Who Is Compass Group?

Meet Foodbuy’s Parent Company

Hospitality, healthcare, education, and foodservice operations tackle many different challenges in their businesses. However, one challenge cuts across every industry – procurement. Whether you’re managing a multi-site hospital system or operating a mountain resort, strategic sourcing directly impacts your bottom line.

At Foodbuy, we empower operators across all industries with smarter procurement solutions that deliver measurable results. What sets us apart isn’t just our scale or sourcing power. It’s our strategic partnership with Compass Group, the global leader in food and support services.

Being part of the Compass family means our Members benefit from more than just competitive pricing. You gain access to proven operational expertise, trusted supplier relationships, and groundbreaking innovation.  

Backed by Cross-Industry Reach

Foodbuy originated as Compass Group North America’s procurement engine. That means every decision we make, from supplier selection to product innovation, is informed by real-world operational experience and data-driven insights from high-volume, high-performance environments.

Compass Group North America serves over 13 million meals a day. Their locations range from stadiums and classrooms to hospitals and hotels. This versatility requires an expansive network of suppliers and distributors but also provides insights into a variety of business needs. Foodbuy connects Compass Group sectors with exceptional suppliers, while Compass Group connects Foodbuy with enhanced buying power and industry-specific insights.

5 Benefits of Our Compass Group Connection

Whether you’re running a regional healthcare system, a university dining program, or a boutique hotel group, our relationship with Compass Group translates into tangible value for your operation:

1. Unmatched Purchasing Power: With $35B+ in managed spend, our scale drives cost advantages across food, beverage, services, equipment, and supply categories.
2. Long-Standing Supplier Relationships: Built over decades, Compass Group’s deep supplier partnerships allow us to negotiate stronger contracts and ensure consistency in quality and supply.
3. Operational Expertise You Can Leverage: We deliver the tools, standards, and best practices proven across Compass’s diverse portfolio and adapted to your needs.
4. Innovation at Scale: From cutting-edge culinary trends to technology leadership, our access to Compass’s global innovation pipeline keeps you ahead of the curve.
5. Actionable Data and Insights: With visibility into spend, usage, and performance across thousands of sites, we equip you with intelligence to make smarter decisions, optimize menus, and drive continuous improvement.

Leverage the Power of Compass Group

Foodbuy’s partnership with Compass Group means you don’t have to choose between flexibility and firepower. You get both.

We bring you the strength of a global procurement leader with the agility of a Member-first group purchasing organization. That’s how we help you reduce costs, streamline operations, and future-proof your business. Become a Foodbuy Member today.