[Event Report] "Partnership Announcement Meeting Towards Expanding the Tax-Exempt Framework for Meal Allowances": Strengthening Collaboration Between Welfare and Foodservice Industries Following Historic 42-Year Revision of "Meal Allowances"
Edenred Japan Co., Ltd. held an event announcing strengthened collaborations with major welfare providers Benefit One and Ewell, and major food service companies Matsuya Foods and Yoshinoya. This collaboration aims to expand non-facility-dependent meal allowances across Japan, leveraging the recent doubling of the tax-exempt limit to ¥7,500 per month, a historic change after 42 years, to establish meal allowances as essential social infrastructure.
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Edenred Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President and Representative Director: Sotaro Amano), which develops the welfare meal allowance service "Ticket Restaurant," held the "Partnership Announcement Meeting Towards Expanding the Tax-Exempt Framework for Meal Allowances" on Monday, March 30, 2026.
This announcement meeting marked the historic turning point of the expansion of the tax-exempt limit (doubled from ¥3,500 to ¥7,500 per month) in the "Meal Allowance System," which came into effect on April 1, 2026, and announced the strengthening of collaboration to elevate Japanese meal allowances to a "social infrastructure." On the day, major welfare providers Benefit One and Ewell, along with major food service companies Matsuya Foods and Yoshinoya, took the stage and expressed their industry-wide partnerships.
## Background - Towards "World-Class Standards" for Japanese Meal Allowances Following a Historic Revision After 42 Years
Currently, prolonged price increases and severe labor shortages cast a long shadow over both the household finances of the working generation and companies' efforts to acquire human resources. Against this social backdrop, a historic tax system revision came into effect on April 1, 2026, doubling the tax-exempt limit for the meal allowance system from ¥3,500 to ¥7,500 per month, after approximately 42 years.
This revision is not merely an expansion of benefits. Compared to paying the same amount as salary, it allows for reduced taxes and other charges, thus serving as a highly effective "third raise." In fact, the number of new companies adopting "Ticket Restaurant," Edenred Japan's meal allowance service, has surged approximately 12.6-fold compared to 2021, indicating unprecedented corporate interest.
However, traditional meal allowances have tended to rely heavily on physical facilities like "company cafeterias," leading to a "welfare gap" where adoption has not progressed among small and medium-sized enterprises, regional branches, and remote workers. Therefore, this announcement meeting, seizing this historic turning point, declared strengthened collaboration with two major welfare providers and key affiliated merchants, aiming to expand "payment-based (card or meal ticket)" meal allowances, which are highly prevalent in foreign countries and do not depend on physical facilities, to companies across Japan, establishing them as an indispensable social infrastructure.
## President Amano Explains the Initiative's Purpose
Increase Japan's meal allowance adoption rate from 14% to 50%. Establish the "payment-based" system adopted by SMEs worldwide.
Currently, while the adoption rate of meal allowances among the working population in foreign countries reaches 50-70%, it remains only around 14% in Japan. A major factor hindering this spread is the conventional notion of "meal allowance = company cafeteria." In contrast, it was explained that the mainstream globally, particularly among SMEs, is "payment-based (card/meal ticket) meal allowances" that do not require physical facilities.
Furthermore, regarding the tax-exempt limits in foreign countries, it was stated, "The tax-exempt limit in foreign countries reaches ¥25,000 to ¥30,000 per month, approximately 7 to 10 times larger than Japan's pre-revision amount (¥3,500)." It was noted that in foreign countries, tax-exempt limits are flexibly reviewed in line with price increases, functioning as "infrastructure for livelihood protection." The speaker shared the vision of increasing Japan's meal allowance adoption rate from the current 14% to 50%, conveying the sentiment behind "Japanese meal allowances to world standards. To social infrastructure."
## The "Doubling" of the Tax-Exempt Framework for Meal Allowances Revitalizes the Japanese Economy.
In this context, it was emphasized that the historic tax revision, the first in 42 years, will invigorate the Japanese economy. With up to ¥90,000 annually being tax-exempt, an employee earning ¥7 million per year would see their take-home pay increase by approximately ¥20,000 compared to receiving it as cash, providing direct livelihood support. The benefits for companies are also significant: if an equivalent increase in take-home pay (¥77,400) were to be achieved solely through salary, it would cost approximately ¥140,000 per person annually, including taxes and other burdens. By wisely utilizing the tax-exempt framework, it was re-explained that substantial investment efficiency benefits are realized for both the company and its employees.
## Strengthening Collaboration with Welfare and Foodservice Companies Aiming for Meal Allowances as Infrastructure
Collaboration with Two Major Welfare Providers: Making Meal Allowances "Standard" for All Companies.
Taking advantage of this revision, an announcement was made regarding strengthened collaboration with Benefit One Inc. and Ewell Inc., leaders in the welfare industry, to offer "Ticket Restaurant" through both companies' "Cafeteria Plans."
To minimize the cost barrier for adoption, it was revealed that a special offer of free initial setup fees would be provided to new users introduced through both companies, and furthermore, a special campaign would be held for all new users, offering up to a 50% discount on monthly fees until the end of June 2026. The speaker expressed their commitment: "Through this, we will create an environment where even small and medium-sized enterprises and regional branches without company cafeterias can adopt world-class meal allowances as 'standard welfare benefits'."
Initiative with 7 Companies and 12 Brands: Launch of "Food Coupon" Service to Support Working People.
To help achieve a stable living environment that can withstand prolonged price increases and uncertain economic conditions, a new service, "Food Coupons," starting on the official app, was announced as a new initiative with major affiliated merchants who jointly support the food infrastructure.
It was explained that major brands including Matsuya, Yoshinoya, and Seven-Eleven, totaling 7 companies and 12 brands, will participate, driven by a shared desire to support the working generation facing price hikes. The initiative aims to maximize the "three-way benefit" for workers, companies, and affiliated merchants by providing an environment where they can enjoy meals affordably every day, at any time, and any number of times, thereby contributing not only to improved corporate engagement but also to increased customer traffic for affiliated stores.
## Explanations from Benefit One and Ewell Regarding the Background of Strengthened Collaboration
Regarding the collaboration with Edenred Japan, Mr. Kiyo Koga, Managing Executive Officer and General Manager of Service Development Business at Benefit One, stated, "As this is a major turning point where the limit, unchanged for 40 years, is being altered, inquiries from companies regarding meal allowances are increasing. By collaborating with everyone, we want to ensure that companies across Japan benefit from this system revision and solve their challenges." He also touched upon expectations for the tax revision and future prospects.
Mr. Koki Kajimura, Executive Officer and General Manager of HR Solution Division at Ewell, commented on the expectations for collaboration: "The reality is that for companies without company cafeterias, it is a 'difficult subsidy to institutionalize.' On the other hand, Ticket Restaurant offers a mechanism that companies can introduce with confidence, allowing control over usage locations, amounts, and times. By collaborating with our Cafeteria Plan, we can combine the strengths of both companies, creating a more attractive system for both companies and their employees."
## Matsuya and Yoshinoya Also Took the Stage Representing Affiliated Merchants
Mr. Shinichiro Konno, Department Manager of the IT Solutions Department at Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., spoke representing the affiliated merchants. He explained the background of their participation: "We have been keenly aware daily of how recent price increases are likely having a significant impact on everyone's meals. At such a time, hearing Edenred's passionate policy of 'wanting to support working people through food and expand meal allowances as social infrastructure' resonated deeply with us."
Mr. Yuji Terazawa, Department Manager of Marketing Planning, Planning Division, Yoshinoya Holdings, shared his determination: "Yoshinoya aims to firmly fulfill its role as the 'everyday meal' for working people and as 'food infrastructure' that fundamentally supports daily life."
## Future Outlook: Three Actions Towards Making Meal Allowances a "Social Infrastructure"
Concluding the announcement meeting, President Amano declared "three actions" towards achieving a 50% adoption rate, viewing the current tax revision as a starting point for updating Japan's labor environment.
[Towards World-Class Social Infrastructure: Three Actions to Accelerate Adoption]
1. Penetration of Tax-Exempt Meal Allowances
While continuing to communicate the tax benefits of meal allowances, i.e., their effectiveness as a "third raise," we will not only pursue the current partnership strategy but also consider establishing an industry association for meal tickets and allowances in the future, thereby disseminating the value of meal allowances to many companies.
2. Enhanced Support for Proper and Smooth Utilization and Operation of Tax-Exempt Meal Allowances
In response to the expanded need for meal allowances following the revision, we will strengthen initiatives to ensure the tax-exempt system is utilized and operated "correctly, smoothly, and with peace of mind." Specifically, we plan to offer dedicated online training and develop industry-standard guidelines. Additionally, to meet the management needs of some companies who wish to "understand usage status in detail" due to the expanded tax-exempt framework, we will begin offering an optional new feature, "Receipt Scan."
3. Establishment of a Price Slide System
Through ongoing dialogue with the industry association planned for future establishment and with government bodies, we will take the lead in introducing a "price slide system," which is already standard in advanced countries.
Finally, he declared with conviction, "We are convinced that evolving into such a 'living system' where the tax-exempt framework flexibly fluctuates with price increases is the only way to support the real wages of workers and protect Japan's vitality," concluding the announcement meeting with a powerful statement about fundamentally updating Japan's labor environment.
Through these concrete actions, Edenred Japan aims to ensure that this historic revision leads to concrete implementation in Japanese society, rather than remaining merely a systemic change.
## What is the Revision of the "Meal Allowance Tax-Exempt Limit"?
The "Meal Allowance Tax-Exempt Limit" refers to the maximum amount of meal allowance that can be provided by a company to its employees without incurring individual income tax, provided certain conditions are met. With this revision, this tax-exempt limit has been raised from the current ¥3,500 per month to ¥7,500. This marks a historic turning point, as the tax-exempt limit, which had remained unchanged since 1984, has been doubled.
## What is the Meal Allowance Service "Ticket Restaurant"?
"Ticket Restaurant," developed by Edenred Japan Co., Ltd., is a payment-based meal allowance service that allows users to dine at restaurants and convenience stores like a "company cafeteria" with a single IC card. With a 40-year track record in Japan, over 4,000 companies have adopted it, serving more than 300,000 users, making it widely utilized as Japan's largest-scale meal allowance solution.
In March 2023, a business partnership with Uber Japan was initiated, expanding the number of eligible establishments to 250,000 nationwide. As a highly flexible meal allowance service that can be used regardless of work location or hours and can be introduced with zero fixed costs, it accommodates diverse working styles. Furthermore, with the recent trend of rising prices and increased momentum for wage hikes, there has been a surge in adoptions as a "third raise" (※) to effectively increase employees' take-home pay, as well as for the purpose of securing and retaining talent. The number of new companies adopting the service in 2025 has grown significantly, reaching approximately 12.6 times that of 2021.
※"Third Raise" refers to a wage increase utilizing welfare services that effectively increases employees' take-home pay while also reducing corporate tax burdens. It is one of the utilization methods for welfare benefits advocated by our company. Reference: https://edenred.jp/the3rd_chinage
*The IC card "Ticket Restaurant" can be used simply by tapping it on terminals for the electronic money "iD" operated by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. "iD" is a trademark of NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
## Benefits of Introducing Ticket Restaurant]
1. Leverage the tax-exempt framework for meal allowances to achieve a real increase in take-home pay through reduced employee tax burdens!
Meal allowances provided through "Ticket Restaurant" have the effect of practically increasing employees' take-home pay by reducing income tax compared to a wage increase of the same amount. (Under certain conditions)
2. Over 250,000 stores nationwide are eligible! High fairness and increased employee satisfaction
Since it can be used at over 250,000 eligible stores nationwide, including Uber Eats affiliated merchants, its fairness across regions is a significant advantage. Employees working remotely, sales staff who frequently travel, those in regional areas, and night shift workers can all use it equitably. Furthermore, with an employee usage rate of 98% and a continuation rate of 99% after implementation, it is a highly effective welfare benefit that contributes to enhanced employee engagement and support for health maintenance.
3. Start using within 14 days of contract! Highly flexible and easy to operate
"Ticket Restaurant" can be implemented by employees starting from one person, with usage beginning as early as 14 days after the contract is signed. For administrators, it can be operated with minimal effort, requiring only confirmation of monthly charge reservations. (When using the auto-charge function)
4. Newly implemented "Receipt Scan"! Real-time automatic analysis of receipts using cutting-edge AI
Simply by employees taking a photo of their receipt and uploading it via the official Ticket Restaurant app, AI analyzes the purchase details in real-time. Employees can instantly view their history on the app, and administrators can view all employee data on a dedicated portal, minimizing workload and enabling more secure tax-exempt operations. (There are no changes to how "Ticket Restaurant" is used.)
## Edenred Japan Co., Ltd. Company Overview
Company Name: Edenred Japan Co., Ltd.
Representative: Sotaro Amano, President and Representative Director
Establishment Date: January 5, 1987
Location: 7F, Ark Hills South Tower, 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business Content: Issuance agency for Ticket Restaurant®
URL: https://edenred.jp/
## About Edenred Group
Edenred is a leader in payment platforms supporting the daily lives of working people, connecting approximately 1 million client companies, 60 million employees, and 2 million affiliated merchants, operating in 44 countries worldwide. Edenred provides payment solutions for various purposes, including welfare benefits (meal vouchers, electronic meal cards), mobility (fuel cards, commuter vouchers), incentives (gift cards, employee engagement platforms), and B2B payments (corporate payment services, virtual cards).
It aims to enhance employees' welfare and purchasing power, increase corporate attractiveness and convenience, and revitalize the employment market and local economies. The 12,000 employees of the Edenred Group work daily to create a safer, more efficient, and user-friendly economic sphere for workers. With its global technological infrastructure, the group achieved consolidated total revenue of €3 billion (approximately ¥557.5 billion※) in fiscal year 2025, marking a record high profit.
Edenred Corporate Website https://www.edenred.com/en (English website)
※Based on the exchange rate of 1 Euro = 185.83 JPY as of December 30, 2025.
This announcement meeting marked the historic turning point of the expansion of the tax-exempt limit (doubled from ¥3,500 to ¥7,500 per month) in the "Meal Allowance System," which came into effect on April 1, 2026, and announced the strengthening of collaboration to elevate Japanese meal allowances to a "social infrastructure." On the day, major welfare providers Benefit One and Ewell, along with major food service companies Matsuya Foods and Yoshinoya, took the stage and expressed their industry-wide partnerships.
## Background - Towards "World-Class Standards" for Japanese Meal Allowances Following a Historic Revision After 42 Years
Currently, prolonged price increases and severe labor shortages cast a long shadow over both the household finances of the working generation and companies' efforts to acquire human resources. Against this social backdrop, a historic tax system revision came into effect on April 1, 2026, doubling the tax-exempt limit for the meal allowance system from ¥3,500 to ¥7,500 per month, after approximately 42 years.
This revision is not merely an expansion of benefits. Compared to paying the same amount as salary, it allows for reduced taxes and other charges, thus serving as a highly effective "third raise." In fact, the number of new companies adopting "Ticket Restaurant," Edenred Japan's meal allowance service, has surged approximately 12.6-fold compared to 2021, indicating unprecedented corporate interest.
However, traditional meal allowances have tended to rely heavily on physical facilities like "company cafeterias," leading to a "welfare gap" where adoption has not progressed among small and medium-sized enterprises, regional branches, and remote workers. Therefore, this announcement meeting, seizing this historic turning point, declared strengthened collaboration with two major welfare providers and key affiliated merchants, aiming to expand "payment-based (card or meal ticket)" meal allowances, which are highly prevalent in foreign countries and do not depend on physical facilities, to companies across Japan, establishing them as an indispensable social infrastructure.
## President Amano Explains the Initiative's Purpose
Increase Japan's meal allowance adoption rate from 14% to 50%. Establish the "payment-based" system adopted by SMEs worldwide.
Currently, while the adoption rate of meal allowances among the working population in foreign countries reaches 50-70%, it remains only around 14% in Japan. A major factor hindering this spread is the conventional notion of "meal allowance = company cafeteria." In contrast, it was explained that the mainstream globally, particularly among SMEs, is "payment-based (card/meal ticket) meal allowances" that do not require physical facilities.
Furthermore, regarding the tax-exempt limits in foreign countries, it was stated, "The tax-exempt limit in foreign countries reaches ¥25,000 to ¥30,000 per month, approximately 7 to 10 times larger than Japan's pre-revision amount (¥3,500)." It was noted that in foreign countries, tax-exempt limits are flexibly reviewed in line with price increases, functioning as "infrastructure for livelihood protection." The speaker shared the vision of increasing Japan's meal allowance adoption rate from the current 14% to 50%, conveying the sentiment behind "Japanese meal allowances to world standards. To social infrastructure."
## The "Doubling" of the Tax-Exempt Framework for Meal Allowances Revitalizes the Japanese Economy.
In this context, it was emphasized that the historic tax revision, the first in 42 years, will invigorate the Japanese economy. With up to ¥90,000 annually being tax-exempt, an employee earning ¥7 million per year would see their take-home pay increase by approximately ¥20,000 compared to receiving it as cash, providing direct livelihood support. The benefits for companies are also significant: if an equivalent increase in take-home pay (¥77,400) were to be achieved solely through salary, it would cost approximately ¥140,000 per person annually, including taxes and other burdens. By wisely utilizing the tax-exempt framework, it was re-explained that substantial investment efficiency benefits are realized for both the company and its employees.
## Strengthening Collaboration with Welfare and Foodservice Companies Aiming for Meal Allowances as Infrastructure
Collaboration with Two Major Welfare Providers: Making Meal Allowances "Standard" for All Companies.
Taking advantage of this revision, an announcement was made regarding strengthened collaboration with Benefit One Inc. and Ewell Inc., leaders in the welfare industry, to offer "Ticket Restaurant" through both companies' "Cafeteria Plans."
To minimize the cost barrier for adoption, it was revealed that a special offer of free initial setup fees would be provided to new users introduced through both companies, and furthermore, a special campaign would be held for all new users, offering up to a 50% discount on monthly fees until the end of June 2026. The speaker expressed their commitment: "Through this, we will create an environment where even small and medium-sized enterprises and regional branches without company cafeterias can adopt world-class meal allowances as 'standard welfare benefits'."
Initiative with 7 Companies and 12 Brands: Launch of "Food Coupon" Service to Support Working People.
To help achieve a stable living environment that can withstand prolonged price increases and uncertain economic conditions, a new service, "Food Coupons," starting on the official app, was announced as a new initiative with major affiliated merchants who jointly support the food infrastructure.
It was explained that major brands including Matsuya, Yoshinoya, and Seven-Eleven, totaling 7 companies and 12 brands, will participate, driven by a shared desire to support the working generation facing price hikes. The initiative aims to maximize the "three-way benefit" for workers, companies, and affiliated merchants by providing an environment where they can enjoy meals affordably every day, at any time, and any number of times, thereby contributing not only to improved corporate engagement but also to increased customer traffic for affiliated stores.
## Explanations from Benefit One and Ewell Regarding the Background of Strengthened Collaboration
Regarding the collaboration with Edenred Japan, Mr. Kiyo Koga, Managing Executive Officer and General Manager of Service Development Business at Benefit One, stated, "As this is a major turning point where the limit, unchanged for 40 years, is being altered, inquiries from companies regarding meal allowances are increasing. By collaborating with everyone, we want to ensure that companies across Japan benefit from this system revision and solve their challenges." He also touched upon expectations for the tax revision and future prospects.
Mr. Koki Kajimura, Executive Officer and General Manager of HR Solution Division at Ewell, commented on the expectations for collaboration: "The reality is that for companies without company cafeterias, it is a 'difficult subsidy to institutionalize.' On the other hand, Ticket Restaurant offers a mechanism that companies can introduce with confidence, allowing control over usage locations, amounts, and times. By collaborating with our Cafeteria Plan, we can combine the strengths of both companies, creating a more attractive system for both companies and their employees."
## Matsuya and Yoshinoya Also Took the Stage Representing Affiliated Merchants
Mr. Shinichiro Konno, Department Manager of the IT Solutions Department at Matsuya Foods Holdings Co., Ltd., spoke representing the affiliated merchants. He explained the background of their participation: "We have been keenly aware daily of how recent price increases are likely having a significant impact on everyone's meals. At such a time, hearing Edenred's passionate policy of 'wanting to support working people through food and expand meal allowances as social infrastructure' resonated deeply with us."
Mr. Yuji Terazawa, Department Manager of Marketing Planning, Planning Division, Yoshinoya Holdings, shared his determination: "Yoshinoya aims to firmly fulfill its role as the 'everyday meal' for working people and as 'food infrastructure' that fundamentally supports daily life."
## Future Outlook: Three Actions Towards Making Meal Allowances a "Social Infrastructure"
Concluding the announcement meeting, President Amano declared "three actions" towards achieving a 50% adoption rate, viewing the current tax revision as a starting point for updating Japan's labor environment.
[Towards World-Class Social Infrastructure: Three Actions to Accelerate Adoption]
1. Penetration of Tax-Exempt Meal Allowances
While continuing to communicate the tax benefits of meal allowances, i.e., their effectiveness as a "third raise," we will not only pursue the current partnership strategy but also consider establishing an industry association for meal tickets and allowances in the future, thereby disseminating the value of meal allowances to many companies.
2. Enhanced Support for Proper and Smooth Utilization and Operation of Tax-Exempt Meal Allowances
In response to the expanded need for meal allowances following the revision, we will strengthen initiatives to ensure the tax-exempt system is utilized and operated "correctly, smoothly, and with peace of mind." Specifically, we plan to offer dedicated online training and develop industry-standard guidelines. Additionally, to meet the management needs of some companies who wish to "understand usage status in detail" due to the expanded tax-exempt framework, we will begin offering an optional new feature, "Receipt Scan."
3. Establishment of a Price Slide System
Through ongoing dialogue with the industry association planned for future establishment and with government bodies, we will take the lead in introducing a "price slide system," which is already standard in advanced countries.
Finally, he declared with conviction, "We are convinced that evolving into such a 'living system' where the tax-exempt framework flexibly fluctuates with price increases is the only way to support the real wages of workers and protect Japan's vitality," concluding the announcement meeting with a powerful statement about fundamentally updating Japan's labor environment.
Through these concrete actions, Edenred Japan aims to ensure that this historic revision leads to concrete implementation in Japanese society, rather than remaining merely a systemic change.
## What is the Revision of the "Meal Allowance Tax-Exempt Limit"?
The "Meal Allowance Tax-Exempt Limit" refers to the maximum amount of meal allowance that can be provided by a company to its employees without incurring individual income tax, provided certain conditions are met. With this revision, this tax-exempt limit has been raised from the current ¥3,500 per month to ¥7,500. This marks a historic turning point, as the tax-exempt limit, which had remained unchanged since 1984, has been doubled.
## What is the Meal Allowance Service "Ticket Restaurant"?
"Ticket Restaurant," developed by Edenred Japan Co., Ltd., is a payment-based meal allowance service that allows users to dine at restaurants and convenience stores like a "company cafeteria" with a single IC card. With a 40-year track record in Japan, over 4,000 companies have adopted it, serving more than 300,000 users, making it widely utilized as Japan's largest-scale meal allowance solution.
In March 2023, a business partnership with Uber Japan was initiated, expanding the number of eligible establishments to 250,000 nationwide. As a highly flexible meal allowance service that can be used regardless of work location or hours and can be introduced with zero fixed costs, it accommodates diverse working styles. Furthermore, with the recent trend of rising prices and increased momentum for wage hikes, there has been a surge in adoptions as a "third raise" (※) to effectively increase employees' take-home pay, as well as for the purpose of securing and retaining talent. The number of new companies adopting the service in 2025 has grown significantly, reaching approximately 12.6 times that of 2021.
※"Third Raise" refers to a wage increase utilizing welfare services that effectively increases employees' take-home pay while also reducing corporate tax burdens. It is one of the utilization methods for welfare benefits advocated by our company. Reference: https://edenred.jp/the3rd_chinage
*The IC card "Ticket Restaurant" can be used simply by tapping it on terminals for the electronic money "iD" operated by NTT DOCOMO, Inc. "iD" is a trademark of NTT DOCOMO, Inc.
## Benefits of Introducing Ticket Restaurant]
1. Leverage the tax-exempt framework for meal allowances to achieve a real increase in take-home pay through reduced employee tax burdens!
Meal allowances provided through "Ticket Restaurant" have the effect of practically increasing employees' take-home pay by reducing income tax compared to a wage increase of the same amount. (Under certain conditions)
2. Over 250,000 stores nationwide are eligible! High fairness and increased employee satisfaction
Since it can be used at over 250,000 eligible stores nationwide, including Uber Eats affiliated merchants, its fairness across regions is a significant advantage. Employees working remotely, sales staff who frequently travel, those in regional areas, and night shift workers can all use it equitably. Furthermore, with an employee usage rate of 98% and a continuation rate of 99% after implementation, it is a highly effective welfare benefit that contributes to enhanced employee engagement and support for health maintenance.
3. Start using within 14 days of contract! Highly flexible and easy to operate
"Ticket Restaurant" can be implemented by employees starting from one person, with usage beginning as early as 14 days after the contract is signed. For administrators, it can be operated with minimal effort, requiring only confirmation of monthly charge reservations. (When using the auto-charge function)
4. Newly implemented "Receipt Scan"! Real-time automatic analysis of receipts using cutting-edge AI
Simply by employees taking a photo of their receipt and uploading it via the official Ticket Restaurant app, AI analyzes the purchase details in real-time. Employees can instantly view their history on the app, and administrators can view all employee data on a dedicated portal, minimizing workload and enabling more secure tax-exempt operations. (There are no changes to how "Ticket Restaurant" is used.)
## Edenred Japan Co., Ltd. Company Overview
Company Name: Edenred Japan Co., Ltd.
Representative: Sotaro Amano, President and Representative Director
Establishment Date: January 5, 1987
Location: 7F, Ark Hills South Tower, 1-4-5 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Business Content: Issuance agency for Ticket Restaurant®
URL: https://edenred.jp/
## About Edenred Group
Edenred is a leader in payment platforms supporting the daily lives of working people, connecting approximately 1 million client companies, 60 million employees, and 2 million affiliated merchants, operating in 44 countries worldwide. Edenred provides payment solutions for various purposes, including welfare benefits (meal vouchers, electronic meal cards), mobility (fuel cards, commuter vouchers), incentives (gift cards, employee engagement platforms), and B2B payments (corporate payment services, virtual cards).
It aims to enhance employees' welfare and purchasing power, increase corporate attractiveness and convenience, and revitalize the employment market and local economies. The 12,000 employees of the Edenred Group work daily to create a safer, more efficient, and user-friendly economic sphere for workers. With its global technological infrastructure, the group achieved consolidated total revenue of €3 billion (approximately ¥557.5 billion※) in fiscal year 2025, marking a record high profit.
Edenred Corporate Website https://www.edenred.com/en (English website)
※Based on the exchange rate of 1 Euro = 185.83 JPY as of December 30, 2025.