About Compass Group USA Franchise
Compass does business under its corporate name and operates various related lines of business through separately identified corporate divisions, such as “Canteen,” “Chartwells,” “Eurest Dining Services,” “Eurest Support Services,” “Coffee Distributing Company,” and “ESS Support Services,” and its affiliated companies operate under other corporate names such as “Flik”, “Unidine Corporation”, “Bon Appetit,” “Restaurant Associates,” “Morrison,” “Touchpoint Support Services,” “Canteen One,” “Statewide Services,” “Crothall,” “Fresh and Ready Foods, LLC,” “E15, LLC,” “ESFM,” “Gourmet Dining,” “Lackmann Culinary Services,” “SSC Service Solutions,” “CulinArt, Inc.,” “Cosmopolitan Catering,” “Quantum North America, LLC,” “BlueStar Refreshment Services LLC,” “Parks Coffee,” “Eat Club,” “Corporate Essentials, LLC,” the “RAC Holdings” group of companies, and the “Levy Restaurant” group of companies.
Our agents for service of process and their addresses are disclosed in Exhibit G.
Compass Group USA Franchise Cost & Fees
| Fee Type | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Franchise Fee | $3,250 to $25,000, | One-time payment upon signing |
| Royalty Fee | 5.25% of gross sales | Ongoing; paid monthly |
| Total Investment Range | $1,404,750 – $2,100,000 | Includes build-out, inventory, working capital |
The investment range of $1.4M–$2.1M reflects variability in build-out costs, store size, lease terms, and market. The ongoing royalty fee is 5.25% of gross sales.
Investment Breakdown (Item 7)
| Item | Low | High |
|---|---|---|
| route trucks that will cost approximately | $70,000 | $76,000 |
| The smallest item of vending equipment, such as an office coffee machine, may ra | $260 | $1,300 |
| The largest, most sophisticated vending machines may list for | $2,600 | $13,000 |
| Food service equipment and smallwares can range from | $50 | $19,500 |
| You will have to purchase a computer system for your business, and we anticipate | $780 | $325,000 |
Additional Fees (Item 6)
| Fee Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Transfer Fee | $3,000 |
Financing (Item 10)
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Financing Available | No |
| Description | Franchisor does not offer financing. |
Compass Group USA Franchise Earnings — Item 19
Compass Group USA does not include an Item 19 financial performance representation in their FDD. Contact information for current and former franchisees is listed in Item 20 of the FDD.
Compass Group USA Litigation & Risk Flags
Litigation and bankruptcy data is sourced from Items 3 and 4 of the FDD. Always verify current status directly from the most recent FDD.
Compass Group USA System Growth
Compass Group USA currently operates 9 franchised locations and 0 company-owned units. Unit count data is sourced from Item 20 of the FDD.
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