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About Alan

From a deep hunger for the McRib, Alan created the McRib Locator to help all McRib fans find the elusive sandwich.

2011 – 2012 McRib Production Volume

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I recently received a newsletter from a friend in the know (thanks Stephen!) highlighting the production of the McRib patty at Lopez Foods (see earlier related post). The highlights are that in 25 days of production, over 8 MILLION pounds of McRib patties were produced! The newsletter also offers a glimpse into the McRib production as there are images offered from within the facility. In contrast, McDonalds sells 9 MILLION pounds of french fries PER DAY (src: http://www.aboutmcdonalds.com/mcd/student_zone/FAQs.html)

Below is the redacted newsletter (last names of employees have been redacted).

 

 

BOGO McRibs Continue in Los Angeles Area

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Showing that they are in for the long haul, a McDonalds in the LA area stepped up their advertising from a simple sheet of paper to a more formal ad (note I spliced together the two images I was sent to show off the full ad):

Notice that the promotion runs through February 15, 2012 OR while supplies last.

This leaves one to wonder how many McRibs this store actually ordered, or if their sales were that far off for some reason. I can tell you with certainty, if this promotion was running in my neighborhood, the McRibs would run out well in advance of Feb 15. For now, all I have is Californian Dreamin, although hopefully not a crazed dream like this one I found.

If you find a McRib, please mark your sighting at McRibLocator.com and be sure to send us a photo of your receipt showing the purchase so that we may mark it as confirmed. As the McRib has mostly gone back into hibernation, your help is needed in these increasingly desperate McRib times.

Buy one Get one McRibs

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We have received several updates with photos to confirm the McRib is still in the Los Angeles area. In today’s update, the person has discovered that at 3454 Wilshire Blvd in Los Angeles, they are now offering buy one get one McRibs.

This most certainly is an effort to clear the remaining inventory before the McRib is removed from the menu. So if you live in the LA area, and have a desire for one last McRib this season, this appears to be the best deal in town.

If you find a McRib, please mark your sighting at McRibLocator.com and be sure to send us a photo of your receipt showing the purchase so that we may mark it as confirmed.

McRib Season Over …or is it?

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Update 11/19/2011

A friend and I went out to find a McRib for lunch yesterday. Upon finding the McRib, we asked how much longer the McRib would be on the menu at this Eagan, MN location. The first employee said “until the end of the year”, then asked his manager. The Manager said that he expected them to remain until January 6th! Can’t wait for a New Years McRib!

 

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Original Post 11/17/2011

While the official date (November 14th) has came and went, we continue to receive reports of the McRib remaining available. Several reports have surfaced indicating that November 22nd may be the last date, and we earlier reported that some locations may be keeping the McRib through this month, and possibly longer.


Have you heard any rumors at your local McDonalds regarding the remaining availability of the the McRib? Please Share them here so others know too!


As always, make sure to report your McRib Sighting at http://mcriblocator.com, and send us a photo of your McRib receipt so that we make your sighting as confirmed.

Free McRib Winners, and Free McRib Second Chance

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The winners have been determined, and they are:
Robert N from Florida
Sean T from Pennsylvania
Craig M from Ohio
Emily B from Maryland

Watch for an email from me!


Didn’t Win? After reviewing the answers to the quiz, check out the link below for one last chance to win a coupon for a Free McRib!
Here are the correct answers to the quiz:

Question #1:
How many McRibs have you had this season?

Answer: Any one of the answers was accepted.


Question #2:
Legends of McRib: Last Year, Alan was selected to participate in a McRib release party in New York City. What date was the event held on?

Answer: November 2, 2010


Question #3:
When was the very first McRib sighted on the McRib Locator? (Hint, use the search feature on the McRib Locator)

Answer: October 3rd 2008.


Question #4:
Alan isn’t the only one that helps with the McRibLocator. Who else does?

Answer: His wife, Kimberly. Kimberly aids me significantly in the cause, and can be found throughout McRib season updating the McRib Locator Facebook page, Twitter account, this Blog, and providing insight into what McRib conversations are occurring online. Kimberly essentially is the Social Media Director here at the McRib Locator.


Question #5:
Which country (other than the USA, Canada, and Germany) has featured the McRib in the past 6 months?

Answer: Japan was the answer we were looking for, however China was confirmed during the contest so that too was a valid answer.


Didn’t win? Don’t worry, we are offering a very limited time Free McRib Second Chance. Simply enter your name and email at http://kleincast.com/blog/2011/11/free-mcrib-second-chance/ for your chance to win. We will select 2 winners at random from the entries submitted. As the season is rapidly coming to an end for this season, this Second Chance Opportunity is only available until 10:30pm Central Standard Time on Tuesday November 8th, 2011.