Countries With No McDonald’s

Countries With No McDonald’s

Radiocity
By Radiocity Team
Published Jul 09, 2025
McDonald’s shut down in 2009 during the financial crisis. Iceland chose to support local businesses instead of reopening fast food chains.

Iceland

McDonald’s shut down in 2009 during the financial crisis. Iceland chose to support local businesses instead of reopening fast food chains.

Due to political tensions and sanctions, McDonald`s is banned. Local chains like 'Mash Donalds' try to replicate the experience.

Iran

Due to political tensions and sanctions, McDonald`s is banned. Local chains like "Mash Donalds" try to replicate the experience.

The country has no foreign fast food chains, and McDonald’s is strictly prohibited due to its closed economic system.

North Korea

The country has no foreign fast food chains, and McDonald’s is strictly prohibited due to its closed economic system.

Macedonia (North Macedonia)

McDonald’s pulled out of the country in 2013 after a dispute with its local franchise partner—no outlets have returned since.

Yemen

Ongoing conflict and instability have prevented global chains like McDonald’s from operating here.

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Bermuda

This island has had a long-standing ban on foreign fast food chains to protect local culture and dining experiences.

Zimbabwe

Despite interest, economic instability and operational challenges have kept McDonald’s from entering the market.

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