On Sunday, an attorney representing McDonald’s announced the termination of the fast-food chain’s agreement with its local partner in Sri Lanka, leading to the closure of all 12 outlets across the country. Sanath Wijewardane, the attorney for McDonald’s, cited “standard issues” as the reason for the termination and hinted at the possibility of McDonald’s returning with a new franchisee in the future. Although the termination was finalized on Wednesday, the stores continued operations for a few days thereafter. Abans, the local partner, refrained from commenting on the matter. While Wijewardane did not specify the issues leading to the termination, local media reported allegations of poor hygiene, prompting McDonald’s to take legal action against Abans. Abans, which has been partnered with McDonald’s since 1998 according to its website, remained silent on the matter. Sri Lanka, a nation of 22 million people in the Indian Ocean, is currently undergoing recovery from a significant financial crisis, adding further context to the termination of the McDonald’s partnership.