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McDonald’s says classic McRib will leave its German menu on October 27
McDonald’s says the classic McRib will leave its German menu on October 27.
The pork burger with barbecue sauce, pickles and onions has been a regular item in Germany for decades.
A new McRib Sweet Heat with sweet-spicy chili sauce is already available for a limited time.
The company has not given a reason for the change.
It is unclear whether the classic will return later or disappear for good.
The new version has no announced end date, and its availability may vary by restaurant.
McDonald’s Germany says the classic McRib will be available only until October 27, 2026.
The company has not given a reason for removing the burger from its regular menu.
A new version, the McRib Sweet Heat, is available with a sweet-spicy chili sauce.
The original McRib has been a regular menu item in Germany for decades.
It remains unclear whether the classic burger could return in a future promotion.
- Who
- McDonald’s Germany is ending the classic McRib’s regular availability.
- What
- The company says the burger will be removed from the menu after October 27, 2026. A new version, the McRib Sweet Heat, is available.
- When
- The classic McRib is available until October 27, 2026.
- Where
- McDonald’s restaurants in Germany.
- Why
- Not stated.
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The McRib was introduced in the United States, according to Münster Aktuell and Saarbrücker Zeitung.
BILD says the McRib began appearing continuously in German McDonald’s restaurants.
Reports cite a McDonald’s customer newsletter announcing the classic burger’s end date.
The classic McRib is scheduled to leave McDonald’s Germany’s regular menu.
- End date
- October 27, 2026
- Replacement variant
- McRib Sweet Heat
- New sauce
- Sweet-spicy chili sauce
- German availability
- BILD says the McRib has been continuously available since 1989
- Reason for removal
- Not stated
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