21 minutes agoMcDonald's temporarily shut down restaurants in Russia
Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)The fast food network said it will temporarily close all 850 restaurants in Russia, as the world continues to respond to the invasion of Ukraine from Moscow. However, McDonald's said it will continue to pay its 62,000 employees in Russia “who have poured their hearts and souls into the brand [...]
However, McDonald's said it will continue to pay its 62,000 employees in Russia “who have poured their hearts and souls into our McDonald's” brand.
Our “Velerate means that we cannot ignore the unnecessary human suffering that unfolds in Ukraine”, CEO Chris Kempkinski said.
He also said it is impossible to know when the branches will be reopened.
The steps taken by McDonald's follow the brand, including Apple, Samsung, Zara and some high-level retail vendors who have reduced their availability in Russia.
