Compass Group North America

Compass Group North America is a leading provider of food and support services across the United States and Canada. It is a subsidiary of the British multinational Compass Group plc.

The company offers a diverse range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of various sectors, including business and industry, education, healthcare, and sports and leisure.

Operations in the United States

Compass Group North America operates through several specialized companies focused on different market segments:

• Bon Appétit Management Company: Based in Palo Alto, California, managing over 1,000 cafés across 33 states and providing on-site restaurant services to corporations, universities, museums, and specialty venues.
• Canteen: The largest unattended retail provider in the U.S., offering dining, coffee, pantry, and vending solutions with industry-leading technology to improve workplace experiences.
• Chartwells Higher Education: Serves 280 college and university dining environments by providing nutritious cuisine catering to diverse appetites and dietary needs, fostering community on campuses.
• Chartwells K12: Employing over 16,000 associates in more than 4,000 schools, it delivers custom dining programs emphasizing sustainability and local sourcing.
• Levy: Specializes in premium catering, corporate dining, and concession services across major cities such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Dallas, Chicago, Boston, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and Atlanta.
• Morrison Healthcare: Provides food and nutrition services to nearly 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems, focusing on enhancing patient care.
• Morrison Living: Offers hospitality-driven services including dining to over 400 senior living clients, ensuring a high quality of life for residents.
• Unidine: Operates in over 200 facilities, offering food and management services with an emphasis on scratch cooking and responsibly sourced ingredients.
• Restaurant Associates: Recognized nationwide for on-site dining management excellence, serving corporate workplaces, cultural centers, professional schools, and events in metro New York City, Washington D.C., Boston, and Atlanta.

Operations in Canada

In Canada, Compass Group North America operates through ESS North America, part of Compass Group Canada. ESS North America leads in providing remote food service and related support across sectors such as oil and gas, marine, mining, and industrial construction.

Locations

Compass Group North America has significant locations including:

• Miami, FL, USA
• San Francisco, CA, USA

Business Focus and Strategy

The company emphasizes innovation, sustainability, and community engagement. It continues to expand services to meet the evolving needs of a diverse clientele in both the United States and Canada.