Monthly Archives: October 2023

2023 US McRib Release Update

A quick 2023 US McRib release update today. I have been calling stores around the United States to try to find out more certainly when the McRib is likely to return to participating locations. While many locations had nothing certain, there is enough confidence that I can share the following details.

When

Based on the stores that were able to share a date, it appears most locations that will offer the McRib will be offering it starting around November 13, 2023. Past store optional releases have shown that generally stores that offer will begin selling around the same time, with some markets up to a week or so later. Additionally, oftentimes the date on the calendars is the advertising start date rather than the date the McRib returns to menus. This means some locations are likely to see the McRib making a soft return to menus in the days leading up to the 13th.

Where

The next question you are probably wondering is if the McRib will be near you. Many of the locations called were not 100% sure the McRib would be back, which is not super surprising at a little under a month away. I would expect more employees will become aware of the McRib returning over the next week or two, which is why I did not start calling sooner to stores. Reviewing past data from years with the store optional releases yields the following map of states most likely to offer the McRib this season.

Map of states more likely than not to have the McRib this year

Help others find the McRib

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!

2023 Central America McRib returns

The 2023 Central America McRib season has kicked off. The McRib returns with again 3 different takes on the McRib sandwich, the “Classic” McRib, Bacon McRib, and their new JalapeƱo McRib which replaced the Onion Ring McRib offered in previous releases. Below are some of the advertising they are using per country.

Guatemala

This year’s tour is featuring the Classic McRib as a limited time option. The “Most Anticipated Tour” that you do not want to miss is now being advertised in their mobile delivery app and on their Facebook page.

Honduras

Here, the McRib is featured on their main webpage as well as on their Facebook page.

El Salvador

The McRib is featured on their main webpage as well as on their Facebook page. Note here the standard McRib does NOT include the “Classic” naming as in other countries. It appeared that the promotion here is from October 13 through November 27.

Nicaragua

The McRib is in their mobile delivery app and on their Facebook page. Note here the standard McRib does NOT include the “Classic” naming as in other countries.

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2023 McRib US Outlook

Happy October! It is that time of year when we start thinking about if the McRib sandwich will be back anywhere in the United States. Below is what we now about the 2023 McRib season thus far.

Today.com is reporting that they have had confirmation from McDonald’s that the McRib WILL BE BACK in November 2023! While this is great news, they have been told that the McRib will be back at limited participating locations instead of a nationwide release. No specific information as provided to how long the promotion would last. That said, we expect it will be longer than the limited release last year. Earlier, Snackolater had reported the McRib will be back as well. There was however some confusion to their information as the image shared had a past release date.

We will soon be starting our efforts to track the availability to which locations will potentially offer the McRib. As employees typically have a more limited release plan, calling too soon can result in conflicting results. Now that we are in October, we are getting close enough that we have more certainty to the information collected. More details about the 2023 McRib release in the US will be shared as we have them.

Don’t forget as the McRib returns to share where you had a McRib on our webpage! With a more limited release again this year, fans in McRibless markets will be looking to make travel plans.