Fighting the spread of fast food
Aiming to preserve the authenticity and diversity of Lyon's food offering, Mayor Grégory Doucet warns against the "standardization" of local gastronomy, which is threatened by the influx of fast food chains.away from fast-food chains and dark kitchens. For him, Lyon, the city of gastronomy par excellence, must defend its culinary heritage and resist this standardization that distorts its identity.
The initiative also aims to counter the growing influence of digital platforms and large fast-food chains, often showing little concern for environmental, gastronomic, and animal welfare issues. This desire to safeguard the local business fabric comes at a time when many small traditional shops are closing their doors, making way for a proliferation of fast-foods and international franchises. An evolution that worries the opposition, eager to preserve the unique character and dynamism of the Lyon city center.
Source: Actu Lyon