Abans PLC clarifies: Local McDonald’s franchisee not under its umbrella

Tissa Fernando Wednesday, 27 March 2024 10:36 PM

But these are two related parties. For all technical reasons this has been set up but those who manage both are same.

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joshua Wednesday, 27 March 2024 10:44 PM

May not be Abans and same family member. No big difference.

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Saajidh Wednesday, 27 March 2024 11:04 PM

Subsidiary or not - reputation down the drain.

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Gt Thursday, 28 March 2024 12:01 AM

I was at mcdonalds some time ago sat in view of grill area, guy dropped my burger patty on floor, he then tried to finish the burger with it, I had to discretely call him over and ask him if that was for the burger I ordered he said yes, I said you can't serve that if its been on floor he said nono floor is clean, then I asked him to show underside of his shoe, I said all that crap on yoy shoe is probably on my burger, he said OK sry I'll make another one, then he thanked me for not telling manager( I didn't want him to get fired, people struggling these days), but I think it's down to management trying to cut down on wastage to maintain profit margins that made that guy try to give dirty burger, there are no health and safety standards anywhere, 2 times I've ordered kfc 1 burger had curly public type hair in it, 2nd time chicken drumstick had long hair cooked into it, profit over safety and standards is the issue, I've also had blackish chicken from kfc, think kfc is next

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Ganesh Thursday, 28 March 2024 12:52 AM

The quality of service of All major fast food restaurants in Sri Lanka is way below standards. The Burger King at the airport is a damn rip off at US$18 plus the way food is handled there is less than desirable. Everywhere else in the world they provide you with ketchup sachets but at Burger King at the airport they give in small lids. McDonald’s is no better burgers are cold and greasy.

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Mahila Thursday, 28 March 2024 01:11 AM

6.9 million Voters supported SLPP; MaRa the Messiah who borrowed beyond limits, resulting in Bankruptcy 03/2022 IS ONE and the SAME!!!??? So, 6.9 Mn., Voters responsible – SL Bankruptcy?

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Nimal R Thursday, 28 March 2024 04:32 AM

After all, why do we need McDonalds or Pizza Hut in Sri Lanka when they are considered as junk food. Pastries and other food available at outlets of Perera and Sons, Fab are not junk food. People should realise it.

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Sara nadaraja Thursday, 28 March 2024 04:46 AM

Oh preplanned?

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S.Dayan Thursday, 28 March 2024 04:48 AM

Useless statement. Majority in the country knows the association between Abans and McDonald's similar to other local franchisees of similar global fast food chains in Sri Lanka.

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What's the difference? Can someone explain? Thursday, 28 March 2024 04:50 AM

Abans Owner owns Mcdonalds franchise, not Abans itself. So confusing. I'm going to lose all my hair.

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Dinruta Thursday, 28 March 2024 05:11 AM

Rusi, It’s irrelevant. Bottomline is you guys can’t maintain the hygienic standards of the lowest unhygienic restaurant in the world.

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Smh Thursday, 28 March 2024 06:52 AM

I remember growing up without a McDonald's in Sri Lanka and lived to tell the tale. Nowadays, people act like it is an essential service. Calm down. McDonald's closure is a blessing to your health and purse.

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Flying Saucer Thursday, 28 March 2024 07:06 AM

What’s the matter, minor matter. One says “would you like fries with that?”. The other says “would you like flies with that?”

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Ravi Thursday, 28 March 2024 07:33 AM

Legally the point is valid and McDonalds should have made sure of the real franchise!! But this kind of vile activity involving an internationally renowned company like McDonald does not reflect favorably on Sri Lankan business models and conduct. But, there is nothing new!! Like the political head, like private companies!! ( like father like son!!!)

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Deepa Weerasekera Thursday, 28 March 2024 07:39 AM

What is important is NOT whether it is a part of McDonald’s International Restaurant Systems or the food giant McDonald. Most important issue is that the food of local McDonald (i.e Abans PLC) is UNHYGIENIC.

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Jaya Kumara Thursday, 28 March 2024 07:48 AM

PR campaign to damage control. Well , Sri Lankan corporations and government can cheat poor under educated Sri Lankan , but they can’t fool international organizations and governments.

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Yasasri Jayasinghe Thursday, 28 March 2024 07:57 AM

If the same individual who is managing the Abans owns 98.7% of the local operations of McDonald chain here, there's no point trying to separate Abans from International Restaurant Systems (Private) Limited. It's true under company law they are two different companies, but as customers we should be aware that same experience can be expected from both these companies .

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wsw Thursday, 28 March 2024 08:33 AM

How convenient? Setting up an offshoot branch for obvious reasons then shirking from brand responsibilities when things go wrong. Quite frankly, it's collectively embarrassing for the image of SL as well, when it's local franchisee fails in it hygiene obligations. Foreigners may feel its a reflection on society.

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Asanke Thursday, 28 March 2024 08:47 AM

In that case, you've disclosed misleading information in your annual report 22/23 (under the title "Abans milestones" in page 6). "Abans Restaurants Systems (Pvt) Ltd. - the first Sri Lankan retailer to franchise an international fast food restaurant chain, McDonald’s."

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Adwani Thursday, 28 March 2024 08:58 AM

"The majority shareholder of the said company is Rusi Pestonjee who owns a 98.73% stake in that company, and who is also the Managing Director of Abans PLC" - Hold my Tail not my Nose.

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UniDon Thursday, 28 March 2024 09:12 AM

This statement comes as no surprise. It illustrates how Abans conceals its unethical and deceptive business practices. Recently, I purchased a microwave from Abans' outlet at Bandaranayake International Airport while returning to Sri Lanka. Upon discovering that the oven was malfunctioning, I returned it to a local Abans outlet to be sent to their supposed repair center. Shockingly, the outlet manager claimed that the airport branch is not owned by Abans, despite being covered by a warranty card issued by them. This discrepancy has prompted an investigation by the Consumer Affairs Authority. I caution my fellow citizens of Sri Lanka to exercise caution when dealing with Abans, especially their airport outlet, which appears to be a dumping ground for faulty products of Abans.

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anil Thursday, 28 March 2024 09:17 AM

Next might be Pestonjee is not part of Abans PLC, he coincidentally happens to be a family member holding 98% shares

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My KFC Thursday, 28 March 2024 10:15 AM

Next can be KFC - Standard is Low

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D. Seneviratne Thursday, 28 March 2024 12:27 PM

It sound like "This child is not mine and only my husband's"

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Michael Perera Friday, 29 March 2024 08:08 PM

Sri Lankans do not need the overpriced rubbish sold by McDonalds, KFC etc., Not only of poor nutritonal value but dangerously contaminated with hormone induced growth chicken meat. Only stupid rich Sri Lankans purchase these foods to show off to their friends.!!

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