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

McRib to return in 2020

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This article is now outdated. Please see our newer 2020 US McRib post.

Good news fellow US McRib fans, the McRib is going to return in 2020 at some US stores again this year! We have been calling around, and with the help of a few other fans, have enough confidence to now announce that McRibs will again grace the menu of select locations in 2020.

When will the McRib be back?

So when exactly will the McRib be back? A few bits of information point to when the sandwich will return. First, throughout the calls that we have made we had a few indicate a date range. Those that indicated it would be back have replied that the McRib will be back toward the end of October. A larger number of stores indicated they were not sure. It would seem the volume of uncertainty would suggest a very limited release. Not to worry, history shows that some future promotions ran at McDonalds do not start showing up until about a month before the planned release. We are right at that window, so we are not alarmed yet to the scale of the McRib season. One fan in Atlanta was in contact with an owner of multiple stores there and they too indicated a late October release (thank you John!)

A second hint of when the sandwich was in our historical archives. Reviewing our archives to see exactly when the McRib has returned in the past. This year being a presidential election year, we looked back at the past few presidential election years and again see late October/first week of November as the most likely date for the McRib to return.

October 29 - November 5, 2016 McRib Confirmations
October 29 – November 5, 2016 McRib Confirmations

Where will the McRib return?

Exactly which locations will have the McRib is still uncertain. With the state of things this year, we wouldn’t think there would be a return to all locations. Also historically we know that new offerings on the menu can prevent the McRib from returning as focus is put on the new offering. The emphasis currently appears to be on musician labeled meals. As they are now on to the second of these pairings, the campaign may draw conflict in some markets.

That is what we currently have for information on the McRib returning in 2020 within US markets. As we get closer to the release date more information should become available and we will share that as it does so. Until then, lets reflect back on this fan’s love of the McRib as shown by his unique costume!

2019 McRib US finale approaches

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The 2019 McRib US finale approaches. We are hearing from more and more fans indicating that the sandwich is no longer available at their local stores. Other locations indicate that little time remains before the sandwich leaves their menus. As inventory drops, we are also hearing about some locations out of buns resulting in make shift McRib assembly.

Late Season McRib run

While some are enjoying their double digit count McRibs, like other parts of the country the nearest confirmed report for us was over an hour away. Not wanting to miss out chance, we recently traveled 1.5 hours out to Menomonie, WI where the McRib was still on the menu. It was as tasty as always, and the store looked great having been renovated since our last visit here a few years ago.

Late 2019 season McRib with Xtra Pickles from Menomonie, WI
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2019 season digital advertisement from Menomonie, WI

After I ordered I found out that this location would only be offering the McRib 2019 finale for about one more week (ending around November 9th, 2019). Taking the place of McRib as the speciality item at this store will be the Eggnog Shake.

Help others find the McRib

With inventory running out, 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!

2019 McRib Update : Current State Availability

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We wanted to take a moment to provide an update on the availability of the McRib thus far this season. As of October 8, 2019, 10:30 pm Central Time the McRib Locator has received 424 McRib confirmations.  While we are excited to see the McRib pop up in locations it hasn’t been for years, we are still seeing large gaps in where the sandwich is being offered.

October 8th, 2019 Confirmed McRib reports in the US

This shows a number of locations that have not had McRibs in years are finally getting local access. In fact, the number of states that have the sandwich is much more vast than last year. This year’s release is a welcome update to which stores will be offering the sandwich.

McRibs confirmations thus far

Below is a summary of US locations that are currently offering McRib sandwiches.

Alabama 
Arkansas 
Arizona
California
Washington DC
Delaware 
Florida
Georgia
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana 
Kansas
Kentucky 
Maryland
Michigan 
Missouri  
Mississippi
Montana
North Carolina
Nebraska
New Jersey
New Mexico
Nevada
Ohio 
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Tennessee
Texas 
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
West Virginia  

With reports of 10,000 stores carrying the McRib this year, we are requesting your help to find all the locations! Please visit your nearest McDonalds to check for the McRib.

Please mark your findings at McRibLocator.com 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!

PA McRib Fans have a chance at $25k!

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The McRib is back at locations throughout the country this year, with many fans celebrating for the first time in years. Northeast PA McRib fans have the McRib plus an opportunity to win $25k!  That is a lot of McRibs worth of cash! While the McRib will be available through December 2019, don’t delay in stopping by the locations below.  Visiting those stores at the times noted will offer a chance for 10 customers per store to see if they can win $25k. This is a joint promotion between the McRib being back, and the new store in Honesdale opening.

We are excited to hear more about this promotion and we are hoping one of our PA McRib Fans snags that cash! 

Jason W shared this information with us about the event

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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 Thank you!

McRib 2019 US Release Information

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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.

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!