Elior France

What Elior France does

Elior France is the French collective catering subsidiary of Elior Group and the country's leading contract caterer, serving approximately 1.1 million meals per day across more than 9,000 sites through an 18,000-person workforce. The company operates in four vertical markets — Enterprises and administrations, Healthcare and medico-social, Education and private communities, and Prison administration — generating revenue primarily through multi-year B2B and B2G service contracts negotiated per client and executed through a direct enterprise sales force, public-sector tender participation, and a regional subsidiary network (Ansamble, Alsacienne de Restauration, Elior Santé, Entremets de Paris).

The product portfolio spans on-site managed catering under the Elior brand alongside distinct sub-brands and concepts: Re-Set! for enterprise self-service, CAFÈT' for high schools, Mon 1er Resto for preschoolers, Régal et vous for disability-care diners, Elior Sport Event for sports venues, and Elior Traiteur for events. Underlying technology includes HACCP-compliant food safety systems, the bon'App parent-facing mobile application, the Green-score® environmental scoring system being rolled out across restaurants, and the L'Atelier des Menus AI-assisted menu-planning tool launched in March 2026. Digital channels (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, Spotify) plus the Bon & Bon content platform support consumer and employer branding.

The business model is subscription-like managed services plus event services, with revenue diversified across enterprises, healthcare facilities, schools, and public-sector accounts. Ownership rests with Elior Group, in turn majority controlled (48.4%) by Derichebourg Group since December 2022. Elior France adopted mission-driven company (entreprise à mission) status in June 2026 and is a UN Global Compact signatory since 2004, ESG credentials it leverages in French public procurement. Following the 2019 divestiture of concession-catering brand Areas, the firm is entirely focused on collective catering in France.

Name

Elior France

Legal name

Elior Participations

Website

https://elior.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Elior France is the #1 French collective caterer, operating 9,000+ sites and serving 1.1 million meals daily across enterprise, healthcare, education, and prison segments via multi-year B2B and B2G contracts, with a portfolio of sub-brands including Ansamble, Elior Santé, and Elior Traiteur.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Collective Catering

NAICS

Food Service Contractors (72231), Food Service Contractors (722310), Special Food Services (7223)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Institutional Catering (Schools, Hospitals, Government) (THAFAIAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

VIP, Executive Dining & Hospitality Suites Catering (THAHAKAI), Catering & Events Food Service (EDALADAC), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG), Specialty & Dietary Catering (Halal, Kosher, Vegan, Allergen-Free, Medical) (THAHAKAK)

Keywords

• Contract catering
• Collective food service
• Corporate dining
• Institutional catering
• Meal service management

Headquarters

HQ city

La Défense

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Contract Catering Services: B2B and B2G contract-based catering services for enterprises, healthcare facilities, educational institutions, and prison administration. Revenue generated through multi-year service contracts with clients.
2. Multi-Market Catering Operations: Operating across 4 distinct markets: Enterprises, Healthcare/Medico-social, Education (private schools and communities), and Prison sector. Revenue generated through daily catering operations across 3,500+ restaurants in France.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Elior France operates collective (contracted) catering services across four main markets: Enterprises, Healthcare and Medical-Social, Education and Communities, and the Prison Administration. The company manages over 3,500 restaurants in France, serving 1.1 million meals daily to employees, students, patients, elderly residents, and inmates. Offerings include corporate restaurants, self-service concepts such as Re-Set!, event catering (Elior Traiteur, Elior Sport Event), specialized concepts like CAFÈT' for high schools and Régal et vous for disability care, and digital tools such as the bon'App parent application and L'Atelier des Menus AI menu planner.

Product overview

Elior France is a leading collective catering company operating across four main markets: Corporate (Entreprises), Education and Private Teaching (Collectivités), Health and Medical-Social (Santé), and Prison (Pénitentiaire). The company offers a portfolio of distinct products and brands including Re-Set! (self-service restaurant concept for companies), Elior Sport Event (sports and events catering), Elior Traiteur (event catering), and Elior Santé (healthcare catering). The ecosystem also includes acquired regional brands Ansamble and Alsacienne de Restauration, consumer-facing platforms like Bon & Bon (blog for school canteens) and bon'App (mobile app), and innovative features such as L'Atelier des Menus (AI menu creation) and Green-score® (environmental scoring). The company also operates specialized concepts like CAFÈT' for high schools, Mon 1er Resto for preschoolers, and Régal et vous for people with disabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bon & Bon: Blog dédié à l'alimentation et à la cantine scolaire, thérapeut ou pédagogique pour les enfants et leurs familles.
• Re-Set!
• Elior Sport Event
• CAFÈT'

Products and services

• Entreprises (Corporate Restaurants) Corporate dining solutions adapted to work patterns and company social policies, serving employees in company restaurants, executive dining rooms, themed dining, coffee breaks, and event catering for enterprise clients across France.
• Collectivités et enseignement privé (Schools & Private Education Catering) Catering services for educational institutions and communities, including primary, secondary, and high schools plus private education, with concepts like CAFÈT' for high school students and age-appropriate dining solutions.
• Santé et médico-social (Health & Medical-Social Catering) Catering services for healthcare facilities including hospitals, clinics, nursing homes (EHPAD), home delivery services, and disability care, focusing on balanced nutrition adapted to patients' conditions and autonomy support.
• Marché pénitentiaire (Prison Market Catering) Catering services for French prison administration including meal preparation for inmates, canteen management, and staff dining (Mess) services.
• Re-Set! Self-service restaurant concept for companies featuring a reduced menu, healthier recipes, local seasonal products, and digital solutions designed for new work patterns and return-to-office environments.
• Elior Sport Event Catering and event activity dedicated to sports venues and major events, serving sports training centers, stadiums, and customized event services.
• Elior Traiteur Catering service offering for events, launched with Stéphane Duval (Meilleur Ouvrier de France) as Executive Chef Catering.
• bon'App School Canteen Mobile Application Mobile application dedicated to school canteens allowing parents to view menus, check food origins, view allergens, and pay bills online.
• Mon 1er Resto Innovative school restaurant concept for children aged 3-6 years old, designed with nutritionists, pedagogues, ergonomists, and psychomotor specialists to foster autonomy and learning during mealtimes.
• Régal et vous Custom dining concept for people with disabilities, designed to promote well-eating and develop autonomy, adapting dining spaces and staff training to different disabilities.
• Ansamble Regional catering group acquired by Elior in 2012, operating as a multi-region player in collective catering across early childhood, education, business, and medical-social sectors.
• Alsacienne de Restauration Regional restaurant company acquired in 2007, operating primarily in Alsace and Grand Est region, known for fresh, local, seasonal products and short supply chains.
• Elior Santé Elior's brand dedicated to healthcare sector catering, operating in hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home delivery services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20-30% reduction in food waste achieved through 'chasses au gaspi' educational programs with 600,000 children participating over five years
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sport dans la VillecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Elior Group and Sport dans la Ville strengthened their partnership in favor of youth employment, supporting integration programs through sports and catering career opportunities for young people.
• APREVA RMSminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026APREVA RMS and Elior launched the 'Battle Cook des Aînés' initiative, where cooking becomes a vector for social connection among seniors in Hauts-de-France region.
• Stéphane Duval, Meilleur Ouvrier de FranceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 April 2026Stéphane Duval, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, appointed as Executive Chef Traiteur to lead Elior's new catering activity.
• AgefiphcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Elior Group signed a strategic partnership with Agefiph to strengthen its disability policy in France, supporting employment and workplace inclusion for people with disabilities.
• SEMOP C'MidyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with SEMOP C'Midy affirming Elior as a driver of economic dynamism in the Yvelines region through public-private cooperation.
• Sébastien RouaultminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 November 2025Sébastien Rouault appointed as Director of Elior Sport Event activity, dedicated to the sports and events sector.
• Christelle BruaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 October 2025Christelle Brua appointed as Artistic Culinary Director of Elior Group and Deputy General Manager of Pailhasson chocolate company.
• Chef Grégory CohenminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 September 2025Strategic partnership with Chef Grégory Cohen around OnePlace concept, combining culinary expertise with Elior's catering infrastructure.
• Mr.GoodfishminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 February 2017Elior committed alongside Mr.Goodfish to promote responsible fishery resources through sustainable seafood sourcing practices.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• Elior Group (parent): Direct parent entity of Elior France; the listed parent entity gives consolidated visibility into Elior France's market position and overall strategy.
• Ansamble (Elior subsidiary): Wholly-owned subsidiary of Elior France operating regional collective catering across early childhood, education, business, and medico-social. Listed here for completeness — internal brand rather than competitor.

Direct peers

• Arpège: French contract caterer competing in enterprise, education, and healthcare segments with comparable service model and regional presence.
• Restalliance: French contract caterer specialized in healthcare, seniors, and medico-social segments — directly overlapping with Elior Santé and EHPAD operations.
• Compass Group France: Compass operates contract catering in France through Eurest and Scolarest, serving similar enterprise, education, and healthcare clients. Both compete on enterprise dining accounts and large public tenders.
• Convivio: French regional contract caterer focused on enterprise, education, and healthcare segments. Competes head-to-head on regional tenders and corporate accounts.
• API Restauration: Major French independent contract caterer competing in the same enterprise, education, and healthcare segments. Comparable B2B/B2G contract-based catering model with national footprint.
• Dupont Restauration: Independent French collective catering operator serving enterprises, schools, and healthcare facilities. Similar contract-based model with comparable menu customization and regional deployment.
• Sodexo France: Direct competitor in French collective catering across enterprises, healthcare, education, and public sector. Sodexo is Elior's largest head-to-head rival in the French contract catering market with comparable multi-segment exposure.

Broad incumbents

• Newrest Group: French-headquartered multi-sector catering group with presence in airline, rail, and contract catering. Overlaps with Elior on certain segments (rail catering with SNCF, remote sites) but is broader in scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat7 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Elior_Group
• Facebookfacebook.com/elior.carrieres
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elior
• Instagraminstagram.com/elior_france
• TikToktiktok.com/@elior_france
• Xx.com/Elior_France

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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