No two countries that both had a McDonald’s restaurant have ever gone to war, or so a popular international business/political science theory has repeatedly claimed, but the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has put a lie to the myth. Worse still, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine (or whatever euphemism Russia has been using this week) has now led to the hamburger giant’s decision to leave Russia altogether. When Russia began its incursion three months ago, international pres

In a conflict that has been marked by shockingly high casualty rates among both combatants and civilians, the war in Ukraine has added an unusual, albeit far less important, category to the list: trademarks. Responding to Western political pressure and mounting economic sanctions, Russia has decreed that Western intellectual property assets are essentially forfeited by companies that have stopped doing business in the country. The long-term impact on these and other Western b

Everyone knows that chicken nuggets just aren’t the same without a dipping sauce. And no one knows that better than McDonald’s. Recently, the fast-food chain announced Monday that it is bringing back its wildly popular Szechuan Sauce for a limited time starting March 31 and only “while supplies last.” Described as a savory and slightly sweet taste profile with hints of soy, garlic, ginger and mild vinegar, many fans of Chicken McNuggets swear by it while others swear about it