Metro France

Metro France is the French subsidiary of Metro AG, a leading international wholesaler specializing in cash and carry operations for professional customers such as independent restaurateurs, retailers, hotels, and caterers. Operating under the Metro brand, it provides a wide assortment of food, beverages, non-food products, and professional equipment through its network of wholesale stores and delivery services across France.

Headquartered in Nanterre, in the Hauts-de-Seine department near Paris, Metro France serves as a key player in the French wholesale trade sector, focusing on B2B distribution. The company emphasizes high-quality products, trusted relationships with producers, and tailored advice to support its clients' needs in gastronomy, catering, and foodservice. Its offerings include fresh produce, gourmet items, beverages, beauty and personal care products, kitchenware, and restaurant supplies, with a strong commitment to authentic, healthy, and sustainable options.

Metro France operates approximately 100-200 cash and carry stores throughout the country, strategically located to serve professional entrepreneurs efficiently. These locations function as membership-only wholesale centers, stocking over 7,500 references in some delivery depots to meet diverse demands. Recent expansions include new logistics sites, such as the facility in La Brède (Gironde) opened in 2025, which created around 100 local jobs and supports over 2,000 clients in Nouvelle-Aquitaine with enhanced delivery services for foodservice professionals. This site incorporates sustainable features like solar panels and greener transport initiatives under Metro's Fret21 program, aiming to reduce CO2 emissions.

With around 9,000 employees in France, Metro France ranks as a top choice for independent restaurant owners, combining physical stores with omnichannel solutions like online ordering and rapid delivery. The company continuously invests in its infrastructure to optimize distribution of both food and non-food items, prioritizing sectors like food, drinks, and beauty products. Its own brands and partnerships promote sustainable consumption, local sourcing, and innovation to help suppliers reach a broad professional clientele.

Founded in 1964 as part of the Metro Group's expansion, Metro France has evolved into France's number one wholesaler for the HoReCa (hotels, restaurants, cafes) sector, fostering growth through reliable supply chains and environmental responsibility targets, including fleet electrification by 2030.