Is there something different with the McRib this year?

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Long time fan Evan recently sent us a photo of a McRib advertisement for the McRib at a McDonalds in Williamsport, PA.

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At first, my eyes were drawn to the sandwich, then quickly to noting the always spectacular buy a 2nd McRib for only $1 offer. Of course, I then noticed the slogan for this season “We’re bringing saucy back.” and can’t get the referenced song out of my head (dang you Justin Timberlake!).

Then it dawned on me something was different. Can you spot it? This isn’t the first time we have encountered this, however it has been a long time since we have (roughly 5 years to be more precise). Here is a photo from back then where you can see the same difference:

Still can’t see it? Here it is, the bun shown in the photo is not the typical McRib bun. Instead the photo shows a ciabatta bun being used. While I don’t recall this being bad, I still prefer the standard bun. Not to worry, Evan indicated that the bun offered was not what was pictured but actually the standard bun.

So what do you think? Time for change, or leave it be? Vote below.
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If you have been lucky enough to have a McRib this season, did you notice anything new?
Let us (and other fans) know in the comments below.

Bad news for US McRib Fans

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Delish nailed the headline on this news, “This Tragic McRib News Will Ruin Your Day”. Earlier today CNBC reported that the McRib release will be limited to only 8,000 of the roughly 14,350 US locations. While this story is making the news circuit not much further has been provided into the reasoning other than the standard statement about the McRib being a store/regional option.

This is of course unfortunate news. Have you found the McRib in the US this season? You can help McRib fans less fortunate by posting your sighting on our webpage, and emailing (photos@mcriblocator.com) us a photo of your receipt so that we can mark your report as confirmed. This way fans will know where they can go to get their fix.

Don’t have the McRib in your area? Let your local store manager know that you want the McRib! Your voice counts, as the more the hear you want the McRib, the more they will realize they made a mistake and should bring it back.

As always we thank YOU for your assistance!

McRib Roundup

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So far this US season we know the McRib has been spotted in numerous parts of the country. While initial reports were limited to Northeast Pennsylvania, we later saw this expand across the rest of Eastern Pennsylvania, and into West Virginia. We later received word from McDonalds Utah that participating locations there would offer the McRib (later finding out some locations are not starting there for another week). This afternoon we saw the McRib release expand into parts of the Chicago, IL metro.
While we haven’t heard how long the release will last, one can estimate based on previous years the McRib will likely be around for another few weeks, hopefully into October. We are also hopeful that the location offering the McRib will expand. It is possible that we are going to see varied availability at different times.

McRib Locator 2015

If you find a McRib make sure to report it http://mcriblocator.com/report.html and send us a photo of your receipt (showing location and date purchased as well as your McRib order) to photos@mcriblocator.com . Thank you!

Moldova McRib Variation Available

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With the McRib’s return now in at least Northeastern Pennsylvania, we also have received word (Thank You Pierre!) that a variation of the McRib is now available in Moldova as well. Through the use of an online translator service, we see this variation comes with mustard sauce, horseradish sauce, finely chopped white onion, pickles, and a corn bread bun.
English Pierre indicated he paid roughly $3.64 for the medium Pork Sandwich meal, which is alike pricing here in the United States for a McRib sandwich.

The picture shows either the mustard/horseradish sauce peaking through or perhaps even corn itself on the sandwich. From the Photos Pierre shared with us, we can see that there appears to be none of whatever the yellow actually is.
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If you find a McRib make sure to report it http://mcriblocator.com/report.html and send us a photo of your receipt (showing location and date purchased as well as your McRib order) to photos@mcriblocator.com . Thank you!

Initial 2015 U.S.  McRib Release Limited

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We have been reporting on the 2015 return of the McRib with hopes the imminent return would be nationwide, or at least be available in multiple regional markets. Our investigation thus far has provided that the initial return may only be in the Northeastern Pennsylvania region. As is always the case, each restaurant has the option to bring back the McRib when they would like. It appears the Northeastern Pennsylvania region is exercising this option to bring back the fan favorite a bit earlier this year. 

While this is great news for fans in this region, it is unfortunate for fans outside it. All is not lost, we did get the expected response of “typically fall” from a few locations around the remainder of the U.S. This keeps our hopes up for an eventual more widespread return later this year.

If you find a McRib make sure to report it http://mcriblocator.com/report.html and send us a photo of your receipt (showing location and date purchased as well as your McRib order) to photos@mcriblocator.com . Thank you!