McDonald's Accepting Coupons

[Jon525]

That's right folks. McDonald's is now accepting all coupons from most fast food restaurants. Bring in your KFC, Burger King, A&W coupons into McDonald's and a equivalent sandwich will be issued accordingly.

For example, if Burger King is offering a buy one, get one free for their Whoopers, then bring your BK coupon in and McDonald's will give you 2 Big Macs for the price of one.

[arsalanmustafa1989]

wow thats a brillian idea, as much as i hate thier food. They know how to do business

[cgtlky]

That's right folks. McDonald's is now accepting all coupons from most fast food restaurants. Bring in your KFC, Burger King, A&W coupons into McDonald's and a equivalent sandwich will be issued accordingly.

For example, if Burger King is offering a buy one, get one free for their Whoopers, then bring your BK coupon in and McDonald's will give you 2 Big Macs for the price of one.

Can anyone confirm this in GTA? Still have one day left on the harvey's BOGO

[jed]

The Mickey d's close to me has been advertising this for years, yes, years.

[spazzamatic]

The Mickey d's close to me has been advertising this for years, yes, years.

why didn't you post this years ago then??!?!?

huhhhh!?!??! why not share with the RFD community ?!

i was just kidding .:cheesygri

thanks op!

[xwar]

As an ex-mcdonalds (1993) employee. I can confirm they were doing it back then.

[jed]

I had never done it - I know, der. But in their local ads, they always have the fact they accept competitors coupons. Wasn't sure if it was just local or nationwide I guess.

[Psubs]

It's like price-matching for their specific product and don't have to spend money sending out their coupons and they steal business away. :razz:

[YoungDr3amer]

Genius.

Two thumbs up for the board of directors at MacDonalds.

[azn_riceboi]

i'm guessing it's implied that it works in the GTA?

[mystery]

What would I be able to get using a KFC 3 piece combo for $4.99 coupon?

[drumboz79]

What would I be able to get using a KFC 3 piece combo for $4.99 coupon?

nuggets?

[Super strokey]

THey have been doing this for as long as i can remember. THey just try to match it up with whatever seems close. I think a whooper gets a big mac or something like that.

[kimbot]

so can anyone confirm this for the GTA?

[tomtomtom]

Maybe I should brush up my photoshop skills and create some factitious coupons:lol:

Free combo*



*- no purchase necessary:twisted:

[dux]

Can anyone confirm this in GTA? Still have one day left on the harvey's BOGO

Harvey > McDonald IMO

[mikewo]

Make sure to post them up when you do.

[fergy]

Make sure to post them up when you do.

Smile for the restaurant security camera as you commit fraud for a free burger.

Bad idea.

[T3rry]

Smile for the restaurant security camera as you commit fraud for a free burger.

Bad idea.

Big mac......
.....

Fraud under $5000 charge....
.......


decisions decisions.

[gtruck]

so can anyone confirm this for the GTA?

Are you friggin dense?

[Hallandale]

Maybe I should brush up my photoshop skills and create some factitious coupons:lol:

Free combo*



*- no purchase necessary:twisted:

Knowing McD's, they probably have all of the current coupons on record. You go to use a fake coupon and get pwned hardcore.

[trixstar]

Are you friggin dense?

nah.. he's proper

[mmmken]

i'm guessing it's implied that it works in the GTA?

From my understanding, it doesn't. I know the owner of a few McDonald's and he hasn't heard of such a promotion before. Unless this is a new thing, two or three years back when I worked at one, I've never heard of such a thing as well.

OP is in Vancouver, and the only people reporting success are those in Alberta. Can we get someone to confirm this in the GTA?

[sungfra]

Good idea. Nice for them to "PM" the others. Wonder if I can bring a Chinese take out spring roll coupon for a Apple pie (they do kinda look alike)

[trixstar]

From my understanding, it doesn't. I know the owner of a few McDonald's and he hasn't heard of such a promotion before. Unless this is a new thing, two or three years back when I worked at one, I've never heard of such a thing as well.

OP is in Vancouver, and the only people reporting success are those in Alberta. Can we get someone to confirm this in the GTA?

definitely not in the GTA.. ex employee from 05-08...

[_RFDealt_]

When I used to work at a GTA McDonald's circa 2004, this promotion did exist. If you cause enough of a huff about it, I'm sure that you can get anything really.

[tomtomtom]

If you cause enough of a huff about it, I'm sure that you can get anything really.

The boys revenge with special treat in your drink :lol:

[kimbot]

Are you friggin dense?

Yes.

If you havent noticed, like another guy said above, the OP is in BC and the only other ppl to confirm this are in Alberta. I've never heard of McDonald's doing this in Toronto.

[ImJJ]

Do they make it the same size too?

McDonald's burger is way too small...

esp. the bigMAC...so tiny

[appleb]

Too bad McDonalds cant even match the daily specials at Burger King, like $1.89 Whopper Wednesday. They used to have $1.69 Big Mac Tuesdays but I guess everyone abused that and just bought Big Macs.

[Lukus]

Do we have a link to anything official from McDonalds?

With all due respect to RFDers, I'm more likely to win my argument with the manager if I show him some official printout from McDonalds than if I insist some guy on Redflagdeal said so. ;)

[trixstar]

The boys revenge with special treat in your drink :lol:

you mean the special sauce in the sandwich..?

[Jason-Wein]

Wouldn't this work for the BOGO coupon for the Angus Burger at Harvey's?
What about the $3 uncle burger @ A&W?
Those both must be equlivant to Big Mac's.

[501]

never knew about this :(

[JayWang]

in on this!

[lazy_prodigy]

Wouldn't this work for the BOGO coupon for the Angus Burger at Harvey's?
What about the $3 uncle burger @ A&W?
Those both must be equlivant to Big Mac's.

McDonald's has their own Angus Burger. Never tried it though.

[CHINAdeals]

3 pages and no more details? smells (filet-o) fishy

[threeflags]

you mean the special sauce in the sandwich..?



From Harold and Kumar Goes to White Castle ... animal semen.:razz:

[CanuckFlyHigh]

The McDonalds by my house has a sign saying "We take their coupons too"

[kleptodathief]

wow..who let the cat out of the bag lol...y didn't sum1 post this YEARS ago on rfd? wtf ...so which scarboro McD's???

[cgtlky]

McDonald's has their own Angus Burger. Never tried it though.

Simple because Mcdo never have a promo on this item. :mad:

[ADRiiAN`]

I wonder if Franchised McDonalds are doing this too?

[robman_rob]

mcd's is not the first to do this :)

[AcidBomber]

Errr... someone in the GTA want to try it out and post back? ;)

[Shastafly]

I think they have been doing this forever... tons of businesses do this same thing. Why not? It's better to give a discount than have the person go somewhere else to eat/shop.

[kud0s69]

Wierd, Just got back from my local McD's and brought in a quizno's coupon. I left with an 8oz Surf and Turf combo (Steak and Lobster) and a 1/2 litre bottle of chardonay.

[a in yul]

Wouldn't this work for the BOGO coupon for the Angus Burger at Harvey's?
What about the $3 uncle burger @ A&W?
Those both must be equlivant to Big Mac's.

anyone? hmm, if no news will have to try this this weekend...!!

[Laserheart]

I'd be embarrassed to try and have to argue with a brain-dead McD's employee to get a competitor coupon redeemed... especially if it was for a different thing altogether... !


P.S. Did everyone know that McD's has free refills on pop? Never buy a medium or large drink again! There, I just saved you a bunch of cash! :)

[cincin128]

yes i've seen the sign at McDonalds on Main / Terminal in Vancouver
I have NO IDEA what that means ... like what if i bring a uncle burger for $3 coupon what are they going to give me?!? if they give me the ANgus that's b too good a deal :D
and what if i bring in KFC chicken coupons... how r they going to give me wings and drumsticks

[cincin128]

Wierd, Just got back from my local McD's and brought in a quizno's coupon. I left with an 8oz Surf and Turf combo (Steak and Lobster) and a 1/2 litre bottle of chardonay.

therez such combo at McD???

[bokep]

That's right folks. McDonald's is now accepting all coupons from most fast food restaurants. Bring in your KFC, Burger King, A&W coupons into McDonald's and a equivalent sandwich will be issued accordingly.

For example, if Burger King is offering a buy one, get one free for their Whoopers, then bring your BK coupon in and McDonald's will give you 2 Big Macs for the price of one.

This has always been the case for McDonald's. I'm surprised more people didn't know this.

[Siefer999]

why didn't you post this years ago then??!?!?

huhhhh!?!??! why not share with the RFD community ?!

i was just kidding .:cheesygri

thanks op!

ive mentioned this a few times when people post non-mcd's coupons

ive been doing this for at least 10 years. some locations dont even know about it but most honor it without any problems

[cincin128]

Do we have a link to anything official from McDonalds?

With all due respect to RFDers, I'm more likely to win my argument with the manager if I show him some official printout from McDonalds than if I insist some guy on Redflagdeal said so. ;)

I can confirm this
I saw a big tall post sign at Main St / Terminal Dr McD saying "Now Accepting Competitor's Coupons"

[Siefer999]

I'd be embarrassed to try and have to argue with a brain-dead McD's employee to get a competitor coupon redeemed... especially if it was for a different thing altogether... !


P.S. Did everyone know that McD's has free refills on pop? Never buy a medium or large drink again! There, I just saved you a bunch of cash! :)

i can save you even more. i heard theyre selling any-size pop in the summer for $1.

[_RFDealt_]

I think the refill policy is a good analogy because I have been to McDonald's locations where I wasn't allowed a refill. I'm sure the coupon thing works like that, some stores yes, some stores no. I have, for a fact, seen it in the GTA.

There are lots of tips and tricks with McD's.

#137 = Ask for fries with no salt to get fresh fries (and then add salt yourself with a little package).

[interline]

yes i've seen the sign at McDonalds on Main / Terminal in Vancouver


I hope you were only passing by there and not actually eating at that location.

[Pr0metheus]

What would I be able to get using a KFC 3 piece combo for $4.99 coupon?

3 big macs!

p.s. i'm guessing you'd actually get a 4 piece nuggets (kids) combo or something.

[Pr0metheus]

wow..who let the cat out of the bag lol...y didn't sum1 post this YEARS ago on rfd? wtf ...so which scarboro McD's???

all of them should do it. if not, ask for the manager. they usually give ZERO problems, and do whatever you say (i try to be reasonable) in my experience.

[bLuPhYrE]

LOL more burgers

YUM YUM

thx op

[lilyg]

I think the refill policy is a good analogy because I have been to McDonald's locations where I wasn't allowed a refill. I'm sure the coupon thing works like that, some stores yes, some stores no. I have, for a fact, seen it in the GTA.

There are lots of tips and tricks with McD's.

#137 = Ask for fries with no salt to get fresh fries (and then add salt yourself with a little package).

Good tip #137!

[Psubs]

therez such combo at McD???

therez such combo at Quiznos???

[Siefer999]

Has anybody tried it with printed online coupons? I've always used the mailed ones

[hammerhands]

What would I be able to get using a KFC 3 piece combo for $4.99 coupon?

Take away the bones and you have nuggets !!!!

[tomtomtom]

Take away the bones and you have nuggets !!!!

Don't forget the filler and MSGs.:cheesygri

[Y Poons]

I was in the Rideau Mcdonald's the other and went to redeem an actual McDonalds coupon that was distributed in our area. They would not accept it, on the grounds that they are a franchise location and have the option. The cashier mentioned this applied to the Elgin and Bank Street (downtown) locations as well. She did concede that they USED to accept them..just not anymore. Anyone else have experience with this?

[Evi7sh]

http://thestockmasters.com/images/mcdonalds-fat.jpg

And finally it seems, the obesity epidemic is a problem of the previous century.. after all, we do have liposuction and green pills...

[Laserheart]

I was in the Rideau Mcdonald's the other and went to redeem an actual McDonalds coupon that was distributed in our area. They would not accept it, on the grounds that they are a franchise location and have the option. The cashier mentioned this applied to the Elgin and Bank Street (downtown) locations as well. She did concede that they USED to accept them..just not anymore. Anyone else have experience with this?

If they don't accept their own coupons, then getting them to accept anyone else's is going to be tough... :lol:

[eh_ch]

McD's are all over the frikkin' place in the city. On the average person's commute in this city, there are probably three locations that are less than a five minute detour from their route. They are open late, many are even 24 hours.

It's NOT like you have to go to the other end of town during rush hour because they're only open for three ours at a time (damn you, Philips warehouse!). It's NOT like it's more than a 10 minute investment of your time. It's NOT like you couldn't use the pre-burn-off of the crap calories you're going to eat (not a condemnation, I love the stuff myself: Double mac meal super size with angus on side).

Grab whatever coupon, walk in, and go at it! If you haven't gotten the idea that its YMMV, leaning towards YES, you shouldn't even bother trying to learn anything by means of reading and understanding words strung together into sentences that make statements (sorry, that sounds meaner than I intended, but I think it's funny, so it stays). !

[kleptodathief]

when im not lazy i will call up mcDs and confirm this or not in scarbo

[tomtomtom]

when im not lazy i will call up mcDs and confirm this or not in scarbo

I think you are better off calling
McDix's headoffice to confirm the deal so it is not YMMV between store with the exception of franchise owned.

[jed]

McD's are all over the frikkin' place in the city. On the average person's commute in this city, there are probably three locations that are less than a five minute detour from their route. They are open late, many are even 24 hours.

It's NOT like you have to go to the other end of town during rush hour because they're only open for three ours at a time (damn you, Philips warehouse!). It's NOT like it's more than a 10 minute investment of your time. It's NOT like you couldn't use the pre-burn-off of the crap calories you're going to eat (not a condemnation, I love the stuff myself: Double mac meal super size with angus on side).

Grab whatever coupon, walk in, and go at it! If you haven't gotten the idea that its YMMV, leaning towards YES, you shouldn't even bother trying to learn anything by means of reading and understanding words strung together into sentences that make statements (sorry, that sounds meaner than I intended, but I think it's funny, so it stays). !

I think you could take pretty much the last paragraph and make it an Awesome Signature! +1 ;)

[dubstarr]

i worked at a mc d's ~'93 ...learned about it then - was told it was a bit of an unspoken rule - never turn away business. period.

been doing it ever since!

I can confirm this works.

BTW: aren't all or at least 99% of mc d's franchised?

[sjweyman]

I think you could take pretty much the last paragraph and make it an Awesome Signature! +1 ;)

I laughed out loud.

[KingofDP]

I'm gonna try it out with some BK coupons... but for now i got some mcdees coupons in the mail, 2 buy 1 get 1 free coupons and 2 2can dine for 7.98.

Anyways my ultimate rfd combo. 2 double cheeseburgers dressed like big macs, small fries and a large cup of water for 4.98! lol

Anyone else customize burgers? lol

[k4zz4m]

no need to call head office. i can confirm this deal its legit. its not advertised anywhere but its there laid down by the McDonald's corporation. if they do not honour the deal. ask them for their store number and the name of the consultant, they will usually scared shitless and give you the deal. otherwise, report them and then they will get in **** for it.

[Sergio]

Guys, this is nation wide. If clerk refuses ask for manager, and they will accept. they have always accepted competition coupons. Most clerks are not aware of this.

Also, you may have to mention that you used coupon in other Mcd's and they have always accepted competition coupons. If McD managers, call Head Office, they will get same message where they must accept the coupons.

Great deal, it is low key and not advertised by Mcd's.

ex-manager of McDonald's...

Enjoy...
Sergio


From my understanding, it doesn't. I know the owner of a few McDonald's and he hasn't heard of such a promotion before. Unless this is a new thing, two or three years back when I worked at one, I've never heard of such a thing as well.

OP is in Vancouver, and the only people reporting success are those in Alberta. Can we get someone to confirm this in the GTA?

[tataynik]

Can anyone confirm this in GTA? Still have one day left on the harvey's BOGO

And you would prefer to have 2 McD's rather than 2 Harvey's:confused::confused:

[mahjongmaniac]

It's like price-matching for their specific product and don't have to spend money sending out their coupons and they steal business away. :razz:

heh, PM deal for fast food. now that's a new level of RFDing... :razz:

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in case people don't know. superstores (i think sobey's as well) take competitors coupons too...

hm.... wow. that's certainly news to me :-0

[sn1tch]

Where does this apply? Canada? America? Both?

[danyo]

They should take it a step further like their coffee marketing, and just give it away for free! ;)

[Sergio]

The double cheeseburger dressed like a big mac is also my favorite. It is fresh (custom cooking), and less bread.

In the old days, to get a fresh big mac with no pickles. When I saw the manager in charge of bin, and pull a big mac out of warming bin, and open box, and stick his fingers inside looking for pickles to pull out, pissed me off.

I had a plan, I too 2 bites, starting to cough, choke and breath heavy, asked for manager, and explained to him that I'm allergic to pickles, and let him know that the big mac I ate had some pickle juice......

I then put him in the corner, and told him to never f&ckin do that ever again, since McD's policy is to serve the client and cook all custom orders. Let me tell you , this guy learn't his lesson big time....

Ex-manager of McD's
Sergio



I'm gonna try it out with some BK coupons... but for now i got some mcdees coupons in the mail, 2 buy 1 get 1 free coupons and 2 2can dine for 7.98.

Anyways my ultimate rfd combo. 2 double cheeseburgers dressed like big macs, small fries and a large cup of water for 4.98! lol

Anyone else customize burgers? lol

[discostupid]

Where does this apply? Canada? America? Both?

half!

[prvt10]

Who has done this? My guess is the cashier will think you're an idiot for trying this and when you ask for a manager, he's going to argue with you. I'm not sure it's worth the aggravation.

[tet8suo]

Good idea. Nice for them to "PM" the others. Wonder if I can bring a Chinese take out spring roll coupon for a Apple pie (they do kinda look alike)
funny guy :D

[Mayday Malone]

I've also used expired coupons at both BK and McD's never questioned expry, except for one time at BK when i told them i would go across the street to use at competitor then they said, "just this one time" yeah right. Long story short these places make most of thier money on fries and drinks, everything else is bonus, so just be firm and they give in most of the time.

[tomtomtom]

Ex-manager of McD's
Sergio

Do you mind if i ask, how much does a McD manager make? I know they have stock options, free meals and big bonuses. Is it true?

[wszeto28]

I'm gonna try it out with some BK coupons... but for now i got some mcdees coupons in the mail, 2 buy 1 get 1 free coupons and 2 2can dine for 7.98.

Anyways my ultimate rfd combo. 2 double cheeseburgers dressed like big macs, small fries and a large cup of water for 4.98! lol

Anyone else customize burgers? lol
I heard most mcdonald's will start charging you for beefing up your cheeseburgers lol...there was a thread on it earlier i think

I would've thought that a whopper alternative would be the big xtra lol...it looks exactly like the whopper but a bit smaller!!

[kleptodathief]

ok, so wat coupons will work? someone list xamples...cuz i dont c many mc chicken like coupons or 6pack nuggets? most of the stuff at mcDs that i like r 'xclusive'

[fatduckie]

McDonald's has their own Angus Burger. Never tried it though.

I tried McDonald's one. I don't like it. Harvey's one is much better.

[appleb]

Who has done this? My guess is the cashier will think you're an idiot for trying this and when you ask for a manager, he's going to argue with you. I'm not sure it's worth the aggravation.

My thoughts too. Sounds like more trouble than it's worth, and expect to piss off people behind you if there's a lineup.

[themagekiler]

I could have sworn I seen this in the front counter training flyers when I was training someone... I need to dig it up... I'll post it up if I can find it for you guys ^_^
As far as I worked there no one has ever tried this... though someone from timmies did ask for a refill...

[shawn99]

Anyone heard of the ghetto Big Mac

You order kiddie fries and double cheese burger.

You take the fries and stick it in the middle. Now you have a Big Mac without the extra cost.

[bokep]

Do you mind if i ask, how much does a McD manager make? I know they have stock options, free meals and big bonuses. Is it true?

When I worked there a few years back I was making around $10 bucks an hour. I was only 16 though and was the lowest level of managers (swing manager) who get paid by the hour.


My thoughts too. Sounds like more trouble than it's worth, and expect to piss off people behind you if there's a lineup.

All McDonald's workers were trained to talk to their manager if someone comes in with a competitor's coupons. All managers were trained to accept any competitors' coupons with some judgement (coupon wasn't photocopied, "competitor" isn't fake, not a US coupon, etc).

In most cases a legit coupon from another restaurant would be accepted without any hassles.

[zoolander]

What's the equivalent of a Harvey's Angus burger topped with mushrooms and swiss cheese?

[cgtlky]

What's the equivalent of a Harvey's Angus burger topped with mushrooms and swiss cheese?

Mcdo also have angus burger.

[digdoug]

When I worked there a few years back I was making around $10 bucks an hour. I was only 16 though and was the lowest level of managers (swing manager) who get paid by the hour.



All McDonald's workers were trained to talk to their manager if someone comes in with a competitor's coupons. All managers were trained to accept any competitors' coupons with some judgement (coupon wasn't photocopied, "competitor" isn't fake, not a US coupon, etc).

In most cases a legit coupon from another restaurant would be accepted without any hassles.

asked two managers at two different restaurants. they both rejected me. a third place said they would only accept from certain fast food places. I now feel too embarrassed to try again.

[Francis21]

1) Can confirm this in Winnipeg. Have been doing it for over 8 years now...

2)They always take expired coupons.

3) The burger doesnt need to be an equivalent...half of the time I tell them I have a buy one get one (even if it isnt) and then I choose whatever burger I want at the Intercom. I have never had a problem, and I always get 2 burgers for the price of 1 this way. when I get to the window, they rarely even ask for a coupon.

[HockeyFan]

asked two managers at two different restaurants. they both rejected me. a third place said they would only accept from certain fast food places. I now feel too embarrassed to try again.

Call up their headquarters. Given the trouble they will probably give you a free combo or sandwich coupon. I know, it sounds silly, but I know someone who isn't embarrassed about legitimately complaining and it works for them.

I don't have the guts to do it myself though. lol :cheesygri

[iCEgECKO]

Anyone heard of the ghetto Big Mac

You order kiddie fries and double cheese burger.

You take the fries and stick it in the middle. Now you have a Big Mac without the extra cost.

wtf? That doesnt even make any sense.

A ghetto big mac would be a double cheese burger you ask them to replace the bun with a sesame bun, then you ask them to hold the mustard and add mac sauce + lettuce.

[wachidarin]

This seems too good to be true.

I have enough trouble sometimes getting restaurants to accept their OWN coupons.

I got a free Uncle Burger coupon from A&W and had to go to 2 different places and speak to the manager before I could get anything.

Maybe I'll try this at McDo when the lines aren't long...

[heimdal]

Anyone heard of the ghetto Big Mac

You order kiddie fries and double cheese burger.

You take the fries and stick it in the middle. Now you have a Big Mac without the extra cost.

Won't that cost roughly the same though?

[vsaint]

it's kind of hard to match kfc combo coupons at mc'd's.

[emchiasson]

Time for the McPizza to return!

[flexwong]

it's kind of hard to match kfc combo coupons at mc'd's.

nuggets =P

[VietTran]

Won't that cost roughly the same though?

Nope, double cheese burger is less than 2$ if i remember correctly, and a big mac is around 4$, I used to get 2 double cheese burgers dressed like a mac and it would not even approach the price of a mac, but was more filling. Just ask for a double cheese burger dressed like a Mac.

[SuperGT]

One of my friends who use to work at McD told me it is at the discretion of the store management (most HO store yes, but franchisee less likely). I would understand if McDonalds accept coupon that are “similar” regarding menu items (i.e. KFC: Classic Chicken vs. McChicken, BK Fish to Filet-O-Fish, and in the past BK Whopper vs. the discontinued BigXtra or the KFC Chicken Strips vs. “discontinued” Select Strip), but for people who are pushing it they are ***** ! (pieces of chicken vs. sandwiches, even X pieces chicken meals to X nuggets meals isn’t really comparable, What is at McD that is comparable to a 3-piece KFC meal coupon price? 4pack Kids Meal? (price is still probably lower than KFC coupon price + toy lol), 6pack?.

Also, whenever they have mailer-coupons it states on the back “available at participating restaurants”, just to save their butts from problems like this http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1eiG5FCYJ8k&feature=related, hahahah…

[Justin]

I find this surprising. I went to a McD's a couple months back and had a McD's coupon. I didn't realize the coupon expired the previous day...the clerk pointed out that the coupon was expired and would not take it. Surprising they will take a competitors coupon, but not their own coupon 1 day after expiry.

[Sergio]

I was a "swing manager" and that is a part-time manager.

In my days (mid 80's), managers were making about 50k per year, and got a free car if they had 10 years of service. Not sure what salary would be today. They offerred me full-time status and a store to run, and I decided to stick to my career in IT.

Sergio


Do you mind if i ask, how much does a McD manager make? I know they have stock options, free meals and big bonuses. Is it true?

[milhouse6]

Accepting competitors' coupons used to be standard practice across the board but seems to have gone out of fashion for the last 5-10 years.

Glad to hear reports of it coming back here and there. Hopefully the trend catches on again. Especially now that most fast food joints are so ridiculously expensive without a coupon these days! It's like Sears' pricing -- it's all designed to be sold at 40% off from the git-go.

[Me-262]

Accepting competitors' coupons used to be standard practice across the board but seems to have gone out of fashion for the last 5-10 years.

^^ Was gonna say, I used to do this 20 years ago and they all took their competitors coupons. Won't touch that kind of food today so I've forgotten about it ;)

[tomtomtom]

^^ Was gonna say, I used to do this 20 years ago and they all took their competitors coupons. Won't touch that kind of food today so I've forgotten about it ;)

Not everything are garbage food in McD, *some* are quite healthy, like muffin, breakfast burrito, ice cream, salad...

[bokep]

I was a "swing manager" and that is a part-time manager.

In my days (mid 80's), managers were making about 50k per year, and got a free car if they had 10 years of service. Not sure what salary would be today. They offerred me full-time status and a store to run, and I decided to stick to my career in IT.

Sergio

Swing managers now make around $30-35k a year. The ones on salary (Store and assistant store managers) make about $40-50k a year and up.

[Me-262]

Let me tell you a little story about their ice cream products DO NOT READ IF YOU EVER WANT TO EAT SOME AGAIN. Like most kids I worked at MC-D's to earn some $$. I flipped burgers, cleaned the store and refilled the shake/ice cream machines. Here's where the problem is: One minute I was putting fresh meat on the grill , the next minute a manager is screaming the shake machine is empty. As much as you're "supposed" to wash your hands every time before you touch it, at 6pm when there's a tour bus in the parking lot and 200 customers in the store you do it right away or the stuff hits the fan. Those milk bags are huge and floppy, they nearly always splash all over your hands. What was on my hands already ? Raw hamburger meat. More than once, the health inspector closed down the shake machine due to high bacteria count. Ever get the runs after McD's ? That's why.

As I said, won't touch that kind of food today :o The combination of kids that don't care and managers who want it now = not the most hygenic conditions.

[tomtomtom]

^ Ouch:-0

Here is some McD news just for Ha-Ha;)

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/04/30/bc-macdonalds-robber-gets-fried.html
McDonald's robber gets fried, not fries, with his order

A man who attempted to rob a McDonald's restaurant in Surrey, B.C., didn't get fries with his order, but he did get fried when a worker doused him with a litre of boiling cooking oil.

Police said just before midnight Wednesday, the man walked up to the drive-thru window of the restaurant at 96th Avenue and 160th Street.

With his face partially covered by his shirt, the man pulled a knife and ordered the cashier to hand over some money. He then reached in through the window with his arms and head to grab money from the cash register.

When the cashier started yelling, it prompted a fellow worker to act, said Sgt. Roger Morrow of the Surrey RCMP.

"One of the other staffers ... in the restaurant grabbed some kind of a container ... I don't have the specifics to what type, and ends up throwing what we estimate to be about a litre of boiling oil onto the robber's face, his head and neck," said Morrow.

The man then fled, leaving most, but not all of the cash behind. It's thought he may have suffered second-degree burns. Police are now looking for a South Asian male, about six feet tall, 20 to 25 years old, with burns on his hands, neck and face.

[kleptodathief]

^lolz , that klepto got pwn3d!

[kimbot]

According to my friend who works in Mcdonalds HR, corporate locations have to accept competitor's coupons. The cashier may not accept it at first but if you ask to speak to a manager they will accept it because they could lose out on bonuses if you complain about that location. Franchises... YMMV.

[zoolander]

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/04/30/bc-macdonalds-robber-gets-fried.html
I'm not a legal expert but I'm pretty sure that employee is going to end up in court for his actions and that robber sues McDonald's, despite how we feel what the perp deserves or not.

[bokep]

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/04/30/bc-macdonalds-robber-gets-fried.html
I'm not a legal expert but I'm pretty sure that employee is going to end up in court for his actions and that robber sues McDonald's, despite how we feel what the perp deserves or not.

Probably. Canada's justice system protects burglars and robbers instead of the victims.

[bigEfromGP]

^ Ouch:-0

Here is some McD news just for Ha-Ha;)

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/04/30/bc-macdonalds-robber-gets-fried.html
McDonald's robber gets fried, not fries, with his order

A man who attempted to rob a McDonald's restaurant in Surrey, B.C., didn't get fries with his order, but he did get fried when a worker doused him with a litre of boiling cooking oil.

Police said just before midnight Wednesday, the man walked up to the drive-thru window of the restaurant at 96th Avenue and 160th Street.

With his face partially covered by his shirt, the man pulled a knife and ordered the cashier to hand over some money. He then reached in through the window with his arms and head to grab money from the cash register.

When the cashier started yelling, it prompted a fellow worker to act, said Sgt. Roger Morrow of the Surrey RCMP.

"One of the other staffers ... in the restaurant grabbed some kind of a container ... I don't have the specifics to what type, and ends up throwing what we estimate to be about a litre of boiling oil onto the robber's face, his head and neck," said Morrow.

The man then fled, leaving most, but not all of the cash behind. It's thought he may have suffered second-degree burns. Police are now looking for a South Asian male, about six feet tall, 20 to 25 years old, with burns on his hands, neck and face.

The Hamburglar?

[bigEfromGP]

I'm gonna try it out with some BK coupons... but for now i got some mcdees coupons in the mail, 2 buy 1 get 1 free coupons and 2 2can dine for 7.98.

Anyways my ultimate rfd combo. 2 double cheeseburgers dressed like big macs, small fries and a large cup of water for 4.98! lol

Anyone else customize burgers? lol

Yes. I like to get 2 cheeseburger meal with tomato, lettuce and mayo on them. 10 years ago, these extra toppings were FREE but about 9 years ago it changed to 25 or 50 cents for each additional topping. I just really like the taste.

As far as how much managers maker, it depends on location. Northern Alberta is going to pay considerably more (or was) than central Ontario. For example, they had signs up that starting wage was $16/hr for fulltime staff, $14/hr for part-time.

[walleye*guy]

Had a coupon refused in Edmonton.
Called Toronto customer relations - they said "No way - nope........"

sigh

[lautlkk]

Thanks!

[MegaCreation]

Maybe I'll try this at McDo when the lines aren't long...

:D I was not aware that ever happened. :D

[Tilter]

Not everything are garbage food in McD, *some* are quite healthy, like muffin, breakfast burrito, ice cream, salad...

Pretty much anything processed isn't healthy compared to what you could probably whip up yourself

Muffin (high carbs 65g+, high sugar 33g+)
Breakfast Burrito (16g fat - 0.3g Trans, 800 mg Sodium - 33% daily value, 440 calories - 22% DV)
Ice cream Cone (28g sugar ~ 2 TBSP Sugar) but still a better alternative to the McFlurry and other cold desserts sold from places like DQ
Salad is likely fine, without croutons and your choose a vinegrette dressing.

I'd only consider the Salad and Grilled Chicken selections as the healthy alternatives on the menu. Although I read the Egg McMuffin is one of the "heathier" fast food breakfast options out there.

[tet8suo]

According to my friend who works in Mcdonalds HR, corporate locations have to accept competitor's coupons. The cashier may not accept it at first but if you ask to speak to a manager they will accept it because they could lose out on bonuses if you complain about that location. Franchises... YMMV.
Any way to tell if a particular location is a corporate location or franchises?

[Sergio]

Guys,

I just tried the Harvey's Angus burger special coupon at Lajeunesse, Montreal Mcdonalds, and they were so confused that they gave be 2 Big Mac Trio's + 2 Fish Sandwiches for free!!!!!!!!

Girls at cash were very confused and said I was at wrong store, I simply mentionned that head office confirmed that this coupons are good.

Good luck to others....
Sergio

[wayt]

i work at a mcdonalds in toronto, and i can confirm there is no such deal

[deal_with_singh]

confirmed to be working in gta....I went to the mcd on highway 7 in brampton....they "PMED" burger kings king deals for a chicken sandwhich at $1.98...i got a mcchicken sandwhich for the same price...had to get the manager to come up and talk to me before I got deal tho

[Glace]

^ Ouch:-0

Here is some McD news just for Ha-Ha;)

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/story/2009/04/30/bc-macdonalds-robber-gets-fried.html
McDonald's robber gets fried, not fries, with his order

A man who attempted to rob a McDonald's restaurant in Surrey, B.C., didn't get fries with his order, but he did get fried when a worker doused him with a litre of boiling cooking oil.

Police said just before midnight Wednesday, the man walked up to the drive-thru window of the restaurant at 96th Avenue and 160th Street.

With his face partially covered by his shirt, the man pulled a knife and ordered the cashier to hand over some money. He then reached in through the window with his arms and head to grab money from the cash register.

When the cashier started yelling, it prompted a fellow worker to act, said Sgt. Roger Morrow of the Surrey RCMP.

"One of the other staffers ... in the restaurant grabbed some kind of a container ... I don't have the specifics to what type, and ends up throwing what we estimate to be about a litre of boiling oil onto the robber's face, his head and neck," said Morrow.

The man then fled, leaving most, but not all of the cash behind. It's thought he may have suffered second-degree burns. Police are now looking for a South Asian male, about six feet tall, 20 to 25 years old, with burns on his hands, neck and face.

Times must be tough if Rorshach is working at McDonald's...

[Siefer999]

i work at a mcdonalds in toronto, and i can confirm there is no such deal
...that you know of, but in reality, they have been doing this for as long as i can remember

[grappos13]

anyone here tried this at any markham mcdonalds and had success?

[bokep]

i work at a mcdonalds in toronto, and i can confirm there is no such deal

Then they didn't train you properly.

[deal_with_singh]

most people at mcd are little kids who don't get trained at all all their tought to do is press buttons on the register or fry food by pressing button on the deep fry lol

[DealHunterToronto]

This isn't actually anything new. Many of the locations have been accepting any competitors' coupons for years now. It just wasn't usually advertised and it's up to the manager's descretion on what products/offers would be considered equivalent.

[DealHunterToronto]

Can anyone confirm this in GTA? Still have one day left on the harvey's BOGO

mcdonalds at 195 north queen (not the walmart one but the one at the street side)
mcdonalds sherway gardens food court
mcdonalds dixie and matheson

I was a manager at one point and those 3 locations are all owned by the same franchise. When I was there, it was always store policy to accept coupons from other restaurants. This might have changed since then but I think you're biggest challenge would be to find a manager on duty who knows this internal company policy.

[DealHunterToronto]

The double cheeseburger dressed like a big mac is also my favorite. It is fresh (custom cooking), and less bread.

I then put him in the corner, and told him to never f&ckin do that ever again, since McD's policy is to serve the client and cook all custom orders. Let me tell you , this guy learn't his lesson big time....

Ex-manager of McD's
Sergio

It's not just McDonald's policy to prepare custom orders freshly; it's McDonald's policy to prepare ALL orders freshly.

Asking for a double cheeseburger dressed like a Big Mac will no longer get a fresher product as McDonald's no longer (at least they are not supposed to) practice batch cooking. They swtiched to Made For You many years ago in all locations across Canada.

To any customers here, any McDonalds that is using a buffer in the bin is breaking corporate policy. The only time there should be an extra sandwich prepared would be in the case of an accident and even then, it would be only good for 5 minutes.

Even as recently as a few years ago, I saw certain Toronto McDonalds locations breaking this rule and had bins full of food when there were no customers in the restaurant. Suffice to say, I've been there since and they have discontinued this company no-no.

[rn]

I tried this at the location in etobicoke on Lakeshore and they first told me I was at the wrong restaurant (?!) and then when I explained that I read online that they were accepting competitors coupons, they checked with their manager and he said that it's not their policy! Took about 10 mins extra, but I definitely don't think this is at all locations...

[Sergio]

Tell them to call head office!!!!!!!

Number 1 rule at McDonald, client is always right.

I'm surprised they refused.

Last week when I used the Harveys promotion print out, the girl freaked out, when Manager came, he gave me complete order for free :)

I simply asked him to call head office and according to my research, McDonalds will accept any competitors coupons...

Sergio



I tried this at the location in etobicoke on Lakeshore and they first told me I was at the wrong restaurant (?!) and then when I explained that I read online that they were accepting competitors coupons, they checked with their manager and he said that it's not their policy! Took about 10 mins extra, but I definitely don't think this is at all locations...

[just_For_ipod]

Wonder if McDonalds will pricematch Harvey's Free Burgers tomorrow :cheesygri