Overview
- McDonald’s Deutschland told customers Tuesday that the classic McRib will be sold only until October 27, 2026.
- The chain is immediately introducing a limited McRib variant called the McRib Sweet Heat and is promoting it in the app at a €2.99 trial price.
- McDonald’s announced the change by customer newsletter and has not given a concrete reason for removing the original item.
- Coverage notes the McRib was an unusual permanent offering in Germany and Luxembourg while most countries have treated it as a seasonal or rotating item since about 2006.
- Reports also cite that the McRib has been on German menus for decades and list a commonly reported calorie figure of 470 kcal for the original sandwich.