Do You Get a Michelin Man When You Get a Star?

Michelin, the world famous tyre manufacturer, has an iconic mascot known as the Michelin Man. This character is a rotund figure made out of stacked tyres and has become an instantly recognizable brand symbol all over the world.

The Michelin Man was first created in 1898 by Edouard and Andre Michelin, the two brothers who founded the company. They pitched their idea to a French newspaper who ran a competition for a design that would represent their company. The brothers’ design won them first prize and their character soon became known as Bibendum or ‘Bib’ for short.

Since then, the character has been reinvented over the years but still remains true to its original design. The Michelin Man is now synonymous with quality and safety, being used across all of the company’s marketing materials from television adverts to print media campaigns.

What many people don’t know is that the Michelin Man is also linked to another iconic symbol: The Michelin Star. This star is awarded by inspectors from the world-renowned guidebook series “The MICHELIN Guide”. It is given to restaurants who have been judged to serve exceptional food at any price point.

So do you get a Michelin Man when you get a star? Unfortunately not! Having your restaurant awarded a star doesn’t come with any physical reward and there are no awards ceremonies involved either – it’s simply an acknowledgement of your hard work and dedication to serving quality food. However, having your restaurant awarded a star will undoubtedly bring in more customers and increase your reputation.

The Michelin Man has become an enduring symbol of excellence, so it makes sense that he also represents The MICHELIN Guide’s commitment to finding only the very best places for its readers to enjoy great food experiences.

Conclusion: While it may seem like getting a star from The MICHELIN Guide would come with some kind of physical reward such as a Michelin Man statue or award ceremony, this isn’t actually true. Having your restaurant awarded a star from The MICHELIN Guide does however bring with it many other benefits such as increased customers and prestige for your business.