Fact Sheet
WHO:
Compass Group North America
WHAT:
Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Compass Group North America has the privilege of serving such prestigious clients as Microsoft, Caterpillar, IBM, United Technologies Corp., SAP, University of Arkansas, Louisiana State University, and the Chicago Public Schools.
In addition, Compass Group provides catering to special events such as the US Open, Ryder Cup and the Academy Awards®. Compass Group was the official catering services supplier for the 2002 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City.
The company has fiscal year 2011 annual revenues of $11 billion and employs more than 180,000 associates throughout the United States and Canada.
Its operating companies include:
- Eurest, business and industry
- Restaurant Associates, corporate dining and cultural venues
- FLIK International, upscale dining for corporations and conference facilities
- Canteen Vending Services
- Chartwells, serving the K-12 and higher education markets
- Levy Restaurants, the market leader in sports and entertainment foodservice
- Bon Appétit Management Company, providing foodservice for higher education and corporate dining
- Morrison Management Specialists, serving the healthcare industry and senior dining
- Crothall Healthcare ces Group, healthcare facilities management
- Eurest Services, business & industry facility services provider
- SSC Service Solutions, education facility services provider
- ESS Support Services, remote/off-shore and defense catering
- Wolfgang Puck Catering
- Compass Group Canada
- Thompson Hospitality LLC, a minority strategic partner.
COMPASS GROUP PLC:Compass Group North America is a division of
Compass Group PLC, listed on the London Stock Exchange. Compass Group is the world’s leading foodservice company. The Group operates in over 50 countries, with leading market positions in the UK, Continental Europe, Australia and the US, combined with business in developing markets in Eastern Europe, South America and Asia. Compass Group employs 470,000 associates worldwide. The Group had revenues of ₤15.8 billion in the year ending September 30, 2011.
BRANDED FOOD CONCEPTS:
Compass Group offers its clients a winning portfolio of brands. From exclusive company-owned brands to popular national brand partners, our portfolio provides the perfect and profitable solution for any foodservice need. Proprietary brands and concepts including Simply Puur, 2.mato’s pizza and pasta; BYOB’s customizable burgers, Zona Mexicana authentic Mexican fare; Yan Can Cook by Compass Group; Mondo Subs; and Outtakes, Compass Group’s convenience retail concept. Compass Group also provides access to over 50 regional, national and international brands such as Einstein Bros Bagels, Chick-fil-A, Pizza Fusion, Johnny Rockets, and Quizno's.