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McDonald's sparks intense debate after charging customers ridiculously for sauces

News - Feb 6, 2024
McDonald's sparks intense debate after charging customers ridiculously for sauces

McDonald's has recently caused a stir by implementing a controversial sauce policy that charges customers for additional condiments.

This decision has led to widespread outrage and debates among fast-food lovers.

McDonald's limits sauces per order

The fast-food giant's newly implemented sauce policy, McDonald's, which charges customers for additional condiments left many customers feeling outraged and questioning the reasoning behind such policy.

The fans of McDonald's are now coping with the limited amount of sauce provided with their McNuggets orders.

McDonald's charges a sauce fee for each McNuggets order.
McDonald's charges a sauce fee for each McNuggets order. Image Credit: Getty

McDonald's new sauce policy leaves customers outraged

A video shared on TikTok by user @brymarixx showcased a poster displayed at a McDonald's drive-thru, outlining the sauce policy for Chicken McNuggets. 

According to the poster, the number of sauce packets provided would vary based on the quantity of McNuggets ordered. 

For instance, a 4-piece McNuggets order would come with only one sauce packet, while a 40-piece order would include just 8 sauce packets. 

The poster also stated there would be an additional charge for extra condiments.

McDonald's sauce charging policy has been criticized on social media
McDonald's sauce charging policy has been criticized on social media. Image Credit: TikTok

The sauce policy went viral on social media and sparked divided opinions

The video quickly went viral with over 850,000 views and thousands of comments. 

Many expressed their frustration that this policy was unfair and stingy on McDonald's part. 

Some customers criticized the workers for not even including sauce with their orders, while others lamented the fact that they had to pay extra for something as basic as sauce. 

Limited number of sauces angers customers, Image Credit: Getty
Limited number of sauces angers customers, Image Credit: Getty

One of the most popular comments stated that a multi-billion-dollar company like McDonald's should be able to afford to provide sufficient sauce without charging customers.

However, amid the outrage, some defended McDonald's sauce policy. 

Some argued that the amount of sauce was reasonable and enough for most orders. 

The price of the sauce depends on the franchisee

Additionally, it was pointed out that the pricing and sauce policies could vary among McDonald's franchises when they are often independently owned and operated.

McDonald's employees said sauce charges are based on franchisees' decisions.
McDonald's employees said sauce charges are based on franchisees' decisions. Image Credit: Getty

McDonald's has previously addressed the issue of charging for extra sauce on its website, stating that the decision is up to individual franchisees. 

This difference in pricing and policies can lead to inconsistencies between different McDonald's locations.