Edenred Japan Reports 1.7x Growth in 'Ticket Restaurant' Contracts After Meal Subsidy Tax Limit Expansion
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- 📰 Published: May 12, 2026 at 20:00
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Edenred Japan announced that new contracts for its 'Ticket Restaurant' meal subsidy service grew 1.7x YoY in April 2026. This follows the expansion of the monthly non-taxable meal allowance limit from 3,500 to 7,500 JPY. Over 80% of new clients are SMEs, with one in three choosing the maximum allowance. The service is being widely adopted as a 'third wage hike' to support employees effectively amid prolonged inflation.