The French market for restaurants and cafés has grown by less than 2% since 2000 to reach a value of almost Euro20.3 billion (US$19.4 billion) in 2001.
Over the five-year review period, the market increased by 7.8%.
The market is mature and stable with theme chains growing at the expense of small independent businesses.
Despite this, the market remains dominated by small independent restaurants, as traditional cooking is considered as an important part of the French people's culture.
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