The Reuters- McDonald's in Russia has registered possible brand names for the firm that will take over its fast-food restaurants there, including Fun and Tasty and The Same One patent filings on Friday.
The world's largest burger chain, with nearly 850 restaurants in Russia, is selling one of its local licenses in response to Russia's military campaign in Ukraine and the subsequent wave of Western outrage and sanctions.
The company said on Friday that the trademarks registered with Russia's Rospatent Agency, from which it originally planned to choose one brand, including Just Like That and Open Checkout McDonald's, which owns 84% of its restaurants in Russia, is one of the biggest international brands to leave since February.
The restaurants it owns are sold to Alexander Govor, who runs a franchise of 25 restaurants. Other franchisees will be given the option of working under the new brand.