McRib 2019 US Release Information

McRibs are back in the US for 2019! We have been receiving a number of confirmations today from all over the lower 48 states. Most interesting is the number of reports for locations that have not had confirmations for a number of years. As such, it came as no surprise today when media outlets began reporting that this year’s season would result in 10,000 stores offering the tasty BBQ sandwich resulting in a number of locations offering the McRib that had not in recent year. This is a significant increase compared to last year’s release.

2019-10-04 McRib Availability
Availability as reported at the time of this post

When can fans begin to see the McRib in the US?

We sampled a number of stores today to see what is new. We found that the McRib will begin more widespread rollout coming up next week. While there are additional locations offering the sandwich this year, some locations will see a minor change to when you can have the sandwich. A number of locations, not all, are restricting the McRib to the before midnight menu. This feels like a compromise with locations that felt the sandwich was too messy to offer. With a limited number of hours of availability the messy nature of the sandwich can be less of an impact.

How long will the McRib be around?

How long will this year’s season be? Some of the stores we talked with said they are planning through the end of November. As a limited time item, the McRib can and will disappear sooner at some locations. History tells us that locations that less commonly offer the McRib will have less inventory to sell.

How you can help

If you find a McRib make sure to report it at https://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!

20 thoughts on “McRib 2019 US Release Information

  1. Tyler Prine

    I wish they would keep it on the menu. It is the only good thing on there. All the McDonalds I have been to here in California are junk. All the food is never upto par. Actually for about 3 years the only time I ate there was because of the mcrib. Either do secret shoppers to find the crap ones and shut them down or keep the mcrib and you will get more business and less complaints. Only 2 kids out of the 45 kids in my whole family like there “food” I think it’s just because of the toy.

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  2. Susan U

    It is so unfair McDonald’s can’t just release where it will be sold. (someone should know which stores ordered the ingredients) People work and have other things going on so that we don’t have time to keep checking the McRib Locator nor constantly going or calling various locations.

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  4. Craig Wilson

    Come on McDonald’s, just put it on the menu permanently, it’s the best thing you have served since the Big Mac.

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  5. Dana Schaufel

    When will the MacRib be coming back to lee County Fort Myers FL Cape Coral FL? We have had to travel to Punta Gorda in order to have your tasty sandwich. We are very big fans of the Mc rib and can’t wait till it comes back to Lee County. Please don’t let us down Mc rib come back to Lee County please 😋😍

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    1. Alan Post author

      Seems that most locations where McDonalds will be offering the sandwich have already started offering it this year.

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  6. Nancy

    Only here in Monroe WA. for a few weeks. Already gone as of October 31st. It needs to be on all McD’s menus all the time.

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    1. Alan Post author

      It’s up to each store, or advertising group if the McRib comes back. Apparently some stores feel it doesn’t provide enough revenue to be worth bringing it back.

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  7. Bernie Widdis

    I’m in St Louis (Ellisville) and they ran out of McRibs today!🙁. Bummer!
    I wish they would last till the end of November. They are great, look forward to it every year! Your other burgers, etc are great too! Keep it up!

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