US fast-food restaurant chain McDonald‘s has announced that it will exit the Russian market, where it has been operating for more than 30 years.
In the statement made by the company, it was reported that the sales process of operations in Russia has been started.
“The humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine and the rapidly unpredictable work environment has led McDonald’s to conclude that its continued ownership of its business in Russia is no longer defensible and is not consistent with McDonald’s values,” the statement said. expression was used.
In the statement, it was stated that the company is trying to sell its entire portfolio of McDonald’s restaurants in Russia to a local buyer.
In the statement, it was stated that McDonald’s restaurants in Ukraine also continue to be closed, and McDonald’s System throughout Europe supports Ukrainian refugees through food donations, shelter, and employment.
McDonald’s announced on March 8 that it would temporarily close 850 restaurants in Russia, where 62,000 people are employed, in response to Russia’s attack on Ukraine.