Q: How reliable are the sightings?
A: The site is based on user input, thus the sightings are only as valid as the entries being made. We rely on site users to help us confirm the sightings in their area by Confirming or Disputing the sighting. If the sight shows up as "Confirmed" (with a check within the icon), that means we have received a receipt confirming the purchase of a McRib. These receipt confirmed sights are highly likely to have the McRib. Please call ahead to confirm the McRib is available before traveling any great length to purchase one.

Q: Is there a way to only see the sightings in my state/region?
A: I have added the ability to search the sightings by state. Below the Date Range options, you can enter a 2 letter state abbreviation (or several states with a comma between abbreviations) and see the latest sightings for just your area of interest. Hope this helps!

Q: Why isn't my sighting on the map anymore/Surely there are more in my state?
A: Due to the high volume of sightings coming in, I had to limit the initial map to the most recent 500 sightings. Confirmed sightings are picked before the most recent (Ex: In the past 15 days, a map with 50 confirmed sightings would also have 950 most recent sightings). To see more in your area, you can select your specific state/s below the Sighting entry form.

Q: What is up with all of the sightings by "Hamburglar"?
A: If someone sights a McRib, however fails to enter their name, this is the default.

Q: How do I get my sighting to be on the confirmed sighting list?
A: In order to have a confirmed sighting, we will need to have you email us a photo of your receipt. See Contact us

Q: Do you work for McDonalds and/or the Pork industry?
A: No. This site was created to help McRib fans locate this tasty yet elusive sandwich.

Q: Why do you need our help? Can't you call every location and figure out where it is for us?
A: The McRib Locator team is made up of Alan and Kim (see below). With 14,122 McDonalds in the United States alone (2014 known stores) it would take us at least 235 hours (about 10 days) non-stop to call each location if each call was only a minute long. This amount of research would be enough for two full-time staff members! Even if we could, a location that confirmed over the phone that they have the McRib does not guarantee that they actually have it (see this post for more). Your assistance reporting and confirming McRib sightings is vital to the success of the website. Thank you in advance for your contributions.

Q: I MUST have a McRib now. What can I do?
A: Germany offers the McRib year round, and at this time is the only known country to do so.
In the United States, the McRib is an item that is up to each Restaurant/Region to decide to offer on the menu. Let your local restaurant's manager know you want the McRib!

Q: Why the McRib?
A: If you ever have the chance to try a McRib I suggest you do! The pork patty is slathered in BBQ, topped with pickles and onions, and served on a hoagie style bun.
Growing up in South Dakota, my family raised hogs. I recall one market trip, we stopped by McDonald’s for lunch and had McRibs. At that moment I realized that the hogs we had taken to market would go on to feed the world. It felt good to contribute to feeding the world.
Later the McRib would have limited availability. I recall wondering where I might find the McRib and being disappointed that I could not find it.
A number of years passed and the McRib remained hard to find. I was working on a mapping app idea for locating storm chasers. As a meteorologist, this seemed like it would be something useful. About this time, a coworker and I were talking about how we liked the McRib however both had struggles finding it. That night I changed my focus for my app to a greater goal of helping fans find the McRib sandwich. My goal continues to be helping fans like myself find the McRib.

Q: How far back does the data go/When did you start the page?
A: The very first entry on the McRib Locator was on 2008-10-03 at 5:47:58pm when we provided the first sighting at Winner, SD.

Q: Where can I report bugs/ideas for the website?
A: Contact us

Q: Where can I review the Privacy Information?
A: Follow this link Privacy Information

Q: What do the icons represent?
A: The age and confirmation state of the sighting

Age <= 10 days	Confirmed	Possible	Disputed
Age > 10 days	Confirmed	Possible	Disputed