[/post_page_title] So, what really is in a standard beef burger patty, and how long do they take to cook? Well, there's a reason McDonald's is called 'fast food'... [caption id="attachment_883" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] That's right, for a standard border patty (used in Big Macs and Hamburgers) it takes just over forty seconds to cook, and there's no flipping because they're cooked on both sides at the same time. The larger quarter-pounder patties take 112 seconds on the grill. Then all we add is a little salt and pepper. [post_page_title]Do You Really Want Scrambled Egg?[/post_page_title] McDonald's always proudly states how they only use "free-range eggs" for their McMuffins, but what about the eggs in their Big Breakfasts? [caption id="attachment_889" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The scrambled egg that is usually found on the Big Breakfast actually comes out of a carton... Even though there are fresh eggs in the kitchen that we use for McMuffins. Now, I'm not saying there's anything wrong with it, but trust me, it's not all egg in there... [post_page_title]Oh, You Wanted Decafe?[/post_page_title] People love their coffee! But just because you're craving a caffeine fix doesn't mean you have to be rude. This is what happens if you struggle to be a morning person... [caption id="attachment_869" align="alignnone" width="825"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Some people want decaf - perfectly understandable and we're happy to help. However, if you order decaf and then get impatient that there's not any brewed, then there's a good chance you'll be getting half a cup of regular coffee with half a cup of hot water mixed in, especially if you're in the drive-thru. [post_page_title]Drop It Like It's Hot[/post_page_title] Okay, I've never seen anybody spit in a customer's food - but dropping food is a different story. When you're under pressure to get an order out, mistakes can happen, but as long as a manager didn't see, employees will pick up food from the floor and send it out. [caption id="attachment_888" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] On one occasion I was under pressure to get an Apple Pie out as soon as possible. Rushing, I dropped the pie and the filling shot all over the floor. Of course, I did the sensible thing and picked up the pastry shell, packaged it and sent it out anyway... [post_page_title]Learn What A "Meal" Is[/post_page_title] The concept of what a "meal" at McDonald's is really isn't that complicated. If you haven't figured it out by now, maybe you shouldn't eat there anymore... [caption id="attachment_876" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Most items on the menu come as a "meal", which means it includes a side order (fried, salad, etc) and a drink. Don't ask for a meal if you don't want fries or a drink! This is a huge annoyance to employees working the tills. [post_page_title]There Is No Secret Menu[/post_page_title] We've all seen those suped-up burgers trending on social media, with the explicit instructions that you can order them using a secret McDonald's code... [caption id="attachment_887" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Despite the many websites and videos claiming there is - there isn't. The images you see of "super burgers", they are either made by bored employees or constructed from multiple burgers at the table by customers. So don't ask for a "McGangBang", because you won't get one. [post_page_title]Drive-Thru Workers Don't Sit Down[/post_page_title] Standing at the drive-thru window may sound like an absolute dream shift to most of you, but for those who have to do it, it's a nightmare. [caption id="attachment_886" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] This may sound odd, because no other member of staff gets to sit down either. However, at least they get to move around! When you're working ten hours on drive-thru, you have to stand in the same spot, whether there are cars coming through or not. It's agony on your back. [post_page_title]The Beef Is Grade A[/post_page_title] Many people love to blast McDonald's food as being cheap, low-grade cardboard! [caption id="attachment_879" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] There are no two ways about this; the beef is quality. Sure, it may not be from your favorite cut of the cow, but it is of the highest quality. After all, when you're serving it to millions of people every day, it needs to be! So don't believe the horror stories. [post_page_title]The Milkshake Machines Are Neglected[/post_page_title] There's nothing better on a hot summer's day than a thick McDonald's shake. But sadly, many restaurants neglect the weekly machine clean because it's such a chore. [caption id="attachment_885" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Seriously, I've seen machine fill with gunk - just Google it! Best way to avoid this is to go to a McDonald's you can trust! (Often if they're really busy, or really quiet.) [post_page_title]The McMuffin Eggs ARE Real Eggs[/post_page_title] A lot of people I've spoken to refuse to eat the McMuffin because they hate the round "rubbery" eggs - which has always confused me. [caption id="attachment_881" align="alignnone" width="5184"] Credit: Getty[/caption] The eggs in McMuffins are 100% real, free-range eggs that are cracked in-store and cooked that morning with just a little bit of water and butter. There is absolutely nothing wrong with them. [post_page_title]The Ice Cream Machine Really Is Broken[/post_page_title] We've all been into McDonald's and asked for an ice cream, only to be told the machine is broken. Now, it may seem like laziness, but it's actually the truth. [caption id="attachment_884" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] It's a temperamental and complicated piece of equipment, which means it does break down more than any other machine in the restaurant. So if the cashier says it's broken, it's broken. Please don't cause a fuss. [post_page_title]It Really Is Addictive[/post_page_title] Most people associate addiction with illegal hard substances. However, research by the Scripps Research Institute in California discovered that the food from McDonald’s is actually just as addictive as hard substances. [caption id="attachment_878" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] This is down to the dangerously high sugar content in the food. This, in turn, generates too much dopamine, unlocking the brain's reward pathway in the same way hard drugs do. So there is a reason you can't get enough Maccy D's. [post_page_title]We Judge People Who Bring Their Children[/post_page_title] The fact is, we know McDonald's is bad for us, but as adults, we can make calculated choices in our diets, and are able to have a run if we eat too many burgers. However, kids only eat what their parents give them. So if a parent is feeding their kid fast food multiple times a week, we are going to judge, because it's just wrong. [caption id="attachment_875" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] Also, kids are incredibly impressionable, and everything about McDonald's is about hooking them from an early age. From the clown to the free toys to the bright colors - we want to guarantee kids as customers for a lifetime. [post_page_title]We Do Try To Recreate The Ads[/post_page_title] We've all seen the ads that make burgers look huge and irresistible, and we all know too well that this is far from what we receive in the bag. [caption id="attachment_871" align="alignnone" width="1024"] Credit: Getty[/caption] However, every employee at one point or another has tried to replicate the image on the menu perfectly. But this takes precision and time, so we can only do it if it's really quiet. And most of the time, we fail.

Unless you've worked at a fast-food restaurant, you never really know what goes on behind the counter.

Sure, the pictures on the menu boards may look mouth-wateringly appetizing, but the reality is very different.

You see, fast food has to be just that: Fast. And when you're feeding millions of people every day, companies are going to cut corners in order to prioritize convenience over quality.

Now, social media users are vowing never to eat at Subway again after an employee shared a behind-the-counter video showing how the tuna-mayonnaise sandwich filling is made on TikTok.

Check out the video below for yourself - will this put you off?

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In the video, the employee  - who uses the TikTok handle @highimmar - cuts open a vacuum-sealed package of tuna flakes (in all fairness, it does seriously look like something you'd find in an abandoned nuclear bunker).

Next, the 'Sandwich Artist' empties the contents into a bowl, and begins to break up the block in order to make the tuna look more "flakey".

After adding a jug of mayo and mixing, the finished product looks just like the tuna mayonnaise filling we're used to seeing at the counter.

Since posting the video on June 29, it has already amassed over 1 million views, with many people now vowing never to eat at Subway again after getting a glimpse at how the sandwich chain preps its products.

One TikTok user by the name of Tieryn commented: "Lol guess whose no longer eating tuna at Subway".

And another comment read: "This reaffirms my choice to only eat sushi-grade tuna."

A third commented: "Never eating SUBWAY TUNA AGAIN".

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Others took umbrage with the fast-food chain's slogan "Eat Fresh", which has been a promise of the company since 2000:

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However, other people were undeterred by the video, arguing that it is no different to tuna flakes coming out of a can and that it still tastes delicious:

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The comments section was also flooded with Subway employees past and present who spoke out about how much they resented prepping the tuna.

One TikTokker by the name of Alli commented: "Aahhhh THEY ALWAYS PUT ME ON THAT!! I HATED IT!!! I didn’t have access a washing machine so my apron smelt like tuna for a week everytime".

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And another TikTok user claiming to be a former employee commented: "Sis when I worked at subway the owner made us do it with our hands he wouldn’t let us use a spatula".

So, is this enough to put you off Subway for life?

Whether you’re isolating against a deadly disease or stuck in a mizzly service station on the M4, there are few situations that aren’t dramatically improved by a sandwich. While the exact origins of the bread and filling blueprint are up for debate, no one can deny that sandwiches have exponentially improved human existence. We see your iPhone and raise you a BLT. 

Along with millions of other lost rituals, many people will be missing their lunchtime trudge to pick up their favorite freshly made baguette, toastie or club. Admittedly, it’s not the most pressing problem with our current predicament, but every inconvenience adds up to a more pervading sense of woe. Fortunately for anyone wanting to get out of their sandwich-less funk, one of the biggest names in the business has decided to step in and spread some bready good news.

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Following dozens of other fast-food competitors, popular sandwich specialists Subway have decided to share their famous and much-loved Meatball Marinara sub recipe. Posting to their Facebook page, the brand unveiled a step by step video, revealing everything from the contents of their meatballs to the key to their sauce. For fans craving a hearty footlong, it’s been a godsend. 

Why not try Twisted's Giant Meatball Marinara Sub recipe?

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According to the clip, anyone wanting to recreate the meatballs at home will need:

• 250 grams of beef and pork mince
• 40 grams of fresh bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons of finely chopped onion
• 1 medium egg, beaten
• 1 tablespoon of dried Italian herbs
• 1 teaspoon of salt

To make the sauce, cooks should assemble:

• 500 ml passata
• 1 small onion, grated
• 2 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons dried mixed Italian herbs
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon caster sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red chilli flakes
•  1 tablespoon flat leaf Parsley, chopped

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The meatballs should be brought together by hand in a large mixing bowl and browned in a pan on all sides, before the sauce is made and reduced by a third in the same pan. The meatballs should then be returned to the sauce, which is then cooked covered for a further 6-8 minutes. 

To assemble the sub, eight meatballs and sauce should be placed inside a footlong prepared Italian herb and cheese roll, before being topped with cheddar cheese, parmesan and mozzarella and placed inside a 200-degree oven. After a few minutes of gentle toasting, the sandwich is good to go. Aside from getting hold of the actual bread, it really couldn’t be simpler to reproduce.

This article originally appeared on TwistedFood.co.uk