The fast food chain McDonald’s announced a few hours ago its intention, at least temporarily, to close the 850 restaurants it operates in Russia. In a statement sent by the CEO of the company to Chris Kempczinski to employees and franchisees, the US multinational endorses “joining the world to condemn aggression and violence while praying for peace”.
In the same text, the maximum leader of the chain speaks of “the humanitarian crisis in Europe that is causing untold suffering innocent people”. In this way, he explains that “the number one priority of the company since the beginning of this crisis has been and will be ‘our people'”.
McDonald’s carries present in the United States for more than thirty years, become a symbol after the fall of the Berlin Wall and the disappearance of the USSR. The news, which involves more than 62,000 workers in 850 restaurants, also affects dozens of suppliers, which Kempczinski also refers to in his message.
After various consultations with Rick Hernandez, chairman of the company, and with the approval of the rest of the board of directors, McDonald’s temporarily suspends all its activities in Russia, from restaurants to operations with suppliers.
In the text, they say they “understand the impact it will have on their Russian colleagues and partners”, which is why McDonald’s workers in Russia They will continue to receive their salary.
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