Food Service Facility Management Market Report 2026

The food service facility management market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $26 billion in 2025 to $27.96 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of commercial food service establishments, rising demand for standardized facility operations, increasing regulatory oversight on hygiene standards, growth in institutional food facilities, adoption of professional facility management services.

The food service facility management market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.98 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing outsourcing of food facility operations, rising investments in smart kitchen technologies, expansion of large-scale catering facilities, growing focus on sustainability in facility operations, increasing adoption of data-driven management platforms. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of integrated facility management solutions, rising use of automated food service systems, growing focus on hygiene and compliance management, expansion of technology-enabled operational monitoring, enhanced emphasis on cost optimization practices.

The rising shift toward food-away-from-home (FAFH) is expected to drive the growth of the food service facility management market going forward. FAFH refers to meals and food services consumed outside the home or purchased as ready-to-eat or minimally prepared meals. The increase in FAFH spending is fueled by changing consumer lifestyles, including busy work schedules, dual-income households, urbanization, and a growing preference for convenient and quick meal options. Food service facility management supports this trend by optimizing kitchen operations, ensuring food safety, streamlining production and delivery processes, and enhancing service efficiency and customer satisfaction. For instance, in October 2024, according to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) via its Economic Research Service (ERS), a US-based government agency, US per-capita spending on food away from home rose to US$ 4,485 in 2023, up from US$ 4,004 in 2022, marking a 12% increase; spending on food at home grew only modestly. Therefore, the rising shift toward food-away-from-home is driving the growth of the food service facility management market.

Major companies operating in the food service facility management market are focusing on AI-driven kitchen and facility automation to enhance operational efficiency, reduce labor costs, and improve service quality. AI-driven kitchen and facility automation involves using artificial intelligence technologies to control, optimize, and streamline kitchen operations and facility management tasks, including cooking, cleaning, maintenance, and energy use. For instance, in 2025, Miso Robotics Inc., a US-based food robotics company, launched the next-generation Flippy Fry Station, an AI-powered robotic fry station designed for QSR kitchens to automate frying operations. The system features a smaller footprint, faster installation, and enhanced AI capabilities that improve speed, precision, and safety in food preparation. This innovation helps restaurants address labor shortages, reduce operational costs, and maintain consistent food quality across high-volume operations.

In July 2023, Sodexo S.A., a France-based food services and facilities management company, acquired A.H. Management Group for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Sodexo aims to strengthen its North American convenience-services footprint, particularly through its in-reach business, by expanding offerings such as micro-markets, vending machines, and office coffee or pantry services. A.H. Management Group is a US-based company that provides food service facility management solutions.

Major companies operating in the food service facility management market report are Compass Group plc, Sodexo S.A., Aramark Corporation, ISS Facility Services A/S, Elior Group SA, Delaware North Companies Inc., Mitie Group plc, ABM Industries Incorporated, Atalian Servest Group Limited, OCS Group Limited, Healthcare Services Group Inc., AVI Foodsystems Inc., Thompson Hospitality Corporation, Guckenheimer Enterprises Inc., HHS LLC, Taher Inc., Fresh Ideas Food Management, Serco Group plc, WSH Group Limited, Interserve Group Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the food service facility management market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the food service facility management market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the food service facility management market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The food service facility management market includes revenues earned by entities through facility planning and management, catering management, kitchen operations management, menu planning, staff training and management, procurement and supply chain management, hygiene and safety compliance, and equipment maintenance services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

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