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In this episode of The Duce Raymond Podcast, Duce sits down with Chef Mike Haracz, former corporate chef for McDonald's, to dive into a fascinating conversation about fast food, social media, and the culinary world.
0:42 - Introducing Chef Mike Haracz
1:00 - Culinary Journey and Barbecue Beginnings
3:17 - The Intensity of Barbecue Competitions
4:08 - Exploring Culinary Career Paths
7:05 - Reflection on Culinary School Experience
9:00 - The Value of Culinary School in Today's World
11:22 - Chef Mike’s Time at McDonald's
11:46 - Duce’s Catering Experience with McDonald's
12:38 - Behind the Scenes with McDonald’s Corporate Chefs
13:53 - McDonald's Impact on Global Supply Chains
16:05 - Franchise vs. Corporate-Owned McDonald's
17:06 - Chef Mike’s TikTok Journey
19:42 - Navigating Social Media Algorithms
20:24 - Chef Mike’s TikTok Success and Price Debates
23:30 - Frugal Boomers and Value Hunting
23:58 - Price Changes and Consumer Habits
24:35 - Big Mac Sauce Revelation
26:15 - Sweet Baby Ray’s Recipe Video Controversy
27:28 - Big Mac Sauce Secrets and Safety
28:15 - Navigating Corporate and Competitive Boundaries
28:49 - Collaboration with Wendy’s
29:49 - Comparing Wendy’s and McDonald’s Freshness
31:05 - Chef Mike’s Current Endeavors
32:12 - Exploring Sugar-Free and Specialty Ingredients
33:15 - Natural Alternatives for Sugar-Free Barbecue Sauce
35:01 - Challenges of Scaling Recipes for Mass Production
36:22 - Perfecting Alabama White Sauce
38:23 - Chef Mike’s Consulting Role
39:02 - Duce Inquires About Larger Co-Packer Connections
40:21 - Chef Mike’s Future Plans
41:18 - Collaboration Ideas
43:17 - Future Collaboration Ideas
43:34 - How to Follow Mike
44:14 - Fun Fact About Last Names
45:11 - Lightning Round
50:29 - Closing Remarks
Follow Chef Mike Haracz on Social:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.haracz/
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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefmikeharacz/?hl=en
Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chefmikeharacz?lang=en
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeharacz/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChefMikeDoesStuff/videos
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