McDonald’s plans to open 11 restaurants in Ukraine in 2026, according to Vitaliy Stefurak, McDonald’s development director in Ukraine.
“Next year, we plan to open at least 11 restaurants. And in 2027-28, we expect to accelerate the development of the chain to 15 new establishments per year. We see prospects for development in Ukraine, so we are working to gradually increase investment,” he told the Interfax-Ukraine news agency.
According to Stefurak, nine openings were planned for 2025, but the plan was adjusted. De facto, in 2025, the chain will expand by 11 new establishments, and three new and one renovated restaurants will be opened by the end of the year. Last year, UAH 1.8 billion was invested in the development and renovation of the chain, and this year, about UAH 2 billion.
In 2025, the company achieved its goal by opening restaurants in the Zakarpattia region, the last region where McDonald’s had not previously been represented. As for future locations, according to the development director, the focus will be on increasing the number of restaurants in cities where the chain is already present.
“Our priority areas for development are Kyiv, cities with a population of over one million, regional centers and their satellites (provided there is sufficient traffic), as well as locations on popular highways. Today, we are concentrating on central and western Ukraine,” he said.
He named popular tourist locations as one of the promising areas (at the end of 2023, the chain opened a restaurant in Yaremche). “We will have the final decisions on the development plan for 2026 at the beginning of the year, but I will lift the veil a little: yes, next year there may be new establishments in tourist centers in western Ukraine,” Stefurak said.
The first McDonald’s restaurant in Ukraine was built on May 24, 1997, in Kyiv. Currently, 117 restaurants are operating in Ukraine, while another 15 restaurants are closed due to safety requirements.
According to YouControl, McDonald’s in Ukraine received UAH 9.9 billion in revenue in the first half of 2025, which is 26.9% more than in the same period last year. Net profit decreased to UAH 845.314 million compared to UAH 874.762 million in the first half of 2024.
The owner of PII “McDonald’s Ukraine Ltd.” is listed as MCD Europe Limited (100%, London, UK).
McDonald’s Ukraine Ltd., which operates the McDonald’s fast food restaurant chain in Ukraine, opened a new restaurant on October 10 in the village of Lypyny (62 Okruzhna Street), at the entrance to the city of Lutsk, according to the company’s press service.
This restaurant is the 115th in the chain and the seventh to be implemented in partnership with AZK. The opening is part of the chain’s strategy to develop along highways. The new restaurant is located on the Lutsk bypass and at the entrance to the city from Rivne. It was implemented in partnership with WOG, which is under construction and will soon open nearby.
The restaurant, with an area of over 470 square meters, has 115 seats in the hall and another 134 on the terrace. McDonald’s is the third restaurant in the chain in the Volyn region, creating 60 jobs.
The first McDonald’s restaurant in Ukraine opened on May 24, 1997, in Kyiv. There are currently 114 restaurants operating in Ukraine, with another 15 restaurants closed due to safety requirements.
According to Opendatabot, McDonald’s in Ukraine increased its revenue by 30% to UAH 16.8 billion in 2024, and its net profit by 23.2% to UAH 1.6 billion.
The owner of McDonald’s Ukraine Ltd. is listed as MCD Europe Limited (100%, London, United Kingdom).
On Monday, September 29, the KFC restaurant chain opened its first restaurant in Ukraine with a menu based entirely on plant-based alternatives to meat at the Blockbuster Mall in Kyiv.
According to the company’s press service, the dishes offered are based on mycoprotein, an ingredient derived from a natural mushroom that is rich in protein and fiber, contains no cholesterol, and has a significantly lower carbon footprint compared to animal meat. The recipes also use dairy products and eggs, so the line is positioned as vegetarian rather than vegan.
The menu includes veggie strips, veggie burgers, veggie twisters, rice boxes, and salads with veggie strips. Some dishes are served in special “green” packaging.
The new restaurant design features green accents instead of the traditional red ones. The company emphasizes that the availability of the plant-based line across the entire KFC chain will depend on consumer activity at the pilot restaurant. KFC has been operating in Ukraine since 2012, and the Ukrainian KFC chain currently has over 60 restaurants.
Hesburger, the largest fast food chain in Finland, plans to invest more than EUR12 million in at least 10 new restaurants in the western regions of Ukraine over the next 5 years, the Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food has announced.
According to the report, Deputy Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine Oksana Osmachko discussed further ways of developing cooperation between Ukraine and Finland with Janne Harjunpaa, CEO of the Eastoffice of Finnish Industries, and Wanda Zamitska-Bergendale, CEO of Hesburger Ukraine.
“In March 2025, Hesburger made an investment of EUR 7.3 million, opening a production and warehouse complex for the production of cutlets and storage of products near Kyiv. The facility’s capacity is up to 6 tons of meat per day, and the expected volume is to serve up to 50 restaurants. Ten new jobs have been created,” the ministry said, adding that this initiative was the first Finnish industrial investment in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.
The East Office of Finnish Industries is the official representative office of Finnish business, which serves as a coordination platform for leading Finnish companies to promote their interests, develop business ties and create a favorable environment for investment and commercial activities.
Among the main members of East Office are Kone, Wärtsilä, Fortum, Neste, Outokumpu, Valmet, Orion, Tikkurila, Metso and other key players in the Finnish economy. The total annual turnover of all participating companies is about EUR 50 billion.
The Finnish company Hesburger was founded by Heikki Salmela and his wife Kirsti Salmela and started its fast food business in 1966 in the town of Naantali.
Hesburger currently operates in nine countries and has more than 480 restaurants, including 269 in Finland, 64 in Lithuania, 53 in Estonia, 53 in Latvia, 32 in Bulgaria, two in Germany and one in Poland. In Ukraine, Hesburger currently has seven locations in Kyiv and Kyiv region.
In Finland, Hesburger employs more than 6 thousand people, while the total number of employees in the chain exceeds 9.1 thousand.
The Chornomorka fish restaurant chain has announced the opening of restaurants in the capitals of Lithuania and Hungary.
“We are opening new Chornomorkas. Even two: in Vilnius and Budapest! So if you like to fry fish, we miss you very much – join the team,” the chain said in a Facebook post.
According to its website, as of May, the chain operates 36 restaurants in Ukraine, Moldova, Slovakia, the Czech Republic, Austria, and Poland.
In the very heart of Kyiv, on the picturesque Dnipro embankment, Veranda na Dnipre restaurant continues to invite guests and celebrity ambassadors. The new promotional video, which features Olympic champion Olga Harlan, is a vivid confirmation of the restaurant’s unique concept.
In the video, the restaurant’s brand chef Sergey Bashinsky demonstrates the exquisite skill of cooking lobster. The video culminates in the moment when Olga Harlan, with her trademark grace and determination, cuts the lobster with a sword. This vivid image symbolizes the perfect combination of culinary and sports professionalism.
“It was a unique experience to combine my sportsmanship with the art of cooking. I am very pleased to be a part of this story, which so successfully emphasizes the values of health and excellence that underlie Veranda na Dnipro. Here, every moment is a holiday,” comments Olga Harlan.
Collaboration with the Olympic champion was an important step for the restaurant in creating a new aesthetic. Olga, who symbolizes not only strength but also elegance, perfectly complements the atmosphere of the restaurant, where luxury and a sense of celebration reign.
“We are proud to work together with such an outstanding personality as Olga Harlan. Her sporting achievements, patriotism and love for haute cuisine perfectly resonate with our vision of the restaurant as a place where special moments are born,” says brand chef Sergey Bashinsky.
Veranda na Dnepre is known for its rich menu, which includes dishes from 12 cuisines. Organic products cooked with love for details, signature drinks and desserts, as well as the largest wine list in Ukraine create a real gastronomic pleasure.
Every detail in the restaurant is carefully thought out to give guests comfort, coziness and perfect service. From business meetings to romantic evenings, Veranda na Dnipro is always the best choice for celebrating moments you want to remember forever.
