50 things that popular restaurant chains do not want you to know

We bet you never noticed these things in restaurants before - but you are now going.


If you come back slowly to the restaurant, you should know that everyrestaurant has something to my sleeves. It has not changed! So what does it mean exactly? Well, essentially, secrets are kept that these institutions do not necessarily want customers to know. And after reading theseRestaurant SecretsYou will agree that keeping these silence can be in your best interest.

While sitting at a table and enjoy a meal in your favorite restaurant, much is going onBehind the scenes of the kitchen that only people in the food industry would know. We have rounded the50 things that popular restaurant chains do not want you to know So, you know and keep an eye on your next restoration experience.

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1

The menus are designed to make you spend more.

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The restaurants generally list their most expensive dishes on the right side of the menu, because that's where the eyes of customers naturally look naturally. Some restaurants put their most expensive items at the top of the menu so that other items will look more reasonable.

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2

The soda machines are dear to clean.

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"Most drinks machines are cleaned once every 2 months,"Reddit User Branzarraga wrote In a thread on restaurant secrets. Another user, Jonbrant, wrote that they worked at a pizza hut where there was a black frozen that pushed into the soda fountain, but the manager refused to get it cleaned because it was too expensive. You may want to think twice before choosing your favorite fountaina soda.

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3

Waiting times could be composed.

Have you ever wondered how your favorite restaurant proposes oddly long waiting time? Many waiting times are assumptions based on the restoration time of the average clients and the restaurant environment. If the waiting time is long, do not panic, it will be shorter than that.

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The specialties may not be the coolest.

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"Most" promotions "" promotions "are composed of elderly day components and must be used so that they are not thrown," the Wepawet1 user has written on the same reddit thread.

This does not mean that you should not order promotions, though. Restaurants would not serve you with food that went wrong, and you will prevent food waste.

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Salads can be some of the least healthy menu items.

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"I used to be a waitress toApplebee. I would like to tell people that the eastern chicken salad is one of the most fattened things in the menu, with nearly 1,500 calories, ",Writes the user reddit creeper_of_internet. "I told myself every time someone ordered him and made the comment of wanting to" eat light ", but we were not encouraged to say to people than fatten the elements menu were only if they are specifically requested. "

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The meat could be microwave.

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"In addition, every time someone wanted to order a" rare average "steak at Applebees, and I had to say that we do only" rose "or" no rose "," the same reddit user wrote. "This is because most of the kitchen is a row of microwave. The steaks have been cooked on a hob, then microwave to death. Pink or no rose only referred to the way in which Microwave to death You want meat. "

In many restaurants in the chain, if you complain that your food is not hot enough, it just goes to the microwave. It's not a bad thing, but it's something to become aware.

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You will have more food in a bowl in Burrito than in a regular burrito.

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You want to have more bang for your money? Well, according to the same reddit chain,Chipotle The waiters will put more food in a bowl of burrito than a burrito.

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8

Grill marks are probably not real.

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Many restaurants will add false grill brands for the illusion that it's freshly grilled meat. If the mesh brands of your meal are too perfect to be true, they could be.

"Worked at aMetro. My best bet is [that] they are right there to give the illusion that it's fresh. When they get the shipments of them, the grill marks are already [there]. It's not fresh, do not be fooled, "Writes the REDIT RIGHTISISRIGHTRIGHT92 user.

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The lemonade may not be really "fresh" or "house".

Yes, you can see lemons and oranges being juice than smoothie places and smaller restaurants. But with large chains, you probably drink a mixture of concentrated juice.

"You have just tear the open top and the big piece would slide out and plop in the plastic trash," wrote the Reddit_Delusion of the Parara Limonade. Green green tea is also coming from a pre-manufactured mixture.

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10

It is better to eat Thursdays.

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"Always go out to eat on Thursday," wrote the reddit user and the Wepawet1 server. "Most restaurants receive their food deliveries that day." Restaurants would not want you to know that you are a day from a specific day, it's better than the other days of the week, but it's true - you could get the coolest food if you dine Thursday.

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The server is a seller.

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Although the server wants their customers to be satisfied with their orders, they are also scheduled to make suggestions that increase the bill. The servers recommend that you add fries, a cocktail or other side of the vegetables can do exactly that.

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Your drive-thru command is being timed.

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If you drive to orderMcDonalds, your servers and your cashiers are timed. "As soon as your car leads to the speaker, a timer starts for the store (uses the same magnet technology as the stop leaves),"wrote the user reddit gfgbilly. "The main target is to keep their average time less than 3 minutes and a half."

The timer is a reason why you should not make commonDrive-Thru errors As adding more items or check your food while staying in the line. You could end up getting an employee in trouble with their manager.

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There is a reason for a pound-wire reason employees say "my pleasure".

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Every time you say "Thank you!" has aChick-a Employee, they can meet politely with an optimistic, friendly "my pleasure". However, employees are technically trained to say. A chick-wire-an employee andReddit User BCOOP865 wrote, "It becomes a habit of hearing others to say it (and I have never been reprimanded not to say it). It seems to be a higher way of talking to our guests and express our appreciation of them . "

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Your bread basket could be a hand.

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The next time you receive your free bread basket when you sit in a restaurant, be careful before digging. »Free bread? If another table does not end theirs, the bread "intact" goes in the new bars of bread, "wrote the reddit tina_groan user In a thread on restaurant workers.

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There may not be really maple in the syrup.

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Order pancakes or waffles for breakfast? Most restaurants have no real maple syrup. This is usually a high fructose corn syrup to add this extra sweet taste you know and like.

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16

Music changes for a reason.

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Restaurants intentionally explain music to make you order more food, eat faster and leave earlier. If you give the music during your order, you can focus and order only what you want.

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You may want to avoid drinking trim.

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The next time you order lemons or additional olives, think twice. Beverage fittings may contain some of the most bacteria in the restaurant. If you do like lemon or lime in your drink, ask it on the side and press it after.

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"All you can eat", meals are not always the safest.

The buffets are known to have debatable cooking conditions because staff tries to go out as much as possible. You should determine the number of people who manipulate and hover over the food you potentially consume all your buffets.

AnonymousReddit user wrote, "I worked in a kitchen for a summer and here's what I learned: Do not eat a salad bar! Do not do it! The garnishes (chickpeas, tofu, carrots, etc.) which are not used one day are only placed in the refrigerator in the salad bar container and reused every day until they are exhausted. "

Of course, the reuse of day-to-day fillings is that the prevention of food waste - simply know that you may not receive the coolest food at this buffet of salad.

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The plastic trays are more dirty than you think.

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The plastic trays of most catering chains are filled with bacteria, then turn them away from using them. If you eat inside, simply use the table and towels.

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Packing your remains may be a hassle for the servers.

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Chances are opportunities, you can improve your food for the restaurant. Because they are busy and wait for other tables, they throw food into a box without thinking. If you pack your remains, you will find that it will be easier to eat the next day. In addition, bringing yourFood containers is an easy way to make your meal more sustainable.

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21

The restaurant staff can hear you.

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You would be surprised how much servers can hear from your private conversations. While the restaurant can be noisy and music could hang, your servers can listen to what you're talking about if they wish.

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Do not order fish on Sundays.

It's a fact thatFish are not delivered on SundaySo if you order the fish, then it will not be fresh. The restaurants do not mention that, but it is good to know the next time you plan your Sunday dinner.

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Your server might not like to be asked for their opinion.

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The servers would prefer that you did not ask for their favorite thing on the menu or what they prefer, mainly because they did not try every thing and everyone has different tastes. However, it's a just game to ask what are the most popular items in the client's consensus-based menu.

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The food is usually not made from scratch.

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Although some smaller family restaurants make food from scratch, chain restaurants do not have as much freshly prepared meals. Soups and other ingredients are often frozen, sealed vacuum and heated in the microwave before serving it.

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Ingredients can be reduced.

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It is common for restaurants to expect ingredients, but not always in the most sanitary way. However, it's a way to reduce costs and not let food go to waste. Some companies have creative ways to reuse ingredients, but they usually go to the manufacture of "promotions" the next day.

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26

The ice is usually dirty.

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Like soda fountains, ice machines in most restaurants are rarely cleaned. When the staff cleans it, there may be mold that come out filters and ice fitting bins after six months or even a year.

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The bottles of ketchup and salt shakers can be grouted with germs.

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The bottles of Ketchup on the restaurant tables are usually raw enough. . . And might never be washed. Yes, every time you are in public, you are exposed to the germs, but you may want to give the condiments a second thought.

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Ordinary coffee could actually be decafferated.

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During the morning race, keep two differentCoffee Clean pots for ordinary cafe and decaf consume time for restaurant staff. For this reason, it is not uncommon for restaurants serve Café Decaf all day, whether you order it or not.

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You do not have to order fries without salt.

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It's a common "hack" to order non-salty fries atMcDonalds So you will get a fresh lot. But the truth is to ask for unrecuted fries can be fairly faithful to McDonald employees. Just ask for fresh fries and employees will make a new lot for you.

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Restaurants could use the five-second rule.

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The restaurant loses money whenever the food falls on the floor. And although you can be used to following five seconds of your home, you would not usually feel that restaurant staff are saved from the food falling from the ground. Restaurants sometimes place food on your plate, which is not exactly ideal.

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Salads are often made in advance.

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When you order a newsalad In a restaurant, you suppose that cooking cuts and mix in real time. But most restaurants will make their salads several days or even a week in advance. Doing this saves them time and allows the salad to deliver you quickly.

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The kitchen is chaotic.

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While the dining room can be sophisticated and organized, restaurants do not want you to know that cooking is all the chaos controlled. There is screaming, stress and rushing behind these swings doors.

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Politeness goes a long way.

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Always treat your server with respect because they will promote polished and respectful tables. This is important for the restaurant and its staff, even if the server suffers from harm or is slow. "Employees are also human and honest mistakes occur. People act like the end of the world if an error arrives on their pizza order," wrote the Reddit Good-Timez user. And if you tell your server the problem, rather than letting a bad advice at the end of a meal, they will probably do their best to repair you for you.

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You should always check the invoice.

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Everyone is human and it means you could be charged for items that you have not ordered. Do yourself a favor and check the bill before paying, especially if you dine with a large group. Also make sure to check if the tip is included in the invoice or not.

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Regulates can get special treatment.

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Regular customers will get the VIP treatment of restaurant staff, so do not be surprised if you see another table, get a series of free drinks or other additional aperitifs to try. It's always a good idea to become friendly with the owner and servers if you plan to visit the restaurant again in the future.

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36

The restaurants often mark the second cheapest wine bottle.

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Wine sales have a large part of the revenues of restaurants. The wine bottles of the pricing are therefore strategic. Many customers will not feel comfortable ordering the cheapest bottle, so the second - cheaper is usually the Go-To. That's why restaurants will mark the price on this specific bottle.

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Servers can say when you lie.

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If you do not like an article in a dish, you are about to order, do not lie and say that you are allergic. The servers know when you lie (for the most part), and they simply prefer that you just say that you do not like the ingredient and you want it to be left of the dish.

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Restaurants use the anchoring effect.

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Restaurants use a specific price anchor method, which means that they usually make costly dishes seem cheaper than other menu items. For example, when searching for dinner dishes, a $ 20 chicken dish compared to a fish dish of $ 50 will seem much cheaper.

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Children's meals can be loaded with sugar.

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Restaurant chains often put sugar in children's meals so that children naturally appreciate more. Of course, added sugar is nothing new, but it's always worth looking at nutritional information before your children order dinner.

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Restaurants may not have your favorite milk alternative.

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Restaurants do not wear all types of milk and skim milk is rarely even skimmed. With so many different types of nowadays, almond milk oat milk, it is difficult for restaurants to follow.

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The hot tea control can be a hassle for the servers.

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Warmtea will automatically make the work of your stronger server. They will have to have a pot, boil the water, get the lemons, get honey and bring a cup and a spoon. It's a lot of work for a small reward for servers, and they prefer customers do not ask for hot tea.

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Tips are often common.

Many restaurants have grouped advice, so if you give a bad advice, it could affect the rest of the server advice for the day. Even bartenders and busboys share tips with waiting staff, which is something to keep in mind the next time you plan to subtitle restaurant staff.

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You may not want to eat on vacation.

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The big holidays like the Mother's Day and Valentine's Day are usually gaddes for restaurants - and just another reason for rising and raising prices on the menu. It's a busy period for the restaurant, so they may not have time to diligence on the actual quality of food.

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The problems of your order could be the fault of the kitchen - not your server.

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When the food command goes out badly or it takes far too much time, it may be the fault of the kitchen. The server will not place blame, but it is likely that the fault is in the kitchen.

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The first dates bring the best advice.

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On the first date, anyone seizes the bill will want to show and usually advice above average. You can also expect them to order a bottle of wine or champagne, then order more food than usual to keep the conversation.

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Servers are at risk of snacking food.

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For a long day, the waiters sometimes take fries or will order food for themselves. After all, the waiters normally do not have time to eat, so it's usually a situation of Grab-and go.

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If you do not like something, you can send it back.

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The restaurant becomes pissed off when you eat half a dish, then decide that you do not like it. If you do not like it at first, return it right away. You will be able to order something else without any problem, but it's worse when you play with food, then prolong the process.

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You can judge the cleanliness of a restaurant by the state of the bathroom.

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The bathroom of any restaurant is a good judge of what cooking looks like the kitchen. If the bathroom is immaculate and has a sign for employees to wash your hands, you know that cooking is in good shape. If the bathroom is debatable, you should probably get out of there.

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Soups may not be fresh internally.

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"Panera charges their soups such as made from scratch, but the [y] are frozen in plastic bags and are warmed up in a hot water bath", "wrote the user reddit evolved_as_one. "Employees are required to bring hot pans from the soup of the soup for refills. I thought it was ineffective and dangerous, but that you were reprimanded if you did not do your part to preserve the illusion. "

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The pizza sizes can be a bit of a ride.

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This great pizza could simply be a medium extent aka pizza the same amount of dough but marketed as more. The blind reddit user was writing in the same chain as "the" big "pizza pizza cheese stuf'd pizza is just a larger way." So, you may be better by opting for smaller size.

Of course, all these stories are not true at each restaurant and they should not encourage you to eat. But it is good to know a little what happens behind the scenes of your favorite catering chains.


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