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Cafe-Restaurant Regulations in 2026: Licenses, Permits and Legal Requirements

By Paul Charneau

14 février 2026

Licenses, standards, hygiene, mandatory training: all regulations for opening a café or restaurant in France.

Paul Charneau

About Paul Charneau

Paul Charneau is a barista expert and trainer at The Loop. Passionate about specialty coffee, they share their knowledge through our training courses and articles.

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