Russia's Burger King refuses to shut and 800 restaurants will remain open

"Russia has refused to close down their 800 Burger King restaurants despite demands from the
company to suspend all trading, owners have said.

The parent company of Burger King, Restaurant Brands International, announced that all operations would end for their franchised outlets in Russia following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which is now well into its third week. 

But the main operator of the business, businessman Alexander Kolobov, who is in a joint partnership with Restaurant Brands and oversees the day-to-day of the 800 restaurants, has 'refused' to close down the chain." DM