McDonald's loses lawsuit over rent at Tiller
The company Food Folk Norway, which operates McDonald's restaurants in Norway, has lost a lawsuit against the owner of the building where they are located at Tiller in Trondheim. The case concerned how much the company should pay in rent for its premises.
The conflict arose because McDonald's believed the rent was too high. They therefore chose to sue the landlord to have the agreement changed. The company wanted a lower rent, but the court did not uphold their claim.
The verdict means that Food Folk Norway must now pay several million kroner more in rent than they had hoped. The court has evaluated the contract and concluded that the current terms shall remain in effect.
It is not yet known whether McDonald's will appeal the verdict to a higher court. The case demonstrates the importance of clear agreements in commercial lease relationships, especially when large sums are involved over a long period of time.