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.
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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.
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.
Facing Economic Calamity, Putin Talks of Nationalizing Western Businesses
With the ruble collapsing, the economy contracting and people abandoning the country, Russia’s leader talks of a Western plot to destroy the country.
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.
‘BTS Meal’ Frenzy Forces Some McDonald’s Outlets in Indonesia to Close
Crowds of delivery drivers responding to a rush of online orders violated safe distancing measures as they flooded unprepared restaurants.
Russians Eat Burgers in Gloves. Should Everyone?
Status-conscious fast-food joints across Eastern Europe have offered their diners disposable gloves for years. The idea may find a wider audience in the pandemic era.
England’s Only County Without a McDonald’s Is About to Get One
Rutland, by some accounts England’s smallest county, is home to a Michelin-starred restaurant and various international offerings. Its council now says the fast-food outlet is welcome, too.