[IYAS9YAS]

From there a chute put them in a sink where they could be washed and hand cut in a cutter into another sink where they could be further washed. Then fried for a while (blanching) and then stored on a rack until final cooking.

Yes, McD's fries were double-fried (once quickly, to prevent browning/deterioration before use, I think). They even do that now. They're quick fried and cooled, then frozen at the factory. They then fry them again at the store.

[Gaffer]

If that is true, then it have to be the oil and possibly a smaller size in cross section. What they have today is crap.