The move highlighted deepening political rifts for multinational corporations in the region and followed boycotts after the chain’s Israeli franchise owner donated meals to soldiers.
Tag: Fast Food Industry
McDonald’s Apologizes for ‘Global Technology Outage’ That Hit Japan, Australia and Elsewhere
Customers had problems ordering at restaurants in several countries on Friday. Restaurants in Japan closed, while some in Australia reportedly reverted to using pen and paper.
Burger King Thailand’s ‘Real Cheeseburger’: All Cheese, No Meat
The latest fast-food stunt to sweep the internet is the “Real Cheeseburger” from Burger King Thailand, 20 slices of American cheese on a bun with no sauce or meat.
Restaurant Chain Franchises Face Scrutiny From the FTC
Troubles at the restaurant chain Burgerim highlight concerns about whether franchisees need more protection in their contracts with franchisers.
Burger King Is Hungry Jack’s in Australia. What Will Wendy’s Be?
The American burger chain plans to enter the Australian market. The problem? There’s already a fast food company down under with the same name.
McDonald’s Begins to Reopen Restaurants in Ukraine This Week
Three outlets will open in Kyiv for delivery, before a wider reopening in the capital and west of the country over the next two months.
Russia Opens Rebranded McDonald’s Restaurants, Without the Golden Arches
The reopening of the fast-food stores under Russian ownership (and with a new logo) illustrates the economy’s surprising resilience in the face of intense sanctions, though tough times lie ahead.
Food Companies, Long Symbols of the West in Russia, Pause Operations
After years of cultivating the Russian market, McDonald’s, Starbucks, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola said they would temporarily close locations or stop selling products there.
Fast-Food Chains Stay Open in Russia, Mostly Quiet About Ukraine
Many fast-food chains are facing growing pressure on social media platforms and from large investors to halt operations in Russia.
Popeyes Opens Its First Location in London
On Saturday, curious customers waited for hours at an East London shopping mall to get a taste of the Louisiana-based restaurant’s fried chicken.