The Week contest - From Russia with fries

Last week’s question: In a clear response to U.S. sanctions. Russia has shut down nine McDonald’s outlets and placed 200 more under investigation for possible health violations. If Russian President Vladimir Putin set up his own fast-food chain to replace McDonald’s, what would he call it?

Results:

FIRST PLACE: Burger Czar

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Mark Chartier, Lyme, Conn.

SECOND PLACE: Little C-zars

Jim Lomker, Doylestown, Pa

THIRD PLACE: Red Mobster

Jonathan Sternberg, Burlington, Vt.

HONORABLE MENTIONS:

Bare-Chested Burgers

Alan Kramer, Milwaukee

Golden Olig-Arches

Andy Salinger, Albuquerque N.M.

Putin on the Frites

Van Tunstall, Aptos, Calif.

In-And-Out-Of-Ukraine Burgers

Michael Tangredi, St Joseph, Minn.

Hammer & Pickle

Nick Consales, Newton, NJ

Red Octoburger's

Paul Harris, Beaufort, S.C.

KGBurger

Janine Witte, New Hope, Pa.

One Guy Burgers

Howard Michael, Melbourne, Fla.

Ruble Tuesdays

Jerry Seixas, Scottsdale, Ariz.