The largest Finnish fast-food chain, Hesburger, has announced its intention to invest €12 million in opening ten new restaurants in western Ukraine over the next five years. This extensive expansion will significantly strengthen the brand’s presence in the Ukrainian market.
This is reported by Finway
Hesburger’s Development Plans in Ukraine
Founded in 1966, Hesburger currently operates over 480 restaurants in nine countries. In Ukraine, the company is already represented by seven establishments located in Kyiv and the Kyiv region. The planned opening of new restaurants in the western part of the country underscores the chain’s strategic interest in developing regions with a growing demand for food services.
In March 2025, Hesburger made a significant investment in Ukraine by opening a production and storage complex for producing patties and storing products just outside Kyiv. The facility can process up to 6 tons of meat per day and supply up to 50 restaurants simultaneously. This move marked the first major Finnish industrial investment in Ukraine since the onset of the full-scale war.
Exit from the Russian Market and Hesburger’s Strategies
Prior to the start of the large-scale war, Hesburger operated 38 restaurants in Russia and four in Belarus. However, as early as April 2022, the company made the decision to completely close its establishments in the Russian Federation, demonstrating support for international sanctions and the Ukrainian people.
“In March 2025, Hesburger invested €7.3 million by opening a production and storage complex for producing patties and storing products just outside Kyiv. The processing capacity of the facility is up to 6 tons of meat per day, with an expected output serving up to 50 restaurants. This initiative became the first Finnish industrial investment in Ukraine since the beginning of the full-scale war.”
The expansion of the network and Hesburger’s investments in Ukraine reflect confidence in the potential of the Ukrainian market and a commitment to support the country’s economic development even in wartime conditions.