Former McDonald’s employee shares a tip to get the freshest food

Something to note if you're heading along soon.

A few months ago, a story about a former McDonald's employee went viral as a post on Quora revealed a trick to get the freshest fries possible. "If you want fresh fries, order them sans salt. This ensures we have to make a new batch, just for you," and if you've tried that little trick in the last few weeks and managed to get fresher food, then you might just love this new revelation. McDonald's has pioneered the concept of fast food but if you're looking to get the freshest meal possible, all you have to do is ask for a receipt. It might sound incredibly simple but there's a solid logic behind this. According to Kamran Adnan, a man who worked for a year in different McDonald's locations across London, this all has to do with the role that mystery shoppers have to play when they visit various McDonald's restaurants.  As posted to Quora:

"In the UK we have two periods which are known as Gapbuster Times. Basically between 12-2 and 5pm-7pm workers have to be extra careful because that is when gapbusters (mystery shoppers), who are paid, visit McDonald's restaurants and rate their experience. This then goes to the overall store rating and every store manager will do everything to ensure this rating is as positive as possible."

Kamran adds:

"It is easy to spot a gapbuster because they always ask for a receipt (so they can get their food costs reimbursed by the company employing them). So, if you ask for a receipt in that time everyone will be immediately alerted that you could be a potential gapbuster and they'll make sure to serve you the freshest burger and fries and give you priority over everyone else."

There you have it, next time you're in McDonald's give this a try and see if it works.