Burger King Mulls Russia Franchise

(Thursday, May 04, 2006) - The world's second-largest fast-food company, Burger King, is set to enter the Russian market, Vedomosti reported Wednesday, citing unidentified sources.

The Miami-based giant, which has more than 11,100 restaurants worldwide, is negotiating with several Russian companies that are interested in opening Burger King eateries here, Vedomosti reported, citing sources familiar with the situation.

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