McDonald’s to Allow Franchises in Russia
McDonald’s is widening its franchise operations in Russia to drive expansion deeper into provincial areas as rival international restaurant chains flock to the growing market.
The fast-food chain, which has run its own outlets since launching in Russia in 1990, is lining up more partners after last year picking Russia’s largest restaurant holding company Rosinter ROST.MM as its first franchisee.
“Beyond the Urals, we are interested in Western and Eastern Siberia, and we....