Chef selects Lyon for new venture

Chef Mohamed Cheikh has chosen Lyon as the next city to expand his street food concept, following successful locations in Créteil, Vélizy, and Paris. The decision marks another step in his growing restaurant chain, which focuses on accessible, flavorful food inspired by his Mediterranean background.

New Chik’Chill opens in Lyon

Mohamed Cheikh is inaugurating a new Chik’Chill location at the Confluence shopping center in Lyon’s 2nd arrondissement. The event will feature the chef himself, with the restaurant opening to the public the day after the inauguration.

Free menus to attract crowds

To celebrate the opening, the chef has promised to offer the first 200 menus for free, a move expected to draw a large crowd. This strategy aligns with his goal of making his cuisine widely available and appealing to a broad audience.

Menu highlights French fried chicken and burgers

At Chik’Chill, the menu centers around French fried chicken and large-format burgers. The brand emphasizes using French-sourced meat, offering options such as crispy chicken fillet burgers, wings, and boneless, breaded chicken pieces.

Sauces inspired by global cuisines

Mohamed Cheikh has developed a range of sauces inspired by various global cuisines, including Paname Pepper, Smoked Barbecue, Chipotle, Sweet Mustard, Jamaican Jerk, and Mayo Momo. These sauces add unique flavor profiles to the menu, enhancing the dining experience.

Chik’Chill’s partnership and pricing

Chik’Chill was launched in February 2025 with its first location in Créteil and is developed in partnership with Bertrand Franchise, known for its role in the expansion of Burger King in France. Burger menus start at 12.50 euros, making the food both accessible and affordable.