Why isn't there McDonalds in Namibia?

McDonald's studies countries as far as feasibility. This is done regularly based on solicitudes from the country by potential franchisees, or other things. The market is examined, the costs of doing business, the eating habits, potential, ability to import or produce locally to spec., etc. read more

McDonald's studies countries as far as feasibility. This is done regularly based on solicitudes from the country by potential franchisees, or other things. The market is examined, the costs of doing business, the eating habits, potential, ability to import or produce locally to spec., etc. read more

Namibia prefers local businesses which can boost the national economy and build local wealth over allowing international chain stores to take over the market. There are several South African companies operating in Namibia, but as far as I know they have to pass several regulatory investigations and abide to strict employment terms favouring the local workforce. read more

Whether they have just said no,non, nyet, nej, etc or whether they have flirted with McDonald's before giving them the elbow, there's many a place where the fast food giant has failed to make its mark. read more