François Gomez is a dynamic entrepreneur who is passionate about the media. He was the Communications Director of a national magazine for the catering industry and he wrote a tourist guide on Catalonia for Balzac Publications. This immersion into trends which are held in such high esteem on 'both sides of the border' has given him a great appreciation of the Spanish gastronomy and its conviviality. These are completely compatible with the modernity of the places that are most prevalent or even "trendy" without being over the top, in a specific interdependence, a healthy lifestyle and good humor at the dinner table.

In 2006, his urge, which was influenced by his Andalusian origins and which explains his desire to put his own stamp on a new concept, resulted in him creating Artapas, a modern version of the tapas restaurant-bar.

Today, it is evident that his motivation and dynamism have been fruitful, and they have allowed Artapas to be profoundly successful with consumers. Regardless of whether you are an amateur or a connoisseur, we all like to find ourselves amongst this convivial concept that is the Spanish gastronomy.

François Gomez has equally proven himself a talented innovator and catering professional by implementing on the one hand the culinary novelties that are the innovative "Diet 'Ô Combinations" and the gourmet tapas, both menus of which won't go unnoticed as a result of their presentation and their flavorsome taste; and on the other hand, by developing the loyalty of customers who are more and more demanding.

In 2008, as a result of his strong work ethic and the success of the restaurant François Gomez was able to take the decision to launch the Artapas franchise.