STORY: Fast food boom threatens traditional dining in Lyon, France
SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 22, 2025
DATELINE: Jan. 24, 2025
LENGTH: 00:02:07
LOCATION: LYON, France
CATEGORY: SOCIETY

SHOTLIST:
1. various of fast food restaurants in Lyon
2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): KEVIN, Student in Lyon
3. various of city views
4. various of traditional restaurants
5. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MATHIEU, Resident of Lyon
6. various of cooking scene
7. SOUNDBITE 3 (French): MATHIEU, Resident of Lyon
8. various of city views

STORYLINE:

The city of Lyon is known worldwide as the "capital of gastronomy," yet in the city center, it is easier to find a hamburger than a traditional dish.

The main reason for this change in urban areas is the considerable increase in commercial rental prices, with prime locations often taken over by big brands like McDonald's or KFC.

The fast food market is also moving closer to city centers to capitalize on the booming home delivery market. As a result, on Rue de la République, the main artery in the center of Lyon, it is difficult to find a traditional restaurant.

SOUNDBITE 1 (French): KEVIN, Student in Lyon
"It's the only city where there are only fast food restaurants. The people of Lyon all love it. "

SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MATHIEU, Resident of Lyon
"Fast food is as expensive as a classic leftover, and it's of poor quality, whereas here we eat good-quality, homemade food. "

At the beginning of last year, the mayor of Lyon Grégory Doucet, reacting to the new establishment of a KFC restaurant in the city, announced his desire to limit the establishment of new fast food chains in the future.

SOUNDBITE 2 (French): MATHIEU, Resident of Lyon
"For decades, it's been everywhere because it's fast, unfortunately at the expense of traditional restaurants."

Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Lyon, France.
(XHTV)