McDonald’s estranged partner Vikram Bakshi said 18 out of the 43 outlets of the burger chain in the capital that have been closed since June due to expiry of eating house licences, reopened on Tuesday. The development follows a decision by the board of Connaught Plaza Restaurants ltd (CPRl), which passed a resolution on September 17 to reopen 21 outlets for which health licences have since been received, Bakshi said in a statement.
He further said: “18 restaurants in Delhi have reopened on Tuesday.” This decision has been taken by the board of CPRl, chaired by NClT appointed administrator Justice GS Singhvi, in the best interest of employees, vendors, landlords and all stakeholders, he added. When contacted, McDonald's India said: “Consequent on the termination of the franchise agreements of 169 McDonald's restaurants operated by CPRl in the North and East of India, effective September 6, CPRl is required to cease using the McDonald’s System and is no longer authorised to operate McDonald's restaurants.”
The company further said: “We will continue to take steps to exercise our legal and contractual rights.” In June, 43 outlets operated by CPRl were closed after the expiry of eating house licence.