McDonald’s has already been banned from these countries

By: Trademagazin Date: 2023. 09. 22. 10:19

Certainly, here is a brief list of countries where McDonald’s is banned, along with their reasons:

Bermuda: To protect its unique identity and tourism, Bermuda has banned foreign fast-food chains.
Iran: Iranian authorities banned the American fast-food chain and other American cultural restaurants to avoid cultural and political influences.
Bhutan: Bhutan preserves its traditions with strict cultural and trade restrictions, making it off-limits to McDonald’s.
Yemen: Due to political instability and violent conflicts, Yemen’s security situation does not allow for the operation of American fast-food chains.
North Korea: The lack of infrastructure, strict labor laws, and economic restrictions prevent McDonald’s from operating in North Korea.
North Macedonia: McDonald’s closed all of its restaurants in North Macedonia after its local franchise partner, SJ Company, lost operating rights.
Russia: In 2022, McDonald’s withdrew from Russia due to the Ukraine conflict and an unpredictable business environment.
Nepal: Absence of free trade and investment agreements, along with local cultural preferences, have kept McDonald’s from entering Nepal.
Cuba: McDonald’s was nationalized in Cuba after the socialist revolution and has not returned despite normalized relations.
Mali: Due to economic and political instability and a lack of basic infrastructure, McDonald’s does not operate in Mali.
Barbados: Relying heavily on tourism and emphasizing local cuisine, Barbados does not allow McDonald’s presence.