Franck Chaumès

Franck Chaumès is the national president of Umih (Union des Métiers et des Industries de l'Hôtellerie), a principal employers' organization in the French hospitality and restaurant sector. He is currently newsworthy due to his strong opposition to the proposed government reform of 'titres-restaurant' (meal vouchers). The proposed law aims to allow the use of these vouchers on Sundays and to permanently authorize their use in supermarkets. Chaumès, along with Umih, argues that this reform will negatively impact traditional restaurants, potentially leading to their decline. He views the reform as a significant political choice rather than a mere technical adjustment. Umih is urging parliamentarians to oppose the bill, and some restaurateurs are even considering boycotting the 'titres-restaurant' system in protest. Chaumès's stance highlights the growing tension between the government's policy and the interests of traditional restaurants in France.