
Financial Compensation Program for the Restaurant Sector
Last Update: November 5, 2025
QC, Canada
Supports restaurant sector technology transition with financial compensation
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 1, 2019
- Closing date : November 30, 2025
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Overview
The Financial Compensation Program for the Restaurant Sector provides reimbursement to restaurant operators for costs incurred in acquiring and activating eligible sales recording modules (MEV) in compliance with mandatory invoicing measures. The program supports the transition to new technological solutions, with expenses eligible if the equipment was purchased and activated between November 1, 2019, and October 1, 2024; the maximum funding amount is not specified in the available information.
Activities funded
- Implementation of eligible sales recording modules in restaurant establishments.
Eligibility
- The applicant must operate a restaurant establishment subject to mandatory billing measures.
- The applicant must have paid for the acquisition and activation of one or more eligible sales recording modules (MEV).
- The MEV must have been purchased new from an installer, installed and activated in the eligible restaurant establishment.
- The MEV must have been purchased and activated after October 31, 2019, and before October 1, 2024.
- The transition to the new technological solution must be completed before submitting the financial compensation request.
Who is eligible?
- Restaurants required to comply with mandatory billing measures
Eligible expenses
- Costs related to the purchase of new Sales Recording Modules (MEV).
- Expenses for the installation of new Sales Recording Modules (MEV).
- Fees for the activation of new Sales Recording Modules (MEV) in the restaurant establishment.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
How to apply
1
Verify eligibility requirements
- Confirm that your restaurant is subject to the mandatory billing measures
- Ensure you have incurred costs for eligible Sales Recording Modules (MEV)
2
Validate MEV compliance
- Ensure the MEV was new at purchase and bought from an approved installer
- Confirm installation and activation occurred in the restaurant after October 31, 2019 and before October 1, 2024
3
Prepare required documentation
- Complete the transition to the new technological solution
- Gather proof of purchase, installation, and activation for each qualifying MEV
4
Complete application form
- Fill in the “Demande de compensation financière relative au secteur de la restauration” form (VD-350.52.SM)
- Refer to the IN-574 program publication for guidance
5
Submit your application
- Submit your compensation application by November 30, 2025
- Ensure all documentation is included with your submission
Additional information
- Applications for financial compensation must be submitted by November 30, 2025.
- The transition to the new technological solution must be completed prior to submitting the compensation request.
- Additional information and official details are available in form IN-574, which outlines program specifics.
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