Khamzat Khasbulatov, the president of the Russian arm of McDonald’s, has met with the governor of St. Petersburg to discuss the development of the fastfood chain in the city.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Data Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more


Importantly, governor assured Khasbulatov that the new McDonald’s outlets would be operational as soon as possible, with the usual two-year period for completing legal and organizational procedures being shortened to a minimum. Constructing the restaurants themselves takes only 4-5 months.


Market watchers expect the number of fastfood restaurants in St Petersburg to grow at a rate of 2.5 over the course of the next two years.

Just Food Excellence Awards - The Benefits of Entering

Gain the recognition you deserve! The Just Food Excellence Awards celebrate innovation, leadership, and impact. By entering, you showcase your achievements, elevate your industry profile, and position yourself among top leaders driving food industry advancements. Don’t miss your chance to stand out—submit your entry today!

Nominate Now