Confirmed Sightings as of 10/30/2017

Halloween 2017 McRib Update

*Updated November 1 to include additional locations the McRib will not return to.

Halloween 2017 Update

October 30th marked the return of the McRib to several locations across the country, an early halloween treat. between confirmations from fans (THANK YOU!) showing their receipts of their McRib purchase, to calling around the country, we continue to gather more information about what the McRib release of 2017 will look like. We will continue to provide updates as we find additional information.

Where is it now?

We currently have 15 locations that we can confirm are offering the McRib. The number of locations is likely more as many of these cities have multiple McDonalds and we are hearing from just a few. Check out our map to see the latest. Remember, markers with check marks are confirmed sightings.

Confirmed Sightings as of 10/30/2017

Confirmed Sightings as of 10/30/2017

Where is it going to be?

We know that there will be a few other release dates that the McRib will launch in various markets. November 2nd, 6th, 7th, and potentially dates during the week of November 12th.

We have thus far been able to find that the McRib will be on the menu within the next two weeks at:

  • Columbia, SC
  • North Platte, NE
  • North Sioux City, SD
  • Brookings, SD
  • Mitchell, SD
  • Dickinson, ND
  • Fargo, ND
  • Select locations in the Twin Cities, MN after more research, it appears the early hints this return may have been confusion by employees hearing it was back in general

Where will fans be left without the McRib?

Unfortunately, as we earlier indicated, this year will not see the McRib return nationwide. We found that the McRib will not be returning, or is not likely to return, in the following cities:

  • Centerville, UT
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • Las Vegas, NV
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • Denver, CO
  • Scotsbluff, NE
  • Chadron, NE
  • Rapid City, SD
  • St. Cloud, MN
  • Duluth, MN
  • Orlando, FL(must have been an uninformed employee)
  • Eastern NY and New Jersey
  • Portland, OR
  • Sacramento, CA

Interestingly, we found that Jim Lewis, an owner of several McDonalds locations in New York is reporting that the majority of owners decided not to bring back the McRib this year. He also has a poll running to help gauge interest in the area of a McRib return.

Help others find the McRib

We have heard that some locations offering the McRib have severely constrained inventory, and do not expect the McRib to last long. Let’s help fans get the McRib while they can! If you find a McRib make sure to report it at http://mcriblocator.com/report.html and send us a photo of your receipt. Make sure your receipt shows the location and date purchased as well as your McRib order. Send your confirmation photo to photos@mcriblocator.com . Thank you!

16 thoughts on “Halloween 2017 McRib Update

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  2. Andrea

    Come on Denver, Colorado! Nothing says “awesome Autumn day like football and a McRib. Haven’t had locally for years!

    Reply
  3. Kevin

    I live in Orlando FL. And thankfully the #McRib has returned to the area in a couple stores so far.
    Whoever said it wasn’t coming to #Orlando got that wrong.

    I wish they would just make it a permanent thing or at least bring it back every couple,e of months.

    Reply
  4. kay brannon

    waiting patiently for McRib…seen commercial last night went to 2 seperate locatio s in grovetown ga. no mcrib. do not advertise on tv if it is not available…any idea when mcrib will be back in ga?

    Reply
  5. B

    Just heard most* Cincinnati area will NOT be bringing back the McRib… something along the lines of McD’s switching to “real ingredients” … I love that fake processed meat!!! Sad AF

    Reply
  6. Jim Ballentine

    It’s a CLASSIC bait and switch ploy! “Oh, it ‘might’ be at your local McDonald’s …” so, just head on down to be disappointed and then order something else to curb the appetite you saved for what isn’t going to be there anyway.

    It should be a regular menu item before the over-hyped “signature” sandwiches. Look at the other responses and stop jerking the consumer around!

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        1. Alan Post author

          As a fan site we have no influence to which stores offer the sandwich. Let your local store manager know you want it back!

          Reply

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