Tag: Russia
McDonald’s to Temporarily Close 850 Restaurants in Russia
DETROIT — McDonald’s is temporarily closing all of its 850 restaurants in Russia in response to the invasion of Ukraine, however, the chain will...
Wendy’s Pulls Out of Russia
DUBLIN, Ohio — After three years in the Russian market, the Wendy’s brand is moving out of the country following a franchisee change.
Canadian Chef to Compete in S. Pellegrino Cooking Cup
MONTREAL — Chef Danny Smiles usually cooks in the kitchen of Montreal’s Le Bremner (sister restaurant to celebrity chef Chuck Hughes’ Garde Manger) but, come June, the chef de cuisine will be competing inside a racing sailboat in Italy during the S. Pellegrino Cooking Cup.
Saskatchewan Premier Considers Russian Vodka Ban
SASKATCHEWAN — Saskatchewan Premier Brad Wall is considering yanking Russian vodka from government store shelves.
"We can send a small signal about what Saskatchewan thinks...
Protestors Target McDonald’s for Sochi Sponsorship
TORONTO — McDonald’s, and a handful of other sponsors of the Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics, have become the target of protesters who are calling...
Johnny Rockets Expands Internationally
ALISO VIEJO, Calif. — The Johnny Rockets footprint is expected to more than double with overseas expansion into the Dominican Republic, Indonesia, Nigeria, Russia,...
Wheat Harvest Concerns Prairie Farmers
TORONTO — Western Canada Wheat farmers are concerned about this year’s harvest due to rain and flooding combined with competition from international markets, according...
Maritime Farmers Optimistic for High Grain Prices
P.E.I. — While potato season is still a few weeks off, the possibility of high grain prices and greater export potential has Maritime farmers...
Maritime Farmers Optimistic for High Grain Prices
P.E.I. — While potato season is still a few weeks off, the possibility of high grain prices and greater export potential has Maritime farmers...