Sodexho Alliance, or simply Sodexho, (Euronext: SW) is a French multinational corporation and one of the largest food services and facilities management companies in the world. It is present in seventy-six countries, earning revenue in 2006 of €12.798 billion. Sodexho mainly has two major lines of business: food and facility management; service vouchers and cards. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The foodservice (or food service) industry (US English; catering industry in British English) encompasses those places, institutions, and companies responsible for any meal eaten away from home. ... Services are: plural of service Tertiary sector of industry IRC services Web services the name of a first-class cricket team in India This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists other pages that might otherwise share the same title. ... The foodservice (or food service) industry (US English; catering industry in British English) encompasses those places, institutions, and companies responsible for any meal eaten away from home. ... Look up revenue in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT), also known as operating income and operating profit, is a term used to describe a companys earnings. ... Net income is equal to the income that a firm has after subtracting costs and expenses from the total revenue. ... This article is about work. ... Look up slogan in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos and other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN. A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML... Euronext N.V. is a pan-European stock exchange based in Paris[1] and with subsidiaries in Belgium, France, Netherlands, Portugal and the United Kingdom. ... A multinational corporation (MNC) is a corporation or enterprise that manages production establishments or delivers services in at least two countries. ... The foodservice (or food service) industry (US English; catering industry in British English) encompasses those places, institutions, and companies responsible for any meal eaten away from home. ... The Centre for Facilities Management (CFM) defines Facilities Management as ‘the processes by which an organisation plans, delivers and sustains excellent support services in a quality environment to meet changing strategic business objectives at best cost’. See also See also Facility management External links Centre for Facilities Management ... For other uses, see Nation (disambiguation). ... For other uses, see Euro (disambiguation). ...

Activities

Sodexho started the Stop Hunger initiative, aiming at eliminating hunger, especially of children. The Stop Hunger volunteers work everyday to provide food to needed children and their families in many locations in North America, through programs such as "feeding our future" and "Campus Kitchens". The Sodexho Foundation also funded research into the root cause for hunger and solutions to stopping hunger.

Sodexho notably operates cafeterias in companies, public agencies, institutions, schools, colleges, universities, hospitals, assisted-living facilities, corporate cafeterias, United States military mess halls, and even private prisons. The company's activities in private prisons and in schools have given rise to considerable controversy at over sixty US colleges and institutions^[1]. The film Super Size Me criticized Sodexho's policies on child nutrition in their client schools, featuring Madison Junior High School in Naperville, Illinois. In 2004, UK TV Channel 4 showed a documentary exposing the unhygienic preparation of food by Tillery Valley (a subsidiary of Sodexho)^[2]. One of a number of cafeterias at Electronic City campus, Infosys Technologies Ltd. ... College (Latin collegium) is a term most often used today to denote an educational institution. ... The armed forces of the United States of America consist of the United States Army United States Navy United States Air Force United States Marine Corps United States Coast Guard Note: The United States Coast Guard has both military and law enforcement functions. ... Most prisons are operated by government agencies. ... Super Size Me is an Academy Award-nominated 2004 documentary film, directed by and starring Morgan Spurlock, an American independent filmmaker. ... Naperville is a city located in DuPage County, Illinois and Will County, Illinois. ... Official language(s) English[1] Capital Springfield Largest city Chicago Largest metro area Chicago Metropolitan Area Area  Ranked 25th  - Total 57,918 sq mi (149,998 km²)  - Width 210 miles (340 km)  - Length 390 miles (629 km)  - % water 4. ...

There have been at least three boycotts of Sodexho, at the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London, American University in Washington D.C. due to its partnerships with the US Military, dealings with prisons, low pay, and poor working conditions and Université laval in Quebec city due to the failed attempt to take back the food services by the general student association the CADEUL ^[3]. Sodexho has come under fire in the UK for being part of the notorious Harmondsworth Detention Centre, home to many asylum seekers. Look up Boycott in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... The University of London is a university based primarily in London. ... For other universities known as American University, see American University (disambiguation). ... Université Laval (Laval University) is the oldest centre of education in Canada, and was the first institution in America to offer higher education in French. ... Nickname: Motto: Don de Dieu feray valoir (I shall put Gods gift to good use; the Don de Dieu was Champlains ship) Coordinates: , Country Province Agglomeration Quebec City Statute of the city Capitale-Nationale Administrative Region Capitale-Nationale Founded 1608 by Samuel de Champlain Constitution date 1833 Government... Harmondsworth is the UKs largest immigration removal centre, an immigration detention centre next to Colnbrook Immigration Removal Centre, near Heathrow Airport. ...

In October of 2007, Sodexho employees at Hiram College, in Hiram, OH, participated in a walk out to protest low wages, deliberate understaffing, unsanitary conditions, and verbal abuse by their supervisor Jack Cahill. Students and faculty have supported the walkout with a series of protests and sit ins. During Sodexho's tenure at Hiram College, the school's food was placed 15th on the Princeton Review's "Is This Food? Ranking", a measure of the worst college cafeteria food in America. This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ...

History

Sodexho was launched by Pierre Bellon (Chairman) and Remi Baudin (Vice Chairman) in 1966 in Marseille, initially serving staff restaurants, schools and hospitals as the Societé d'Exploitation Hotelière. In English, this translates to "company that provides services used by hotels." Since September 2006, it has been managed by Michel Landel who is the company's global CEO. Year 1966 (MCMLXVI) was a common year starting on Saturday (link will display full calendar) of the 1966 Gregorian calendar. ... City flag Coat of arms Motto: By her great deeds, the city of Massilia shines Location Coordinates Time Zone CET (GMT +1) Administration Country Region Provence-Alpes-Côte dAzur Department Bouches-du-Rhône (13) Subdivisions 16 arrondissements (in 8 secteurs) Intercommunality Urban Community of Marseille Provence M...

Throughout the 1970's, Sodexho expanded in France and internationally; first in Belgium, then Africa, and finally the Middle East. After an initial public offering on the Paris Bourse in 1983, Sodexho continued its expansion in the North America and South America, Japan, South Africa, and Russia. A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... A map showing countries commonly considered to be part of the Middle East The Middle East is a region comprising the lands around the southern and eastern parts of the Mediterranean Sea, a territory that extends from the eastern Mediterranean Sea to the Persian Gulf. ... “IPO” redirects here. ... This article is about the capital of France. ... A stock exchange is an organization of which the members are stock brokers. ... Year 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays the 1983 Gregorian calendar). ... Compass rose with north highlighted and at top Look up North in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... South America South America is a continent crossed by the equator, with most of its area in the Southern Hemisphere. ...

Between 1995 and 2001, Sodexho's holding company changed its name to Sodexho Alliance, and the company forged alliances with Gardner Merchant, Partena, Sogeres, Wood Dining Services and Universal Ogden Services. Sodexho Alliance became the leader in North American food and management services and remote site management (after a merger with Universal Ogden Services)^[4]. Year 1995 (MCMXCV) was a common year starting on Sunday (link will display full 1995 Gregorian calendar). ... Year 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday (link displays the 2001 Gregorian calendar). ... A holding company is a company that owns part, all, or a majority of other companies outstanding stock. ...

In 1998, Sodexho merged with Marriott Management Services, one of the top food services companies in North America. Included in the merger was a name change to Sodexho Marriott Services, which has since been changed to just Sodexho. The merger helped Sodexho become one of the largest food and management services providers in America^[5]. Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ...

In recent years, Sodexho was listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Sodexho has focused on preparing the end of Pierre Bellon's leadership. New Chief Operating Officers were appointed in 2003 and a new Chief Executive Officer, Michel Landel was appointed in 2005. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), nicknamed the Big Board, is a New York City-based stock exchange. ... A Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a corporate officer responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of the corporation. ... Year 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Chief executive” redirects here. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

In the summer of 2006, the company made headlines for inking a deal with NBA legend and business entrepreneur, Earvin Magic Johnson and Magic Food Provisions, a subsidiary of Magic Johnson Enterprises. The initiative includes a marketing agreement and the formation of SodexhoMagic, LLC - a new joint venture that is 51 percent owned by Johnson. Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... “Earvin Johnson” redirects here. ...

In January 2007, Sodexho signed a landmark deal to become the new restaurant provider for the venerable St. Bartholomew’s Church in midtown Manhattan. This spring, Sodexho will develop a new sustainable concept for the restaurant at St. Bart’s, which includes indoor/outdoor facilities and catering services^[6]. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... Midtown Manhattan viewed from the World Trade Center. ...

Since September 2007, its United States operations are headed up by President and CEO, George Chavel, who replaced Richard Macedonia.

Competitors

• Compass Group PLC
• Aramark
• Elior
• Max caukin

The British company Compass Group LSE: CPG is one of the largest food service businesses in the world. ... Aramark Corporation (NYSE: RMK) is a professional services organization, providing food services, facilities management, hospitality services, and uniforms and career apparel to health care institutions, universities and school districts, stadiums and arenas, businesses, prisons, senior living facilities, parks and resorts, correctional institutions, conference centers, convention centers, and public safety professionals...

References

External links

• Global Sodexho mainpage
• Stop Hunger Initiative
• Sodexho's Corporate Watch profile
• Sodexho in the U.S.
• Sodexho Holland
• Sodexho UK & Ireland
• Sodexho France