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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Mark Sweney

Burger King owner says operator in Russia refuses to shut shops

A Burger King restaurant in Moscow
A Burger King restaurant in Moscow. Photograph: Maxim Zmeyev/Reuters

The owner of Burger King has said the operator of its 800 stores in Russia has “refused” to close them, despite its demand to suspend trading after the invasion of Ukraine.

Last week, Burger King, which is owned by Restaurant Brands International (RBI), said it had suspended all supply chain, operational and marketing support for the Russian operation.

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