Traditional French restaurants are rapidly declining due to escalating costs and the "Americanisation" of eating habits, with approximately 25 establishments closing daily. This trend threatens France's renowned culinary heritage, impacting small towns and urban centers alike.

• 9,800 restaurants closed permanently between June 2024 and June 2025, a 10% increase from the previous year.
• Restaurant owner Mickael Moureaud from L’Ange Vin in Angers, reports a 10% drop in clientele and soaring supplier costs, with minced beef prices rising from €8 to €12.50 per kilo.
• Average restaurant turnover saw a 22% decrease, while raw material costs for owners surged by 16% between late 2022 and mid-2024.
• The departement president of the hotel and restaurant owners’ union, Celine Viale, highlights that younger generations are opting for cheaper, faster food options, abandoning the traditional French meal structure.