# Banker-Banning Restaurants This French Restaurant Will Not Allow Bankers to Dine By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-02-17 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-allow-bankers References: [munchies.vice](https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/this-restaurant-is-banning-bankers-but-welcoming-dogs) & [thelocal.fr](http://www.thelocal.fr/20160217/furious-french-restaurant-owner-bans-bankers) Alexandre Callet recently announced that his [Paris-based restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paris-steak) Les Ecuries de Richelieu will not allow bankers to dine unless they fork over €70,000. The establishment will however [permit dogs on the premise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-restaurant-weekend-2025). The unusual move came as a result of numerous banks turning down Callet's request for €70,000 to open a second restaurant. The restaurateur also had significant trouble opening his first restaurant, after he was turned down for a loan on 20 separate occasions. Now Callet is retaliating by forbidding financiers from dinning in his establishment. To drive the point home, he posted a sign in front of Les Ecuries de Richelieu that reads "Dogs welcome, bankers banned (unless they pay an entry fee of €70,000)." While Callet's decision to not allow bankers in his restaurant may seem extreme, his actions highlight a larger issue of how difficult it can be for young business owners to get support from French banks. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [Retail](https://www.trendhunter.com/retail) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Entrepreneurial Financing Challenges:** The difficulties faced by young business owners in obtaining financial support from banks present an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the financing industry. - **Alternative Funding Platforms:** The rise of alternative funding platforms can provide a solution for entrepreneurs who face barriers when seeking traditional bank loans. - **Banker Stigma in Business:** The exclusion of bankers from certain establishments reflects a growing negative perception and potential disruption in the relationship between banking professionals and other industries. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fintech:** The fintech industry can capitalize on the difficulties faced by young entrepreneurs in obtaining traditional bank loans by offering innovative financing solutions and platforms. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can benefit from the rise of establishments that exclude bankers, catering to a niche market and potentially offering specialized services or experiences. - **Business Consulting:** Business consulting firms can provide guidance and strategies for entrepreneurs navigating entrepreneurial financing challenges and seeking alternative funding options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Canine-Friendly Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-villa.md) - [Luxury Retail Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsieur-dior.md) - [Dilapidated Mansion-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-courage.md) - [Dog-Focused Food Trucks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-cuisine-for-dogs.md) - [Bank-Transformed Italian Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lina-stores-1.md) - [Wooden Banquette Cafe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-franois.md) - [Feline-Themed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gatto-bianco.md) - [New York French Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chateau-royale.md) - [Seasonal Pet-Friendly Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-friendly-menu.md)