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Neil Shaw

Why M&S, Burger King and other big names are still open on Russia's high streets

A number of major global companies have pulled out of Russia since the invasion of Ukraine - closing shops and restaurants and shutting down factories. Companies such as McDonald's Coca Cola, Pepsi, Apple, Unilever, KFC and Pizza Hut have all stopped trading in Russia as well as stopping imports and exports.

But a number of major UK names are still operating in Russia - and the companies behind them say there is little they can do at this stage. Branches of M&S and Burger King remain open as do hotels operated by Accor and Marriott.

The brands say they are unable to close the operations in Russia as they do not directly own them - instead they are operating under complex franchise and licensing arrangements. According to the BBC, the companies have around 1,000 outlets operating under their names in Russia.

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