McDonald’s fans in some U.S. cities will be able to get a McRib again starting as early as Monday, Oct. 26, with a broader rollout beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27, as part of a regional release.
McDonald’s Senior Marketing Director Guillaume Huin confirmed on X (formerly Twitter) that the sandwich is returning to select locations. Cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Dallas are among those included, according to People, with additional markets possibly announced later.
The burger giant only just brought back its Boo Buckets for Halloween just a week ago, and now the chain is shifting its focus to the return of the McRib. The sandwich, which usually features a boneless pork patty, barbecue sauce, onions, and dill pickles on a bun, will return with no currently announced changes to its classic recipe.
The popular offering has been around since 1981, when it was first introduced, followed by its nationwide rollout in 1982. It has come and gone from menus in the U.S. and abroad ever since as a seasonal, limited-time offering, which is a big part of why people get so excited when it shows up again.
This is also the first time the McRib has made a comeback since a lawsuit was filed in December last year. Four customers sued McDonald’s in federal court in Illinois, saying the name and the shape of the patty make it seem like the sandwich has rib meat in it when the pork actually comes from cuts like shoulder, heart, tripe, and scalded stomach.
McDonald’s responded to the filing by denying the allegations, with a spokesperson stating that the McRib is made from 100% boneless pork and that none of the cited parts are used. The company added that it has “always been transparent” about its ingredients, calling the lawsuit’s claims inaccurate.
While the lawsuit remains a point of contention, McDonald’s maintains that its processes are clear and the product remains a staple of its limited-time menu.
Sources: X (Formerly Twitter), KOAM News Now, People, The Independent