Proposed Reforms Aim to Secure Future of France’s Ticket-Restaurant System

The CNTR highlights the economic and social benefits of the program while proposing changes to address rising concerns over its usage and sustainability.

The Commission nationale des titres-restaurant (CNTR) released a study showing that ticket-restaurant usage generated €14 billion for businesses in 2023, with €8.6 billion benefiting the restaurant sector.
The CNTR warns that increased use of tickets for supermarket purchases could threaten the program's tax-exempt status, raising concerns about its future viability.
The study estimates that 40,000 jobs could be lost if the system is discontinued, with the restaurant industry being the hardest hit.
Proposed reforms include increasing the daily ticket value to reflect the true cost of a balanced meal (€12–€19) and introducing differentiated spending caps for restaurant vs. supermarket use.
The French government has extended the supermarket usage allowance for tickets until 2026, with further discussions on reform set to begin in 2025.