A growing list of companies across virtually every industry have cut ties with Russia, but some household names are trying to continue with business as usual, risking backlash from consumers and investors.
Papa John's has pizza boxes in Moscow. The photo was taken by Sergei BobylevTASS.
Europe's biggest hotel group Accor, which has 55 locations in Russia and has 2,000 workers there, has not distanced itself from Russia yet.
Papa John's has 185 stores in Russia and is one of the companies continuing their business there.
The CEO of the Japanese fashion brand said clothing is a necessity of life, even as H&M stopped sales in Russia. The people of Russia have the same right to live as we do.
Accor, Marriott, Hyatt, InterContinental, Mars, and Papa John's did not respond to Forbes' requests for comment at the time of publication.
McDonald's temporarily closed all of its stores in Russia due to the invasion of Ukraine. The parent company of Kentucky Fried Chicken said Tuesday it was stopping investment in Russia. Coca-Cola said it was suspending operations in Russia. Deborah Meaden, an investor who stars on the hit BBC business show Dragons Den, has only gone and done it. Coca Cola stopped trade in Russia after people on the social networking site urged them to stop drinking the soft drink. The company said it was suspending production and sales in Russia. Starbucks said Tuesday it was suspending all business activities in Russia, including shipment of its products, and that its Russian licensee agreed to support nearly 2,000 employees after stores close.
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