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French financier Walter Butler set to export his Michelin-star restaurant model

By Philippe Vasset

Published on 04.09.2025 at 05:00 GMT

As he has with his nightclubs, Butler is looking to replicate his French fine dining model abroad - much to the displeasure of the restaurants' former owners, who fear the move could trivialise the brands.

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French financier Walter Butler set to export his Michelin-star restaurant model