McDonald's fans are in for a treat.
We're searched every corner of the Internet to find the best Golden Arches hacks around – from saving money to ensuring your French fries are fresh and crispy every time.
Here are our top tips to make your experience at McDonald's that bit more exciting.
1. This is how to get a half-price Big Mac
If you're a Big Mac fan, TikTok user @drepeaofficial has a sweet deal for you. "Do you want a Big Mac for half the price?" he says in his now-viral hack video. "All you have to do is order a McDouble, say no mustard and no ketchup, but add Mac sauce. This tastes exactly like a Big Mac and it's half the price."
Woah. So, all you need to do is order a McDouble and add some Big Mac sauce — whether you opt for mustard and ketchup is up to you.
Bear in mind that McDonald's' prices vary by what location and region you're in, so you're never guaranteed a massive saving. But still, this hack should knock some pennies off your order total.
2. Guarantee your fries are fresh every time
If you order fries without the salt, you'll be guaranteed the freshest fries around.
Why, you ask? Well, McDonald's fries are cooked in salt, so if you ask for them without, the staff will have to cook you a fresh batch.
If you prefer your fries salty, just ask for a few sachets of salt. But just be prepared to get some side-eye from your servers...
3. Get more nuggets for less money
Ok, we all know that the Dollar Menu is chock full of bargains — but did you know you can get more food for less money by ordering smart? TikTok user @imsimonecardoso discovered a clever hack. "Y'all McDonald's is scamming us," she says in the video.
"Ten piece nuggets is $5.09, when you can get a six-piece nugget for two dollars. That means you can get 12 nuggets for $4! Make it make sense McDonalds!"
This is another trick that will vary in terms of where you live, so bear in mind the prices in your region first.
4. The flap on your fries box has a secret purpose!
McDonald's fries aren't Mcdonald's fries without a side of ketchup. And one Twitter user discovered a clever use for the perforated edges on the side of your fries box.
It appears that they're actually there for a reason, as you can fold them down to make a diving-board like contraption for your ketchup — or the condiment of your choice.
Imagine how much hassle this is going to save! It's great for when you're on the go...
5. How to create a chicken Big Mac
If you've been hankering for a chicken version of the chain's famous Big Mac, then you're in luck.
TikTok user @urbansmurfin discovered a way to create your own. You simply begin with two plain chicken sandwiches, and remove the bottom bun of one of the sandwiches, and add in a slice of American cheese.
Then, add the bottom bun, a chicken patty, another slice of cheese, some Big Mac sauce, and your top bun. Et voila!
6. Make your meal easier to munch on the go
If you're in a rush and have to eat your McDonald's on the go, then this hack will come in handy.
All you need to do is open your burger container, and put the straw of your drink through the middle. Then put your fries on the other side of the container, and you're done! The drink will hold everything up, and since the straw sticks out of the middle, you can have a slurp whenever you fancy.
You're welcome!
7. How to get the freshest meal possible
TikTok user @drepaoofficial has another McDonald's trick for us — and this time, it's to make sure you get the freshest meal possible.
"Do you want a guaranteed fresh warm burger every time you visit McDonald's," he says in the video. "All you have to do is visit between the hours of 12 and 2, or 5 and 7, and make sure you ask for a receipt. This is when McDonald's employees are told that they may get random spot checks checking for freshness."
Sneaky!
8. Add toppings for free
This tip only works when you're ordering at the self-service kiosk. What you do is add a burger of your choice, and before you place it in your basket, click "customise" on the screen.
Here, you'll be able to add an extra serving of some toppings already in the burger for free — like mayonnaise or ketchup. Things like extra cheese and bacon will still set you back a small amount, however.
9. Turn your Happy Meal into a plate
You can quell messy kids by turning their Happy Meal into a plate! This hack, discovered by Twitter user, @GamercliveD, will turn the Happy Meal box into a mini tray — making it much easier for your tot to eat their meal.
There's a perforated seam around the bottom of each box, which means that it's easy to whip the top half away.
10. Download the app for more deals
If you download the McDonalds app, you'll be eligible for several money-saving deals.
If you're new to the app, and act quickly, you can pick up a free McCafé hot drink — with no minimum spend required. Simply register by July 5th, and order contact-free. But make sure you redeem the offer within 21 days.
App users can also enjoy McDonald's Monday — which updates every week to give you a new weekly offer, only on the first day of the week. From 99p Quarter Pounders to 99p Chicken Nuggets, you won't want to miss out on these limited deals.
