The restructuring events database contains factsheets with data on large-scale restructuring events reported in the principal national media and company websites in each EU Member State. This database was created in 2002.
Accommodation / Food 56 - Food and beverage service activities 56.1 - Restaurants and mobile food service activities 56.1 - Restaurants and mobile food service activities
100 jobs Number of planned job losses
Announcement Date
24 December 2025
Employment effect (start)
29 December 2025
Foreseen end date
1 January 2026
Description
Food Society Paris, one of Europe's largest fast-food courts (3,500 m²), has announced it will close permanently, resulting in approximately 100 job losses. The company entered judicial reorganisation last summer after filing for insolvency. The Paris Commercial Court reported that its liabilities far exceeded its revenue of €6.2 million.
The main challenge seemed to be the flow of customers. While the food court was full during major events, it struggled to attract a steady weekday clientele. Despite a six-month observation period intended to allow the submission of a recovery plan, Food Society Paris management announced the closure on 24 December 2025, via social media.
Eurofound (2025), Food Society Paris, Closure in France, factsheet number 203898, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/203898.
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