Why is there no McDonald's in Iceland?

After the financial crash of 2008, the one McDonald's restaurant in Reykjavik left town. It was not very established in the first place as the local burger chain, Hambórgarabúllan, was so popular that people basically boycotted the foreign chain. Now there are a number of great places to get a burger in Iceland.

Is Mcdonalds coming to Iceland?

The Roundup. Iceland is one of the most exotic touristic destinations, inviting billions of dollars each year. McDonald's is out of the country with no plans of coming back.

What country has no Mcdonalds?

The company has 34,480 restaurants in 119 countries, including Cuba and France, where it's especially beloved, even by foreigners. You won't find a Big Mac if you visit the Vatican City. And if you are one of the rare foreigners to make it inside North Korea, you won't find one there, either.

Is there a McDonalds in Antarctica?

There are over 36,000 McDonald's locations all over the planet, and the chain is on every continent except Antarctica.

Does Russia have McDonalds?

(CNN) The golden arches and Big Mac may have gone, but Russians saw 15 McDonald's restaurants reopen on Sunday under new branding and ownership, according to its owner Alexander Nikolaevich Govor. The American fast-food giant has been renamed "Vkusno & Tochka," which translates to "Tasty and that's it."

Why McDonald's Failed In Iceland

Why does Iceland have no army?

Iceland has no standing army. The most obvious reason is that the population of Iceland is too small to have a capable military, plus it is much too expensive. The Icelandic Coast Guard maintains defences for Iceland and is armed with small arms, naval artillery and air defence radar stations.

Why is there no Starbucks in Iceland?

There's no Starbucks in Iceland

It's a side effect of being a small country, we don't want other bigger countries to take over. So we tend to prefer Icelandic shops, and we already have two pretty big café chains, Kaffitár and Te og Kaffi, plus a lot of local or smaller cafés.

Does Iceland have KFC?

While Iceland does not sell official KFC but is doing a fried chicken bundle capable of feeding four people for £5. It includes a choice of chicken thighs, wings or strips as a main, a side including wedges, onion rings and corn, and a drink.

Is there Burger King in Iceland?

You won't find McDonalds or Burger King anywhere in Iceland, but after trying Hamborgarabullan's food you won't want to.

Is there Taco Bell in Iceland?

There are also a few Taco Bell restaurants and one TGI Fridays. Although you won't find a McDonalds in Iceland, there are plenty of delicious burger joints in Iceland where you can grab a bite to eat.

Why is there no fast food in Iceland?

After the financial crash of 2008, the one McDonald's restaurant in Reykjavik left town. It was not very established in the first place as the local burger chain, Hambórgarabúllan, was so popular that people basically boycotted the foreign chain. Now there are a number of great places to get a burger in Iceland.

Why are there so few dogs in Iceland?

In 1924, the city of Reykjavik banned keeping dogs as pets. The city's residents aren't all cat people—rather, the measure was meant to prevent echinococcosis, a type of tapeworm that can be passed from dogs to humans.

Is alcohol illegal in Iceland?

The ban on wine was lifted in 1922 and on spirits in 1935 but for some reason beer was banned in Iceland until 1989! Even today alcohol sales in Iceland are highly regulated and government run liquor stores (Vínbúðin) are the only places to buy alcohol in Iceland.

Who is the richest person in Iceland?

Thor Bjorgolfsson, born on March 19th, 1967, is an Icelandic entrepreneur and businessman, based in London. As of October 2019, Forbes listed him as the richest person in Iceland and the 1,116th richest in the world. In fact, he is the only billionaire in all of Iceland.

Why are there no trees in Iceland?

“The main reason is that the early settlers cut down and burned trees for cattle and charcoal production, which was a huge industry in Iceland in former times. Forests used to cover around 35% of Iceland's land area, but due to deforestation, we ended up with less than one percent.

Is Iceland a 3rd world country?

Despite its small population, Iceland rightfully holds its place as a first world country. Their smart management of their natural resources, high per capita GDP, and low crime rates have allowed Iceland to grow into a successful and happy country.

Is there snake in Iceland?

Don't worry; there are no snakes in Iceland. This is one of those great trivia facts about Iceland that always surprise people. The climate is too cold for those cold-blooded snakes (no pun intended). Sand snakes are when strong winds blow sand through the air in a stream so fast that it looks like a snake.

What's the drinking age in Iceland?

The legal drinking age in Iceland is 20. Grocery stores only have low-alcohol beer; all other alcohol is sold in state-controlled stores called Vínbúð, with limited opening hours. If you're arriving by plane and want to have some stronger alcohol on you, we advise to get some at the airport.

What is taboo in Iceland?

When it comes to Icelandic jokes, nothing is too dark; there are no taboos in Iceland.

Can you drink at 18 in Iceland?

Alcohol Age Restrictions In Iceland

The legal drinking age in Iceland is 20. This is significantly higher than most European countries, and it's to do with the historical voting age. The Icelandic voting age has come down to 18 now, but the drinking age stayed at 20.

Does Iceland smell like a fart?

Everything smells like farts

But it's undeniable that when you run a tap in Iceland, out flows a stench like rotting eggs mixed with hangover farts.

What is illegal in Iceland?

Snakes, lizards and turtles are illegal to own as pets in Iceland, although there have been a few cases in which they were smuggled through customs. A case of a smuggled turtle in the 1990s is the reason behind the ban as the owner contracted salmonella.

Are there prisons in Iceland?

Aside from Fangelsið Akureyri, which is in the northern city of Akureyri, prisons in Iceland are all located in the southwest end of the country. This includes the oldest prison, Hegningarhúsið, which is located in downtown Reykjavík. This roughly corresponds with the country's population centres.

Why is KFC so popular in Iceland?

Going to Kentucky

The oldest surviving foreign chain is KFC, which opened in 1980 in Hafnarfjörður. Icelanders love “to go to Kentucky” and confuse foreign friends with that phrasing.

How many KFC are in Iceland?

KFC however retains a strong position in the country and this reporter found 3 branches without even looking for them. The country boasts at least 4 more, not bad considering the entire population of Iceland is only 300,000. That's an incredible 1 KFC per 42,000 people compared to the UK ratio of 1/75,000.