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The Impact Of McDonald’s Pulling Out Of Russia

Operator ZoneRestaurant Failures & Lessons/CNBC/7:51

McDonald's walked away from 850 locations and 62,000 employees in Russia, torching $1.4 billion rather than stay open during wartime. You think your biggest risk is a bad Yelp review, but geopolitical chaos can close your doors faster than a health inspector with a grudge. The golden arches taught every operator a lesson that night: diversification isn't just about your menu, it's about your markets.

— The Chef's Take

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