Overview
- McDonald’s Germany told customers the McRib will be removed from the regular menu after Tuesday, 27 October 2026 and that last orders can be placed through that date.
- Several outlets in the Ruhr area reported the sandwich already sold out before the official end date, and some managers said they hope for extra deliveries so more customers can buy it before removal.
- The company declined to give a specific sales reason and described the decision as a routine assortment update that favors time-limited promotions, while saying a temporary comeback remains possible.
- Fans responded with online petitions and sharp social media reaction, with one openPetition gathering about 2,300 signatures and other change.org collections also running.
- The McRib has been on German menus continuously since 1989, and its delisting comes as McDonald’s Germany pursues a broader menu shift that includes new chicken items and limited-time alternatives such as the McRib Sweet Heat and the McFarmer.