Russia’s attempt to super-size their nation’s borders may have just cost the citizens of Crimea their Golden Arches!
Fast food giant McDonald’s has closed ALL of its franchises in the disputed territory following Russia’s annexation of the peninsula earlier this year!
McD├óΓé¼Γäós explained that the shut downs were due to “manufacturing reasons├óΓé¼┬¥ in the towns of Simferopol, Sevastopol and Yalta.
Given the region’s current instability, it’s no surprise that the restaurant chain is pulling its business. But the move is leaving a lot of Crimeans without a job and a bad (worse?) taste in their mouths!
McDonald’s has offered to relocate many of them to stores in Ukraine, even providing free housing for three months for those willing to move!
The company released a statement, explaining:
“The company has provided an opportunity to all employees to transfer to any other McDonald’s restaurants in Ukraine preserving their positions, salaries and fees and paying to relocate employees and their families.├óΓé¼┬¥
With no end to the current strife in sight, we’re assuming McDonald’s won’t be the last business to pull out of Crimea!
Thanks a lot, Putin!
[Image via WENN.]
