Fast-food ‘chicken war’ sparks political cockfight in Paris suburb
Summary
The mayor of Saint-Ouen, near Paris, is trying to block a popular fast-food chicken chain, Master Poulet, from opening a store. This has led to a public dispute over health, local quality of life, and social issues connected to fast-food growth in working-class areas.Key Facts
- Saint-Ouen mayor Karim Bouamrane opposes the opening of a Master Poulet fast-food outlet near the town hall.
- He placed concrete blocks and later flowerpots to stop the store from opening, calling it a fight against "junk food."
- A court ordered the mayor to remove the concrete blocks.
- Master Poulet is a growing fast-food chain selling affordable grilled chicken and had 50 outlets mostly in the Paris area by 2025.
- The dispute highlights broader debates in France about food quality, health concerns, and the impact of fast food on neighborhoods.
- Chicken shops are expanding quickly in working-class areas, selling cheap comfort food popular with students and low-paid workers.
- Critics complain about long lines, late hours, unhealthy food, and chicken sourced from outside France.
- The conflict has gained attention on social media, with many supporting the fast-food chain as "the people’s chicken."
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