Contact Linda and Mehdi WIN A RESTAURANT
Contact Linda and Mehdi WIN A RESTAURANT
3 restaurants, 3 keys, 3 shortlisted candidates · Participation open until December 15, 2026 · Results on December 31
La Défense

Competition: 3 meals to be won in La Défense!

No down payment, no credit. Just give it a try.

Without a degree No experience Accompanied
WIN A RESTAURANT FOR €50

A question before you start? Contact Linda and Mehdi

Google review
3 restaurant keys to be won: 3 different candidates
The salad bar key
Salad Break Key
The pasta bar key
Pasta Break Key
The key to the grill bar
Pause Grill key

Three restaurants, three keys, three selected candidates.

Every restaurant has its key, and every key has its candidate. Winning a key means becoming the owner of the restaurant it belongs to. Try for one, two, or all three: each key is another chance.

1 restaurant key 1 chance to be selected €50
2 restaurant keys 2 chances to be selected €100
3 restaurant keys 3 opportunities to be selected €130
The three keys for €130 instead of €150.
How to participate?

It's simple, in three steps

Allow a quarter of an hour. Nothing to prepare, nothing to download, no documents to provide.

1

You choose your restaurant key

The salad bar, the pasta bar or the grill bar: one key per restaurant. One, two or all three, it's up to you how many chances you want to give yourself.

2

You answer a few questions

Who you are, why this restaurant speaks to you, what you would do with it. Written in your own words. No CV, no business plan, no diploma.

3

On December 31, three candidates receive their keys

One candidate per restaurant, chosen by the jury under judicial supervision. Each becomes the owner of their establishment, accompanied by Linda and Mehdi.

No lottery: every application is read by the jury. It's not your background that matters, it's your passion.

The batch

What you won per restaurant

A restaurant that's already up and running, in Europe's leading business district.

€0
to borrow
Neither contribution, nor credit, nor personal guarantee
Day 1
the restaurant is open
Established clientele, team in place, equipped kitchen
180
visitors per day
The neighborhood's rhythm, lunchtime after lunchtime
8
employees
Trained teams, who know the ropes

It's your turn

✓ The restaurant and its business, freehold property
✓ The kitchen and all the equipment, in working order
✓ The client base and reputation, built over 20 years
✓ The profits: from day 1, they're yours

You are free to

✓ Keep the concept or reinvent it your own way
✓ Organize and recruit as you see fit
✓ Sell it on one day: it's your property
✓ Lean on Linda and Mehdi during the first few months

To be frank

You are taking over the restaurant, its business, the goodwill, and the commercial lease.

The teams stay with the restaurant: their contracts follow you, as in any takeover.

The Pause Team
Do you project

Your life, January 1st

This isn't a project to be built. It's an existing house, waiting for you.

7:30 AM

You open up with your keys. The team arrives, the kitchen starts. You didn't have to build anything: everything was already there.

12:15 p.m.

The room is full. These are the neighborhood regulars, those who have been coming for years. They are your clientele now.

4 PM

You close up, count your till and what's left is yours. You have no bank to repay, nor partner to report to.

Evening

You go home the owner of a restaurant in La Défense. Three months earlier, you had filled out a 15-minute form.

I'M TRYING TO WIN A €50 RESTAURANT VOUCHER

Participation open until December 15, 2026

Clarification

The Three Questions that we are asked the most

"I'll pay €50 and get the restaurant?"

No. The €50 registers you for the competition and proves your serious intent. The restaurant, however, goes to the candidate who provided the best response.

"Do you have to be a professional to do it?"

No. No diploma, no kitchen experience, no entrepreneurial background. Mehdi knew nothing about the restaurant business when he started. You will be trained and supported.

"What if I suddenly find myself alone?"

That won't happen. The team is staying, the customers have been there for years, and Linda and Mehdi will be there to support you while you find your feet.

The question everyone is asking

Why €50 to participate?

If it's free, thousands of people click without a second thought, and genuine applications get lost in the shuffle. Linda and Mehdi are entrusting their life's work; they want to read applications from people who are truly committed.

This is your proof of seriousness

€50 is not the price of a restaurant meal. It's your way of saying that you've thought about it and that you would see it through if your application were successful.

This is what replaces the bank

In a classic takeover, you need a down payment, a bank application, and collateral. This is precisely what rules out 99% of people. Here, the barrier is just €50.

That's what keeps the contest going

The participation fees cover the review of applications, the bailiff, and the support provided to the three selected candidates. These fees are non-refundable, regardless of whether your application is successful.

Take over a restaurant comparable to La Défense
contribution of tens of thousands of euros
→
Do you give the opportunity for
€50
Linda and Mehdi
Why are they doing that?

They started from nothing. They want to return the favor.

Linda and Mehdi opened their first restaurant with no qualifications, no network, and no money. They learned by working, and it took them 20 years to get to where they are today.

Today they want to give people like them back then the opportunity to win their three restaurants; people who have the desire, the courage, and a lot of motivation.

To give three people an opportunity they've never had before. That's the whole point of this competition.

Linda and Mehdi on BFM
Seen on BFM

Break: to present a restaurant project based on human values.

Read the article
They're talking about it.

The contest in the media

Linda and Mehdi on BFM
BFM Business

Break: convey a human-centered restaurant project.

See passage
Google review

Three restaurants rated by their customers since 2015 · Competition supervised by a bailiff

The Three Keys

Which restaurant key Are you tempted?

Three neighboring restaurants at Patio des Reflets, La Défense. Each has its key and its chosen candidate. Nothing forces you to pick just one: try all three, that's three chances instead of one.

Video — Tour of the three restaurants

Discover the three rooms, the kitchens, the neighborhood, and the teams on duty.

RESTAURANT KEY #1

The key to the "Salad Bar" restaurant

Salads made to order in front of the customer, with ingredients prepared that same morning.

Ouvert depuis 2015
Adresse Patio des Reflets, La Défense
Surface · couverts · équipe To be completed
★★★★★ 4.2 sur Google
RESTAURANT KEY NO. 2

The key to the "Pasta Bar" restaurant

Fresh pasta made on-site and cooked to order.

Ouvert depuis 2017
Adresse Reflects Courtyard, La Défense
Surface · couverts · équipe To be completed
★★★★★ 4.3 sur Google
RESTAURANT KEY NO. 3

The key to the "Bar à viande" restaurant

Grilled meats and skewers prepared à la plancha, to order.

Ouvert depuis 2019
Adresse Reflections Courtyard, La Défense
Surface · couverts · équipe To be completed
★★★★★ 4.1 sur Google

Can't decide between the three? Take all three.

A key-based application, evaluated separately by the jury: that's three chances of being selected instead of one, for €130 instead of €150.

You won't be left in the lurch

Linda and Mehdi remain by your side

Before

You spend time in the restaurant before the takeover: the service, the suppliers, the habits of the establishment.

The first few months

They are on site for orders, management, and the unexpected. You learn by doing, not from a manual.

Next

You keep their number. They pick up.

And the team

The 8 employees know the company inside out. From day one, they are your best training resource.

Selection

How the three candidates are chosen

The Selection Committee

Nominal composition and legitimacy of each member.

What he's watching

Your motivation and your project, not your background.

The bailiff

Exact role in the process, from submission to announcement.

What happens between December 15 and 31

Dec 15
Application deadline. No further applications will be accepted after this date.
Dec. 16–30
The jury reads all applications, key by key.
Dec 31
Three candidates receive their key, under bailiff's supervision. Announcement by email, then on social media.

The full regulations, in PDF

Criteria, terms, commitments. Viewable without registration, before any participation.

READ THE RULES
Your last questions

FAQ questions

Are there really three restaurants to be won?

Yes, three. The salad bar, the pasta bar, and the meat bar, three restaurants located next to each other at Le Patio des Reflets. Each has its key and its selected candidate: three different people will leave with a restaurant on December 31st.

Can I try several keys? What's the point?

Yes, and the advantage is simple: each key has its own selection process. An application submitted for all three keys puts you in three different selection pools, meaning three chances of being chosen instead of one. One key costs €50, two keys cost €100, and all three keys cost €130 instead of €150.

I've never worked in the restaurant industry. Is it worth a shot?

This competition is precisely for people like you. No diploma, no prior cooking experience, and no entrepreneurial background are required. Mehdi knew nothing when he started. The existing team, established customer base, and the support from Linda and Mehdi will take care of the rest.

I've never run a business before, will I know how to manage it?

You won't be starting from scratch: the restaurant is already up and running, suppliers are in place, and the teams know what to do. Linda and Mehdi will show you how everything works before you take over, and then remain available for questions. You'll learn by doing, just as they did.

Why do I have to pay €50?

Because Linda and Mehdi are entrusting their life's work and want to be read by serious people, not by the merely curious. The €50 are your way of saying that you are serious about it. This also replaces a bank contribution: without it, it would take tens of thousands of euros to get into the race.

Is this a scam?

No, and it's all verifiable. The competition is supervised by a bailiff, the rules are public and can be consulted before any participation, the three restaurants have been open since 2015, 2017, and 2019 at the Patio des Reflets — you can have lunch there this week. Linda and Mehdi spoke on BFM.

Is the restaurant profitable?

The three establishments have been open since 2015, 2017, and 2019 and employ 23 people: they are running smoothly. Detailed figures are not published on the website.

What exactly do I win?

The restaurant and all its operations: the kitchen, the equipment, the clientele, the reputation. It's yours, and the profits are yours from day one.

And the teams in place?

There are 23 people who know the company well and who will train you on-site.

Can I resell it later?

Yes, it is your property. You can keep the concept, transform it, or resell it whenever you wish.

Do I need to quit my job to participate?

No. Participating takes 15 minutes, from your phone.

I live abroad, can I participate?

Yes, with no nationality or residency requirements. The website and form are available in French, English, and Arabic.

Who is on the jury and what do they judge?

Details are available in the rules, which can be consulted before participating.

When and how will I know if I've been selected?

December 31, 2026. The three selected candidates will be designated under bailiff's supervision, notified by email, and then announced on social media.

What happens on January 1st for the successful applicant?

The precise terms and conditions of the handover will be communicated to the successful candidate.

What if I'm accepted but change my mind?

Being selected does not commit you to signing the same day: you meet Linda and Mehdi, you see the restaurant, the financials, and the lease before making any decision.

Why don't Linda and Mehdi just sell it?

Because they started with nothing, no degree, no network, and no one reached out to help them. Someone who can buy three restaurants in La Défense doesn't need a leg up. They want to give that leg up to three people who, like them back then, only have the desire to succeed.

Do you have another question?

Linda and Mehdi will answer themselves. And if you're convinced, fifteen minutes is all it takes.

ASK MY QUESTION WIN THIS RESTAURANT FOR €50
Participate

A quarter of an hour can change everything

Three simple questions, to be answered in your own words. No CV, no business plan, no right answer to guess. We're interested in your desires, not your background.

1 Who you are, in a few lines
2 Why this key appeals to you
3 What you would do with the restaurant
Progress Step 1 of 3

Start here

Two fields and your choice of key. The rest comes later.

Which key are you trying?

Several choices are possible — each key is an additional opportunity.

The three keys: €130 instead of €150, and three chances of being selected.
Your selection 50 €

No payment at this stage.

3 restaurants, 3 keys, 3 shortlisted candidates · Participation open until December 15, 2026 · Results on December 31