Question 1

What exactly is Plat du Jour?

Accepted Answer

Plat du Jour gathers daily specials from restaurants in your neighbourhood. Browse the map, filter by category (meat, fish, vegan…) or price, and find the perfect lunch in seconds — updated every morning by restaurateurs themselves.

Question 2

Is it free for me?

Accepted Answer

Yes, completely free for diners. No required signup, no credit card, no intrusive ads. Plat du Jour is funded by restaurateur subscriptions.

Question 3

How do I find a restaurant with a daily special today?

Accepted Answer

Open the map, allow location (or search a city), and you'll see restaurants with a daily special published today. Filter by category (meat, fish, vegan, gluten-free…) or cuisine type (French, Italian, Asian…).

Question 4

How does the WhatsApp bot work?

Accepted Answer

Send "menu" to the Plat du Jour WhatsApp number. The bot replies with nearby daily specials, photos, prices and links. Handy when you're in a rush or on the move — no app to install.

Question 5

What is Anti-Waste?

Accepted Answer

At the end of service, some restaurateurs offer unsold dishes at a discount (-30% or more). Spot them with a green badge on the map or via the WhatsApp bot. Good for your wallet, good for the planet.

Question 6

My favourite restaurant isn't on Plat du Jour. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Take a photo of the chalkboard and send it to the WhatsApp bot with "propose". We reach out to the owner with a demo. If they sign up thanks to you, you earn +50 points and the Ambassador badge.

Question 7

Is my personal data sold?

Accepted Answer

No. We never sell your data. We only store what's strictly necessary to run the service (approximate location to show nearby restaurants, your preferences if you share them). GDPR compliant, hosted in Europe.

Question 8

Can I use Plat du Jour without signing up?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The map, filters and WhatsApp bot work without an account. An account is only needed to leave reviews, save preferences, or earn gamification points.

Question 9

How do I delete my account or data?

Accepted Answer

Email us at contact@platdujour.app. We delete your account and all associated data within 7 days, in line with GDPR.

Question 10

I'm a restaurateur — how does it work for me?

Accepted Answer

Publish your daily special in 30 seconds from WhatsApp: chalkboard photo → our AI reads and publishes. Also manage your Google profile, reviews, Instagram/Facebook posts from one tool. See the restaurateurs page for details and pricing.

Question 11

I'm a host (hotel, Airbnb, campsite). How do I offer the service to my guests?

Accepted Answer

Request your free QR code kit. Display it in your venue, guests scan and discover the best nearby daily specials. Zero cost, zero maintenance. See the hosts page.

Question 12

Does Plat du Jour work in my city?

Accepted Answer

Plat du Jour is currently active in France and Slovenia, expanding every month. If your city has no restaurant yet, you can help us bring one in.

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