Russian McDonald's After Sanctions - What's Changed?

McDonald's was EXTREMELY successful in Russia. They say they left without intention to go back but I'm not so sure.

Everything about how McDonalds changed in Russia after they sold their stores, and the terms of their deal when they left.

00:00 Intro
00:31 The new Russian brand
01:05 Inside Vkusno I Tochka
01:33 How the menu changed in McDonald's replacement in Russia
05:14 How McCafe was rebranded in Russia
05:28 Taste test and food review
09:02 Did the equipment or uniforms change?
09:41 The bathroom in Vkusno I Tochka
10:08 Weird Russian fast food laws
10:44 Salary in Vkusno I Tochka
12:14 How I felt after eating Russia's McDs rebrand
12:31 The difference between Russian and American McDonalds
13:25 Who did McDonalds sell to in Russia?
13:40 The terms of McDonald's deal with Russia
15:02 What really changed in Russian McDonalds?

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[lolcode_lua]

As a Russian person I can say that all sanctions did is rename some brands and mess up the gaming industry

[playerGR]

In fact, for the most part in Russia, McDonald's was popular among schoolchildren and students.

[spookydeadite]

The stuff there looks way yummier tbh
They even look cleaner compared to the McDonald's here in America

[janplex]

This is still better then McDonald’s in the Czech republic!!

[СашаСтепашкин]

Fun fact in russia ice cream machine is still always working in every single mcdonalds even after sanctions

[maxevenz]

"Big Special" is actually the new Big Tasty, and the new Big Mac is now called "Big Hit"

[pimpompoom]

USA MacDonald's service has gotten terrible. The kids they're hiring aren't the best workers, they often can't make change, they get orders messed up and they often forget napkins, condiments, straws and coffee cream. MacDonald's may have started in America, but since Roy Krock stopped being the CEO the service has gotten terrible. MacDonald's in America is on the way towards bankruptcy and Burger King isn't far behind. Glad to see they're still doing well in Russia-albeit under a different name.

[lynxspooky]

Tried some burgers and wraps in this renewed Mac. And I like them more than those which were made before the sanctions. Previously almost all McDonalds burgers (at least in Russia) had been a bit flavourless.

[НиколайМорозов-эч]

Hello everyone from Russia! I am from Voskresensk, never believe the media, especially the federal ones, our countries lie about each other a lot. All love and kindness!😌❤️❤️❤️

[EdwardBratkov]

Tom, great video! I love how you covered all aspects including transition, rebranding, food review, and weren’t afraid to film the workers. Other reviewers stated that they were strictly forbidden by management to film the employees. Looking forward to your next video.

[Jase]

The MacDonald's stores in Australia are always dirty. The tables and floors are always covered in food. The toilets look like they never get cleaned.

[jukebox]

As a russian i can't say that all people call mcdonald's 'vkusno i tochka'. All people around me call it 'mac' bc it simple and we all used to it and we all understand that macd's will be back eventually

[themetalhead]

I have been eating McDonald's every day for 17 years here in the states. I am impressed by the variety on the Russian menu and would like to try it.

[andresito]

As a Russian I can say that "Big Special" is actually "Big Tasty"

[evilshrimp]

The difference in salary between Russia and USA is that in Russia if you get 1, 100$ that is already after all the taxes.

[BLET_artem]

Next food review idea: "Checking out Shaurma"
It's a half kilo of vegetables and meat with mayo, ketchup and lemon juice wrapped in thin bread "lavash".
It can sound gross, but it's so TASTY! (Ofc, because it is a street food, the quality will be different in different "restaurants", but in the worst case scenario you'll get a li'l bit'o date with toilet)
Also, they're very different from KFC and Vkusno i Tochka wrappers (rolls)

[Bertie_Ahern]

All the sanctions stuff is largely ridiculous. Having said that, this menu looks MUCH better than McDonald's typical menu, so maybe that's a plus?

[ЕленаЗиновьева-яър]

Похоже производитель соусов не захотел выкидывать уже сделанную упаковку и посоветовал покупателю приобрести много черных маркеров. 🤣🤣🤣

[stephengiannone]

This place is better than the slop my McDonald's serves.

[LeJones]

Very amusing, and also v. informative! Good for you! Keep up the good work!