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McRib News for October 11, 2024

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Here is the latest McRib News for October 11, 2024. The McRib Returns with a new option in one market, the UK release date is set, and we have more information about the US release date.

McRib Returns in Guatemala

Guatemala likes to get ahead of the US on the McRib release, and has done some again this year. As has been the case the past few years, they have three variations on the McRib. New for this year, they have replaced the Jalapeño McRib with a Pineapple McRib! Also back are the classic McRib and the Bacon McRib.

The McRib is part of a “Western” theme this year, with a Texas Omelet breakfast sandwich on the menu too. This actually appears to be a throwback to the US campaign from the 80’s. Here is a photos from the 80’s US promotion.

McRib Return date set for UK Customers

The METRO out of the UK has confirmed that the McRib will be returning to customers there on October 16th, 2024. This was also teased in a recent promo video on the McDonalds UK YouTube page. They are continuing with their “accidental” release as was the strategy used with the “test” text messages sent out earlier this year.

McRib Return date for US Customers more certain

The Springfield News-Leader is reporting that the McRib will return in the Missouri US market on November 27th. This falls in line with what we found recently when sampling the US stores for release availability. Expect the US to see a soft release leading up to the 27th release. Just in time for Thanksgiving!

McRib 2024 Release: What to Expect This Fall

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As we roll into fall in the United States, minds begin to ponder if the McRib will see a 2024 release here in the United States. Earlier this year, the CEO of McDonalds said the McRib would in fact be back. The CEO did not however indicate when to expect the McRib here.

Recently, a text messages was sent from the McDonalds system with a test message indicating that something about the McRib would be happening around October 16th. These messages went out to followers in the UK. For UK fans that received the message, the linked URL takes them to a page with a 404. A return of the McRib in the UK is a long time coming, with the last time offered in 2015!

An example of the McRib test message sent recently. Thank you Danny M for sharing!

Back stateside, I did some saucy sampling to see if I could find out more about the US 2024 McRib release. After sampling across the United States McDonalds locations, it appears that the McRib will return. However, the McRib is not likely to return until sometime in November or December. Several locations indicated a general uncertainty if the sandwich would be back. Stores typically have at least a one month lead on promotions, indicating October is likely too soon. A few locations did indicate that they believed this would once again be more of a limited release. Some locations only knew it was coming, but were unsure if their store was participating in the promotion.

We will continue to look for a more concrete timeline for the McRib and will share that information as it becomes available.

2024 McRib Return in Spain!

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2024 McRib Promo Video

The 2024 McRib Spain season is underway! The McRib was added to menus on June 20, 2024 and much content was add to the McDonalds site. I have grabbed some of this content in the gallery below.

2024 Spain McRib Promo
2024 Spain McRib Promo
2024 Spain McRib Promo
2024 Spain McRib Stickers
2024 Spain McRib Promo
2024 Spain McRib Sticker
2024 Spain McRib Promo
2024 Spain McRib Promo
2024 Spain McRib Promo
2024 Spain McRib Promo
2024 Spain McRib Promo
2024 Spain McRib Promo

It appears that there is a strong push to show fans enjoying the McRib as opposed to promotional material we see elsewhere that tends to focus more on the McRib itself. One notable difference with the McRib in Spain is the lack of pickles included on the sandwich. Otherwise, it appears that the McRib in Spain is alike that we see as the “traditional” offering.

UPDATE (7/13):

The McRib offering in Spain now features a McRib with cheese and bacon! Would you try this?

McRib option with cheese and bacon

Based on the advertising materials, it appears the McRib will be on the menu in Spain through August! The McRib was last in Spain in 2019.

McRib returns to Canada

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As the 2023 international tour of the McRib continues, now Canada has joined the tour. As reported by blogTO, it appears that McDonalds Canada is offering the McRib at a very select few locations in the Toronto area. The last time the McRib was offered in Canada was in 2013. It is possible that this very limited release is part of testing the market to see if perhaps a more broad release would be a viable opportunity.

This also creates a rare reverse scenario to past years where for some US fans it will actually be closer to go to Canada to get a McRib than to travel to another location in the United States. For those in the area, make sure to get out there and support McRib sales so that the odds improve the chances this will not be the last McRib sold in Canada for another decade!

McRib returns to Australia

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It has been a few years, however the McRib has finally returned to Australia! We were first tipped off to the return from a fan named Jan who provided the following teaser image that was being used in Australia.

McRib Coming Soon To Australia, courtesy of Jan

Now on the menus, we see that there are two McRib varieties in Australia.

To no surprise, one of the McRib options is the “traditional” McRib.

2023 Australia McRib

However a unique option being offered is the McRib Deluxe.

2023 Australia McRib Deluxe

As noted, the Deluxe brings in their cream McChicken sauce, cheese, tomato, and lettuce to top the traditional McRib. We do hear from fans that add each of these ingredients to their sandwiches, however not all on the same order. This has some resemblance to the McRibs offered in Japan and the Philippines in past years.

We have the ingredients available, would you be willing to try one while McRibs are available at participating US locations?

November 27, 2023 McRib Roundup

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McRib Roundup: The McRib makes an appearance in a new international market, the McRib skips out on parts of the US, and pricing on the webpage all included in this McRib Monday update

McRib lands in Ecuador

For the first time we have documented, the McRib is now available in Ecuador!

“Something totally delicious has arrived at McDonald’s 🙌🤤🍖You’re going to stain your hands with its delicious combination of flavors. Try the new McRib today! 🤩 For a limited time ✨ Try it before it’s gone #DesirablyDesirable Find it at your nearest McDonald’s🤤🤩”

Certainly a new take on the McRib promotion indicating that you will be staining your hands. The McRib appears to be of the original McRib style. Thank you to David for sending us confirmation of two locations in Ecuador offering the McRib.

Omissions from the US 2023 McRib season

While many places did end up having the McRib, there were still parts of the US that did not. Notably, Alaska, Idaho, most of Michigan, southern Florida, eastern Pennsylvania, New York, and the New England states all decided to skip the McRib this year. While it is not surprising that the New England states skipped the McRib as they are most likely to skip when it is not a nationwide release, these other locations are surprising. With the generally wide release again this year, it is unusual that some of these typical McRib strongholds skipped out. Make sure to let your local store Manager know you want the McRib back next year!

The price is right

A few of you may have noticed that there is some new information available on the McRib Locator webpage, pricing details. Now when submitting a new sighting, you have the option to share the McRib Sandwich price. For now, this price is only shown if the sighting is confirmed.

In the Find a McRib area, when results are returned for the McRib, confirmed sightings with prices will now show the price of the McRib Sandwich at that location. If confirmed, however no price was provided the display will continue to show “YES!!!” as it had been showing.

Finally, on the Map itself, when you click on confirmed sightings with price details provided, you will now see the McRib price shown.

That is all for this McRib Roundup. Thank you for your continued support, and for sharing your McRib sightings on the webpage!