Fast-food chains recently came under pressure for not closing or suspending their companies in Russia.
Now McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Pepsi — which are hugely popular in Russia — are temporarily closing down their Russian stores.
McDonald’s was the first to say it would temporarily close its 850 restaurants while still paying its staff.
McDonald’s in Russia.
Quickly Starbucks followed suit, announcing the 13o Russian cafes will close immediately. Later, PepsiCo said it would suspend soda sales.
‘As many of you know, we have been operating in Russia for more than 60 years, and we have a place in many Russian homes,’ PepsiCo CEO Ramon Laguarta said in a note to global employees.
‘However, given the horrific events occurring in Ukraine we are announcing the suspension of the sale of Pepsi-Cola, and our global beverage brands in Russia, including 7Up and Mirinda,’ he continued.
