Category Archives: McRib News

2011 – 2012 McRib Production Volume

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

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.

Free McRib Winners, and Free McRib Second Chance

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.

 

Happy McRib Halloween!

Thank you Carl Grover in Arizona for sending us this photo!

McRib Pumpkin

Did you do anything McRib creative on Halloween?

(Remember McRib Fan of the Week Evan?)

Let us know at photos@mcriblocator.com

Also, don’t forget to enter our contest for a coupon for a free McRib!

Trick or Treat, all Treats with McRib Giveaway!

In appreciation for all of you fans out there, we will be giving away free McRib sandwiches (via gift card from McDonalds). We have decided to base this contest on McRib Locator related trivia (5 questions).

Here are the rules:

1) You will need to visit our blog post entry related to the contest.

2) Do not close or move away from the contest page while you are filling it out, or you will have to start over.

3) You, of course, may open new windows/tabs to aid you in solving the questions.

4) One entry per household.

5) Contest ends November 5th 11:00pm Central.



Please reply to this post if you have questions!