Burger King Russia partner 'refuses' to shut 800 shopsRestaurant Brands International Inc entered Russia a decade ago through a joint venture partnership with three entities. Burger King's parent company said on Thursday that it has not been able to close its 800 restaurants in Russia because its independent operator there "refused" to do so. Like Burger King, Starbucks does not own or operate its more than 100 cafes there. But unlike Burger King, it had a willing partner -- Kuwait-based Alshaya Group -- that immediately agreed to shut its Starbucks' locations in Russia and support its 2,000 employees. "Would we like to suspend all Burger King operations immediately in Russia?

Source: Bangkok Post March 19, 2022 02:17 UTC