
Thinking about first-time outsourcing? Here’s what you need to know.
Outsourcing food and facilities means finding the right partner to provide everyday food, keep your spaces clean, reduce operating costs, increase operational efficiency and create better experiences for your people.
Better meals, smarter operations, real results
Whether you call it partnering, outsourcing or contracting, it’s about teaming up with experts to manage food and facilities so you can focus on your core mission. The results? Cost savings, crave-worthy dining, scalable operations and happy people.
Partnership starts here

Smart spending, fresh dining
Could smart spending and standout dining be your new standard? We make smart spending simple, using our buying power and supplier network to stretch your budget without cutting corners. Our fresh, nutrition-first menus keep things exciting and on trend. And because we design with intention, everything we create fits your culture and feels just right for your people and business needs.

Scalable solutions, efficient operations.
We know optimizing performance goes beyond efficiency—it’s about strengthening the quality, service and culture that matter to you. Our food and facilities management services flex with your growth, streamlining operations and reducing costs through proven processes and tech. And with open communication, you’re always in the loop.

Great people, great service.
Your people are the heart of your business, and we believe outsourcing should strengthen that. Our food and facilities management services are designed to scale with you, while keeping what makes your culture unique. We retain 99.5% of staff during transitions, offer career growth and training, and bring local, personalized service that feels like a natural extension of your team.
- Let’s clear the air about outsourcing. From food cost and quality to recruitment and human resources, get the facts you need to make the right decision for your business.
The complete toolkit
This toolkit helps assess fit for your business, includes an interview guide to find the right partner and puts common food service and facilities management outsourcing myths to the test.
FAQ
Not at all. Outsourcing can reduce costs through optimized operations, scalable services and strong purchasing power. Transparent cost models, transition planning and regular business reviews demonstrate how efficiency is achieved without compromising quality.
You stay in the driver’s seat. Sodexo builds partnerships based on transparency and trust. Clients maintain oversight through tailored service models, regular reviews and on-site leadership, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and standards.
Yes. Sodexo embeds its teams within your organization, hires locally and partners with regional suppliers. This approach preserves and enhances your culture while delivering high-quality service and strengthening community connections.
Absolutely. Sodexo offers agile, scalable solutions that adapt to your footprint, culinary preferences and operational requirements. Whether managing a single site or a multi-campus operation, services are customized to meet evolving needs.