McDonald's Axes The McRib - Here's How You Can Find A Store Still Selling It Near You [THE BRIEF]

McDonald's will not be selling the McRib nationally this holiday season, a result of its attempt to simplify its menu in the wake of several new product launches this year, including the Mighty Wings and the McWrap. Instead, it will be up to its franchisees to decide whether they want to sell the popular pork sandwich, and one enterprising fan has made a McRib Locator to tell people where they can find the stores selling it closest to them.

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