Countries That Boycotted McDonald’s

  Areas without franchise It's the world's largest chain with over 36,000 locations in over 100 countries, so you can count on the fact that there's usually a McDonald's nearby. However, there are a number of places where the global chain has not been able to establish itself for reasons such as local wealth, taste, and politics. From Iceland and Barbados to North Korea, here's where the Big Mac has turned down.