How to become a partner and open a restaurant

Written on 19.05.2025

Opening a restaurant offers the chance to deliver a unique and inclusive sensory experience, while promoting employment for visually impaired individuals. The concept is aimed at hospitality or restaurant professionals seeking to stand out with a turnkey solution from the group.

Since 2004, Dans le Noir ? has been revolutionizing gastronomy by offering a unique experience: dining in complete darkness, guided by blind or visually impaired waiters. This concept, combining social inclusion, sensory innovation and sustainable commitment, has expanded across the globe—from Paris to Auckland. Today, the group offers like-minded partners the opportunity to open a restaurant under its brand.

Why become a Dans le Noir ? partner?

Partnering with Dans le Noir ? offers several benefits:
• Diversification of your offering: Introduce an original experience that attracts curious and novelty-seeking guests.
• Optimized use of space: Make use of underutilized rooms, especially in the evening, to generate extra revenue.
• Positive social impact: Contribute to the professional inclusion of visually impaired individuals.
• Personalized support: Benefit from the expertise and guidance of the Dans le Noir ? team to ensure your restaurant’s success.

How to open your Dans le Noir ? restaurant

The steps to open your Dans le Noir ? restaurant:

  1. Initial contact: Express your interest via the dedicated form on the official website.
  2. Project evaluation: Joint analysis of feasibility based on your location, infrastructure, and motivation.
  3. Training and support: Access tailored training and ongoing guidance to ensure a high-quality guest experience.
  4. Launch: Set up operations with the support of the Dans le Noir ? team to ensure a successful opening.

Beyond an innovative concept, joining Dans le Noir ? means embracing a humanist vision of hospitality, where guest experience and social inclusion go hand in hand.

Ready to get started?

If you are a restaurant professional, hotelier, or entrepreneur driven by social impact and looking to offer an extraordinary dining experience, Dans le Noir ? is the right choice.
To learn more and start your project, visit our web page: Open your Dans le Noir ? restaurant


Together, let’s promote inclusive and sustainable gastronomy around the world.

Open your Dans le Noir ? restaurant