Only 2 weeks into McRib season, some locations are already running low on McRib components. Melissa confirmed the McRib was back in Murphy, TX, however the bun served was that of the Big Mac/Quarter Pounder sesame seed top variety.

This has happened in the past, with additional McRib buns arriving yet that season for those locations. This type of issue isn’t necessarily surprising. As the patties are frozen, their shelf life is longer than the buns used to serve the McRib. If anything, this hints that the McRib is selling better at this location as they didn’t stock enough bread for the demand.

Other past component shortages were regarding the McRib box. In that case, the McNugget box was offered in place of the McRib box.

Has your McDonalds had to resort to a makeshift McRib? Have you ever had a makeshift McRib? Share your stories in the comments below, we would love to hear about what creativity was used with your McRib.