McDonald's stores shut in Sri Lanka over poor hygiene case

The Commercial High Court of Colombo ordered the closures until April 4, after the parent company accused the local franchise holder of failing to meet international hygiene standards.

The logo of a US fast food restaurant McDonald's. ((Credit: AFP)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

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COLOMBO - McDonald's stores across Sri Lanka shut Sunday after the US fast-food giant launched a legal battle with its local franchise holder over allegations of

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McDonald's stores shut in Sri Lanka over poor hygiene case

The Commercial High Court of Colombo ordered the closures until April 4, after the parent company accused the local franchise holder of failing to meet international hygiene standards.

The logo of a US fast food restaurant McDonald's. ((Credit: AFP)

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