Following the historic 'Meal Allowance' revision after 42 years, welfare and food service giants team up: Edenred Japan accelerates nationwide expansion of 'Meal Allowance' by strengthening ties with industry leaders Benefit One and EWEL
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Edenred Japan is partnering with Benefit One and EWEL to expand its 'Ticket Restaurant' service in response to the doubling of the tax-exempt limit for meal allowances in April 2026. They are also partnering with major chains like Matsuya and Yoshinoya to promote meal allowances as social infrastructure.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the amendment to the meal allowance system in April 2026?
- A: It is a legal amendment that increases the tax-free limit for meal allowances from 3,500 yen to 7,500 yen per month for the first time in 42 years.
- Q: Where can Ticket Restaurant be used?
- A: Ticket Restaurant can be used at all affiliated stores nationwide, as well as at official app coupon partners including Matsuya, Yoshinoya, and Seven-Eleven, among others.
- Q: Who is eligible for this promotional plan?
- A: The promotional plan is available to user companies that utilize the 'Cafeteria Plan' from Benefit-One and iWell, with initial fees waived for a limited time.