Opened in summer 2026 at Mérignac Soleil, near Bordeaux, Big Canteen was placed in judicial liquidation on September 23, 2026 by the Bordeaux commercial court. With its 1,000 m², its 350 seats and its 5 fast-food concepts announced, the establishment aimed to become a new gourmet destination for the greater Bordeaux area. The adventure ultimately came to a premature end.
A sudden closure for Big Canteen in Mérignac
Located in a brand new building on the former Castorama wasteland, Big Canteen brought together several fast-food concepts, from burgers to crispy chicken, with an average basket between 10 and 15€.
But from its opening, the establishment run by an independent franchisee would have faced mounting difficulties. According to the brand's management, operational and economic problems, worsened by heat waves and the Saumos fire, weakened its business. A situation that led to liquidation and the loss ofapproximately 50 jobs.
An uncertain future for the site
While Big Canteen has definitively closed its doors in Mérignac, the national chain continues operating in its other locations. Management is not ruling out relaunching the site, either by running it directly or by bringing on a new franchisee. Several options are currently being considered.