Vive la France! la Madeleine Brings French-Inspired Soccer Fever with Sweepstakes and Café Experience Ahead of Dallas Semifinal

July 13, 2026 // Franchising.com // DALLAS – As a major international soccer tournament enters its final stretch, la Madeleine announced a sweepstakes and café experience related to the event. Beginning July 10, fans will be treated to themed in-café celebrations across Dallas-Fort Worth, while eligible guests can enter online for a chance to win a trip for two to the final match in New York.

Eligible guests can enter the la Madeleine French Getaway Sweepstakes* for a chance to win a trip for two to the championship game in New York/New Jersey, plus round-trip airfare from Dallas and a two-night hotel stay if France advances to the final.

“Our cafés have always been a place where guests gather over great food, warm hospitality and a taste of France,” said John Dillon, president and CEO of la Madeleine. “With one of the world’s biggest sporting events taking place in North Texas, and the French team playing here for the chance to return to the final, we’re excited to create an experience that celebrates our roots while giving visitors from France and local guests another reason to come together and enjoy the excitement.”

As part of the celebration, participating Dallas-Fort Worth cafés will be transformed with French-inspired décor and limited-time offers that bring the excitement to life. Guests can enjoy:

• $1 Blue, White & Red Croissants and $1 mimosas (glass only), available now through July 14
• Match-day viewing opportunities at select cafés during the July 14 semifinal
• A complimentary Chicken Caesar Salad Stuffed Croissant with purchase following each France victory, redeemable for 48 hours after each win while the team remains in the tournament
• Festive décor, including flags, banners and themed signage, and la Madeleine team members sporting jerseys

The la Madeleine French Getaway Sweepstakes opens at 11 a.m. on July 10 and closes at 11:59 p.m. on July 14. Guests may enter once online for a chance to win. 

*NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Open to legal residents of the State of Texas 21 years of age or older at the time of entry. Enter by 7/14/26 at 11:59 pm (CST). Odds depend on the number of entries. 

SOURCE la Madeleine

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