McDonald's Sweden to open seven new restaurants, including a prime spot in Kiruna and its 200th outlet in Stockholm's Mall of Scandinavia, signaling a strategic expansion in 2026.
The Swedish restaurant industry faces rising bankruptcies fueled by increased costs, even as new restaurants open under major brands and property investors in 2025.
Stockholm's Coco & Carmen restaurant remains closed amid a coordinated sanitation effort after listeria bacteria contamination affected over 100 guests and led to confirmed infections.
The Swedish VAT reduction on food faces criticism due to its exclusion of restaurants, raising concerns about comprehensive support for the food industry.
A listeria outbreak linked to a luxury Stockholm restaurant has led to dozens of hospitalizations and prompted an investigation.
At least 65 Max restaurant locations in Sweden have reported serious food safety violations, including mold and rodent contamination.