Focus

McDonald's planning to reopen some restaurants in Ukraine

12 Aug 2022 09:46am
Plans to reopen Mcdonald's in Ukraine - 123RF Photo
Plans to reopen Mcdonald's in Ukraine - 123RF Photo
ANKARA - The United States-based multinational fast food chain company McDonald's announced on Thursday that it is planning to reopen some restaurants in Ukraine, Anadolu Agency (AA) reported.

"We've spoken extensively to our employees who have expressed a strong desire to return to work and see our restaurants in Ukraine reopen, where it is safe and responsible to do so," Senior Vice President Paul Pomroy said in a statement.

"After extensive consultation and discussion with Ukrainian officials, suppliers, and security specialists, and in consideration of our employees' request to return to work, we have decided to institute a phased plan to reopen some restaurants in Kyiv and western Ukraine, where other businesses have safely reopened," he added.

Pomroy said the company would start working with suppliers to get products to restaurants over the next few months, make physical properties ready to serve customers, bring restaurant teams and employees back on site, and implement enhanced procedures and protocols to support customer safety.

McDonald's paused its restaurant operations in Ukraine on Feb 24 due to Russia's war on the country. - BERNAMA

Ukraine
McDonald
fast food chain
Kyiv
Restaurant
More Like This
Photo for illustration purposes only.
Photo for illustration purposes only.
World Singapore hangs third drug trafficker in a week
The hanging at Changi prison followed the Nov 15 execution of two men -- a 39-year-old Malaysian and a 53-year-old Singaporean -- also for drug trafficking.
A chimpanzee is pictured at the Pridadomus recovering centre in Villena, near Alicante. AFP FILE PIX
A chimpanzee is pictured at the Pridadomus recovering centre in Villena, near Alicante. AFP FILE PIX
World Chimps are upping their tool game, says study
"Planet of the Apes" may have been onto something.
US President-elect Donald Trump is handing top roles in his future administration to a mix of allies, provocateurs and a few relatively conventional figures. - (Photo by various sources / AFP)
US President-elect Donald Trump is handing top roles in his future administration to a mix of allies, provocateurs and a few relatively conventional figures. - (Photo by various sources / AFP)
World Trump's top team: Firebrands and stalwarts
WASHINGTON - US President-elect Donald Trump is handing top roles in his future administration to a mix of allies, provocateurs and a few relatively conventional figures. Most positions require Senate approval, which brings added scrutiny. Here is who Trump has chosen so far: - Health Secretary:...
The International Criminal Court on Nov 21, 2024 issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as a Hamas' military chief. - (Photo by DEBBIE HILL / POOL / AFP)
The International Criminal Court on Nov 21, 2024 issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as a Hamas' military chief. - (Photo by DEBBIE HILL / POOL / AFP)
World ICC warrants critical step in holding Israeli leaders accountable - BDS
All States parties to the Rome Statute, including deeply complicit ones such as Germany and the UK, are now compelled to meet their duty, fully cooperating with the ICC and executing these arrest warrants.