McDonald’s opens first location in Ukrainian resort Bukovel

The new restaurant features modern service channels and strict safety protocols that suspend operations during air raids.

September 16, 2026
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McDonald’s Ukraine has opened its first restaurant in the Ukrainian resort destination of Bukovel, located in the village of Polyanytsia. This establishment represents the 10th new location opened by the fast-food chain during the year.

Spanning nearly 477 square meters, the facility features approximately 280 seats and incorporates modern service channels. Customers can place orders via self-service kiosks within the dining area, utilize the McDrive, or order in advance through the Mobile Order service on the McDonald’s mobile application. The dining room welcomes guests daily from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., while the McDrive operates from 5:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.

All McDonald’s restaurants in Ukraine follow enhanced safety protocols. Operations are temporarily suspended during air raid alerts to allow staff and visitors to seek shelter, and service resumes once the all-clear is given. During shifts, employees receive full compensation for any time spent in shelters.

The first McDonald’s in Ukraine opened in Kyiv on May 24, 1997. Currently, the company operates 131 restaurants across 44 populated areas and employs nearly 11,000 Ukrainians. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, 43 new locations have been launched.

Financial data from the analytical system Opendatabot indicates that McDonald’s in Ukraine achieved UAH 21.3 billion in revenue in 2025, marking a 26.6% increase compared to the previous year. Net profit grew by 21.3% to reach UAH 1.567 billion, and the company contributed UAH 3.5 billion in taxes to the state budget. Additionally, the company serves as a founding and the largest corporate partner of Ronald McDonald House Charities Ukraine. The foreign-invested enterprise is wholly owned by MCD Europe Limited based in London, United Kingdom.

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