McDonald's bows to pressure and shutters more than 800 eateries in Russia
Source: NBC News
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McDonald's also said it was closing Ukrainian restaurants while "continuing to pay full salaries for our Ukrainian employees," many of whom have sought sanctuary from the fighting in nearby Poland.
"In Poland and many other markets across Europe, our System has literally opened their homes, their hearts, and their restaurants" to those who have fled, the company said in its statement.
"The conflict in Ukraine and the humanitarian crisis in Europe has caused unspeakable suffering to innocent people," it said. "We join the world in condemning aggression and violence and praying for peace."
McDonald's said it would keep paying the salaries of its Russian workers, as well.
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Read more: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/mcdonalds-bows-pressure-shutters-800-eateries-russia-rcna19183
ProudMNDemocrat
(16,785 posts)Blue Owl
(50,375 posts)erronis
(15,258 posts)nycbos
(6,034 posts)One of the things the organizers called for was McDonald's and other large companies who didn't join the boycott of Russia. He specifically emphasize McDonald's because Chicago is where their global headquarters is.
BigmanPigman
(51,593 posts)Tony Bourdain went there and there were two of them built right next door to each other.
I've been pissed off at them and Coca-Cola for a week when I saw they were still doing business in Russia. Now both are finally on board.
Delphinus
(11,830 posts)a list (or a way to find one) of those who have yet to support Ukraine?
BigmanPigman
(51,593 posts)Uncle Joe
(58,362 posts)I count a 123 not including law firms, consulting firms and real estate firms.
Delphinus
(11,830 posts)I will check it out.