McRib season returns to Malta for 2022! The advertising campaign features an 80’s style retro feel. The two images shared show the 80’s theme, and their very short YouTube video throws us back to the time that McRib was just starting to appear on menus.
McRib is back in Malta!
The last time we were alerted to the McRib in Malta was in 2015.
If/when you find a McRib where you are traveling, please remember to add your sighting on our map. Please also drop us an email with a receipt showing the location of purchase, and showing the McRib purchase so that we are able to mark your sighting as confirmed.
We recently were alerted by fellow McRib fan Carla C (thank you!) that there was evidence shared online of details about a 2022 October Release. The following “Employment Calendar” was shared in a group on social media.
McDonalds Employment Calendar showing the McRib returning October 4th, 2022 (photo from “Forever Fall and Halloween” Facebook group)
Note that on October 4th the McRib sandwich is shown! The tile floor is the classic McDonalds look, and the other offerings listed suggest that this is not a fabrication.
I have been calling around to stores to see if I could capture more details. One store confirmed that the McRib would be back in October. This location was unable to confirm the specific date. Another location indicates that they would have it this fall. They could not be more specific as no product has arrived yet so the date was not yet certain. Other locations contacts had no additional details, however with the potential release a couple of weeks away this is not unexpected.
Additional data suggests that the release will be mid-month to late month. In addition to the image above, there are images floating around suggesting that the “Halloween Pails” event will start October 18th, 2022. This would further the idea that the October 4th date is the date product should begin arriving. Note that the Halloween Pails are shown October 4th, however the calendar shows these begin to be sold the 18th.
If/when you find a McRib where you are traveling, please remember to add your sighting on our map. Please also drop us an email with a receipt showing the location of purchase, and showing the McRib purchase so that we are able to mark your sighting as confirmed.
We received a message today from McRib fan David M showing him with the McRib and a receipt providing us with our first 2021 McRib confirmation. I quickly dialed up the store and the employee confirmed that they are indeed already selling the McRib, however it may not be on the actual menu yet. Our first confirmed McRib of the 2021 season is at 1105 Old Berry Dr in Abingdon, VA!
David M and the first confirmed US McRib of the season!
This is very exciting news, especially as the announced release is still nearly a month away. While the store employee was unable to offer additional details regarding the current release, if you arrive there today you can in fact get a McRib. It is likely other stores around the US are also offering the McRib early, as if one store has the components needed others will also have them. Let’s get the McRib reports flowing in on our webpage so we can help others satisfy their McRib cravings!
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!
With the recent return of the McRib to Guatemala, we have been tracking down details of the US 2018 McRib return. We have heard from multiple fans, and via our phone calls to stores around the country that the McRib will be returning to some US locations in October, November, and/or December. Several of the places I called did not think the McRib would be back, however one store indicated that it would likely be at corporately owned stores. We also know that the McRib will be returning to a number of non-corporate stores.
Which US Locations?
So far we have identified the following parts of the country that will be offering the 2018 McRib this season. We will be updating the list as we find more specific locations, check back on our blog for the latest locations.
Participating Corporately owned McDonalds stores
Minnesota/Wisconsin combined sales region (by Nov 1)
North Carolina
South Carolina
Iowa City, IA
Altoona, PA (around October 25)
Pittsburgh, PA (sometime this year)
West Milton, OH (October 29)
Columbus, OH (November)
Huntsville, AL (now available)
Ashland, KY
Memphis, TN (approximately last week of October)
Conway (Little Rock), AR (any day)
Baton Rouge, LA (now)
Shreveport, LA (now)
San Antonio, TX
El Paso, TX (now)
Oklahoma City, OK (around October 25)
St. Louis, MO (around October 29)
Kansas City, MO (early November)
Garden City, KS (around October 24)
North Platte, NE (November 4)
Omaha, NE (October 27th / Buy any Combo, get a McRib for an additional $1)
Des Moines, IA (around October 24)
Sioux Falls, SD (early November)
Rapid City, SD (around October 29)
Fargo, ND (November)
Dickinson, ND (around October 29)
Great Falls, MT (around Oct 26)
Spokane, WA (likely before Nov 1, inventory on site)
Medford, OR (around October 29)
Los Angeles, CA (now)
Might have the McRib
Seattle, WA (possibly will appear at some locations outside the metro)
Portland, OR (November?)
Not as Likely to have the McRib
Philadelphia, PA
Poughkeepsie, NY
West Seneca, NY
Southern Michigan
Boise, ID
Salt Lake City, UT
Grand Junction, CO
Sacramento, CA
San Diego, CA
Phoenix, AZ
Las Vegas, NV
Albuquerque, NM
Denver, CO
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!
Finally, the McRib has returned in Australia! Cameron Fitter (thank you!) found that the McRib is being tested at a handful of locations, with a potential expanded release this December.
The Australian McRib comes in around 1 dollar more than the Big Mac, making it unlikely to be offered there in the 2 for $5 or less options found at some US locations that offer it.
Thank you Cameron for the heads up, and for sharing your pictures!
Help others find the McRib
Let’s help fans 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!
