McDonald's McRib Return Imminent; Columbus Stores First to Stock It on October 26
From Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio: according to an October 26 USA Today report, McDonald's classic McRib will return first in select cities this week, and Columbus stores are expected to have it as early as October 26. According to the Columbus Dispatch, Columbus and the Pittsburgh area are both listed among the first cities to stock it; the nationwide official return date is October 27, but some stores will start selling a day early.
McDonald's reminds customers they can check the mobile app to see whether nearby stores have the McRib, and not all stores will stock it at the same time. The McRib is known for its boneless pork patty, barbecue sauce, onion slices and long bun, and its return draws food lovers' attention every year. In 2025, the McRib returned to some markets in mid-November; this year's return is earlier than in past years. Columbus diners eager for a taste can check the app first to confirm a store and avoid a wasted trip. Specific stores are as shown in the mobile app.
Source: GSM · USA (original Chinese edition)
Photo: 图：麦当劳McRib猪柳汉堡。图：Paul Korecky，CC BY-SA 2.0，经维基共享资源。 / Photo: A McDonald's McRib sandwich. Photo: Paul Korecky, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
