Q: How reliable are the sightings?
A: The site is based on user input, thus the sightings are only as valid as the entries being made. We rely on site users to help us confirm the sightings in their area by Confirming or Disputing the sighting. If the sight shows up as "Confirmed" (with a check within the icon), that means we have received a receipt confirming the purchase of the Shake flavor. These receipt confirmed sights are highly likely to have the Shake flavor. Please call ahead to confirm the Shake flavor is available before traveling any great length to purchase one.

Q: Is there a way to only see the sightings in my state/region?
A: I have added the ability to search the sightings by state. Below the Date Range options, you can enter a 2 letter state abbreviation (or several states with a comma between abbreviations) and see the latest sightings for just your area of interest. Hope this helps!

Q: Why isn't my sighting on the map anymore/Surely there are more in my state?
A: Due to the high volume of sightings coming in, I had to limit the initial map to the most recent 500 sightings. Confirmed sightings are picked before the most recent (Ex: In the past 15 days, a map with 50 confirmed sightings would also have 950 most recent sightings). To see more in your area, you can select your specific state/s below the Sighting entry form.

Q: What is up with all of the sightings by "Hamburglar"?
A: If someone sights a Shake, however fails to enter their name, this is the default.

Q: How do I get my sighting to be on the confirmed sighting list?
A: In order to have a confirmed sighting, we will need to have you email (Click this link to send us an email at photos@shakelocator.com) us a copy of your receipt, or send it to us on Twitter (Click this link to visit us on Twitter)

Q: Do you work for McDonalds and/or the Dairy industry?
A: No. This site was created to help fans locate various shake flavors.

Q: Why do you need our help? Can't you call every location and figure out where it is for us?
A: The Shake Locator team is made up of Alan and Kim (see below). With 14,122 McDonalds in the United States alone (2014 known stores) it would take us at least 235 hours (about 10 days) non-stop to call each location if each call was only a minute long. This amount of research would be enough for two full-time staff members! Even if we could, a location that confirmed over the phone that they have the Shake does not guarantee that they actually have it (see this post for more). Your assistance reporting and confirming McRib sightings is vital to the success of the website. Thank you in advance for your contributions.

Q: Are there mobile applications?
A: Not at this time.

Q: Where can I report bugs/ideas for the website and/or Android application?
A: Contact us

Q: What do the icons represent?
A: The age and confirmation state of the sighting

Age <= 10 days	Confirmed	Possible	Questionable
Age > 10 days	Confirmed	Possible	Questionable