McDonald's ends deal with Sri Lanka partner, outlets closed - attorney
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COLOMBO, March 24 (Reuters) - McDonald's has ended an agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka over "standard issues" and all 12 outlets are closed, an attorney for the U.S. company said on Sunday.
"The parent company decided to terminate the agreement with the franchisee due to standard issues," said Sanath Wijewardane, an attorney for McDonald's. "They are not in business in the country. They may decide to return with a new franchisee."
A spokesperson for the local partner, Abans, declined to comment. (Reporting by Uditha Jayansinghe; Editing by Krishna N. Das)
