Haven't worked at one in years, but just googling "McDonald's frozen patties" and I get this
Which is exactly what they looked like.
and the grill
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McDonalds Changing How Its Burgers Are Cooked
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Haven't worked at one in years, but just googling "McDonald's frozen patties" and I get this
Which is exactly what they looked like.
and the grill
McDonald's needs to find something to do well, and do that one thing really fucking well while dropping everything else. They try to cater to so many tastes that nothing they serve is ever that good when compared to other fast food and end up losing out on business.
Toasting buns a little longer and changing how they sear their beef isn't gonna save them.
Wendy's used to toast their buns, then they moved to microwaves because it was cheaper/faster. Not sure if that's changed in recent years, but it was the practice about 15 years ago.
I also didn't know they toasted their buns and though they microwaved them like most fast food joints.
Toasting buns a little longer and changing how they sear their beef isn't gonna save them.
Wendy's used to toast their buns, then they moved to microwaves because it was cheaper/faster. Not sure if that's changed in recent years, but it was the practice about 15 years ago.
I also didn't know they toasted their buns and though they microwaved them like most fast food joints.
Baka Sempai
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Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
Burger King burgers are so much better it's not even funny.
Even if they do stack all their meat in a heat drawer, at least they flame cook their burgers. Wendy's is at least cooked to order, but they are cooked on a flat top and can end up being really greasy.
More like they're trying to patching weak spots in the whole, but not the leak itself.
The burgers are too thin for a start, also why do they never look like they do on the menu?
McDonalds themselves addressed this directly in a video they released.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oSd0keSj2W8
triplestation
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dont change a thing mcdonalds is great the way it is
capitalCORN
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I'm pretty sure McDonald's burgers are all cooked in the morning and then shelved for the rest of the day.
I remember when Wendy's went on a rampant with freshness awareness commercials in Toronto, I was served a burger with meat straight from a warming drawer.
I remember when Wendy's went on a rampant with freshness awareness commercials in Toronto, I was served a burger with meat straight from a warming drawer.
McDonalds has the best BBQ sauce and the best Nuggets. They should stick to that.
thelatestmodel
Junior, please.
Every McDonald's thread, without fail. "Oh it won't make a difference, their food's still shit".
Can we stop going on about how you think it's shitty food? Some of us actually enjoy a McDonalds once in a while, even with the knowledge that it's not a healthy option or as "gourmet" as a Five Guys or similar.
The hate is driven by ignorance. If we did blind taste tests people would realize they don't know wtf they are talking about.
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
That's because they are bottom of the barrel, such shitty food it's unbelievable people pay money for it.
I know it sounds harsh but any other fast food joint is better. McDonald's is the shit tier king and still inexplicably expensive.
And to people that think it's hate, no no it's not, their food quality has declined tremendously or everyone else is doing a much better job. Nothing satisfies me from McDonald's anymore, I was a Big Mac, nuggets and fries guy. All have zero draw on me now.
DoktorEvil
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You know what? That's not a bad idea...
When you live in NYC, everything is gourmet compared to McDoanld's. Other people's options are limited.
The Hermit
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The problem is that the alternative is much better and with little difference at the price.
I used to love Mcdonalds but now every time I want a burguer I can always chose either a better tasting or healthier meal.
That being said I don't agree with this changes, it might even accelerate its decline.
I used to love Mcdonalds but now every time I want a burguer I can always chose either a better tasting or healthier meal.
That being said I don't agree with this changes, it might even accelerate its decline.
You want all of us to stop posting our opinions just because you don't agree with us?
RumblingRosco
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The burgers are too thin for a start, also why do they never look like they do on the menu?
I have taken mine back before & said "i want one like that" pointing at the menu above them, & they have given me a replacement burger, that is slightly better looking.
You know they spit in your burger, right?
neogaffer1
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Don't get me wrong, I'm a bit partial to a Big Mac every now and then, but every time I eat one the main thing that bothers me the most is the meat--it's always this thin dry textured thing that's quite obviously very low quality. Don't get me wrong, a lot of it tastes cheap, but the meat is by far the absolute worst.
Slayer-33
Liverpool-2
It's a billion dollar corporation of course they have to do it. They aren't laughing, trust me lol..
Liquidsnake
Banned
Toasting its hamburger buns longer/changing the way it sears and grills its beef.
I didn't realize McDonald's even toasted their buns.
I didn't realize McDonald's has an executive chef.
Glass Shark
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I think all of these changes that McDonald's and Taco Bell and Pizza Hut are making are really missing the point. People are changing in the way they consume and appreciate food. The type of people that don't eat at McDonald's now do it out of principle, and I don't think there's anything you could do to change that.
Alebrije
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InfiniteBento
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this.
ZombiePlatypus
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Doesn't McDonald's own Chipotle though?
neogaffer1
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Used to, not anymore.
You would, if you would only sample the meat.
It's just pretty dry with the current process they're using to "grill" the meat.
The quality and the seasoning are just off...
And it doesn't even matter that much, if you got one of the smaller hamburger patties or one of the thicker patties.
brotherbean
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I feel about as much sympathy as I can for a massive mega-corporation, it's a tough spot to be in to be sure. They can't change too much or they lose a percentage the loyalists who are keeping them afloat currently, but they need to find a way to attract new regulars to grow the business all the while maintaining what I can only assume are paper thin margins.
I do not envy the people whose career is depending on righting this ship.
I do not envy the people whose career is depending on righting this ship.
The Last Wizard
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I always thought they just microwaved their burgers.
Liquidsnake
Banned
Why did MC D's get rid of Chipotle? It was the future.
I wished. Those grills *suck* to clean.
Frank Serpico
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McDonald's will be the last fast food company to go out of business
That's true, but their breakfast isn't too bad. Haven't had it in years, but remember it being rather yummy. Overall, it would be shocking for someone to choose mcdonlads over chik fil a.
DoktorEvil
Banned
They made as much money as possible I guess?
Selling Chipotle seemed like a stupid move to me.
ZombiePlatypus
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Wow yeah, that seems like a really bad move on their part.
Just outta curiosity, where do most you go for fast-food burgers instead? It's In-n-Out for me.
uncredited male
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When I worked there we would microwave the sandwich after everything was cooked and assembled. I guess to kill any bacteria from the food sitting around and to warm up the bun and melt the cheese. So this really might mean "leave in the microwave longer."
I have no idea how they are going to change the way they cook the meat; I would think they would need to change the clamshells or make an accessory to use on them.
I have no idea how they are going to change the way they cook the meat; I would think they would need to change the clamshells or make an accessory to use on them.
They also used to own Donato's. When the McD started to struggle, they doubled down on the burgers and slashed the rest of their portfolio.
Frank Serpico
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I assume they wanted the quick cash, they mush be kicking themselves everyday over it
Believe me, you don't know the half of it.
Can't say anything about the sauce, but Chick fil a completely destroys McDonald nuggets. I actually think they have some of the worst nuggets, but that's because I feel like they have the consistency of a very weak sponge.
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