Endetté ou millionnaire ? Le pari fou d'un repreneur - Banquiz (Jérôme Fourest)

8 Sept 2026 · 45 min
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In this French‑language interview, host Philippine Dolbeau talks with entrepreneur Jérôme Fourest about his unconventional career path and the acquisition, scaling, and social mission of Banquise (also called Banquiz), a fleet of mobile grocery trucks that serve rural France. Fourest explains how he financed the buy‑out through a leveraged‑buy‑out (LBO) with seller reinvestment, the operational overhaul he implemented (reducing product assortment, switching vehicle types, hiring commercial sellers), and the rapid growth to 35 trucks serving about 21 000 households. A large part of the conversation focuses on the company’s social purpose: combating food deserts, supporting local producers, and addressing the needs of an aging population that wishes to stay at home. Fourest outlines a low‑capital franchising model that invites local entrepreneurs in the Massif Central, Occitanie, and Nouvelle‑Aquitaine to open 1‑5 trucks for an investment of €20 k‑€100 k, positioning franchising as the main lever to expand the mission. He also shares personal challenges, including a serious health setback, and reflects on leadership lessons such as the importance of meeting people, being responsive on LinkedIn, and balancing speed ("alone we go faster") with collaboration ("together we go farther"). The interview ends with a light‑hearted wish for Fourest’s future wealth and a reminder for listeners to help by becoming franchisees.

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