McDonald’s McRib returns for limited time, but customers in some cities will miss out
McDonald’s is bringing the McRib back for a limited time from 27 October, but the sandwich will only be available at selected restaurants. Customers in some cities will miss out, so the company advises checking its app to see whether nearby locations are serving it.
The listed cities include Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia and Dallas. Chef René Arend invented the McRib in 1981; it stopped being a permanent menu item in 2012 and has returned annually for limited runs since 2020. The latest promotion’s end date is unclear, and the sandwich continues to divide customers.
In short
- McRib returns to selected McDonald’s restaurants on 27 October.
- Availability varies by location; check the app.
- The sandwich’s limited-time run has no stated end date.
Explained simply
The McRib is a barbecue pork sandwich sold by McDonald’s for limited periods rather than as a regular menu item. Chef René Arend created it in 1981, and it left the permanent menu in 2012.
Since 2020, McDonald’s has brought it back for short runs, though availability varies by restaurant. Its return draws attention from fans and critics, and the latest promotion is not scheduled to end on a stated date.