World’s ‘WORST’ McDonald’s shuts down after cops were called out 900 times to fights – including one involving a raccoon
A MCDONALD’S restaurant considered one of the WORST in the world is shutting down for good.
The fast food restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, has been visited by cops more hundreds of times in the four decades it’s been open – including for one fight involving a raccoon.
Peter Crosthwaite, who owns the building, confirmed the franchise did not renew its lease and the restaurant will close in April.
A shocking video from 2013 that went viral online showed an all-in brawl in the restaurant.
More than 15 men were seen throwing blows to each other’s jaws, grappling on the floor and launching items at anyone in their path.
One man even pulled out a raccoon from his jacket during the altercation.
In 2018 alone, hundreds of emergency calls were made to police due to fights and unsavoury customers.
Last year, the McDonald’s was forced to reduce its operating hours because of its hostile environment.
But the unruly behaviour continued, which ultimately led to Ottawa Police Chief Charles Bordeleau sending a letter to McDonald’s Canada about the “ongoing criminal activity and social disorder”.
However, building owner Crosthwaite told CTV he believed dipping revenue due to poor infrastructure contributed to the franchise not renewing its lease.
He said: “The city tore up Rideau Street when they put the subway in.
“Then they re-tore it to enhance it, putting curbing in.
“There has also been freedom rallies and COVID, all these things are upheavals that can’t make it easy for a steady, reliable operation.”
McDonald’s Canada has been reached for comment.
In 2018, another clip dubbed “Legendary Rideau McDonald’s” gained overnight fame after three men were filmed beating each other with floor signs.
People brawling in McDonald’s is not isolated to Canada, there have also been some shocking incidents in UK.
One worker was captured whacking a female with a cleaning mop.
Another clip showed three thugs fighting outside the Ashford branch.