Bewley's says it's 'immensely disappointed' with a Supreme Court ruling allowing upward only rent reviews at its Grafton Street café.
Group Chief Executive John Cahill says the annual rent of nearly 1.5 million euro is 'oppressive' and was set during the 2007 property bubble.
The court decision in favour of landlord Ickendel was based on the interpretation of a lease Bewleys signed up to in 1987.
Retail Excellence Ireland has slammed the Supreme Court's decision, saying it's bad for jobs and the domestic economy.
CEO David Fitzsimons says it's not just Bewleys that's being affected by today's ruling:
