French food services company Sodexo announced Thursday that it anticipates a meaningful pickup in revenue growth starting in 2027, with North America serving as the engine of that recovery.
The company projects organic revenue growth of between 2% and 3% in 2027, a significant step up from the 1.2% to 1.5% growth it expects to see in 2026.
Sodexo’s new chief executive launched a review of company operations and contracts back in April, pointing to underinvestment, uneven performance across the business, and sluggish decision-making as key concerns.
“In terms of countries, obviously, the absolute priority is the United States,” CEO Thierry Delaporte said during a call with media.
North America currently accounts for roughly half of Sodexo’s total revenue. The company had already sounded the alarm in October 2025, warning that lackluster results in its education and healthcare divisions within its biggest market would drag on overall performance, with a return to growth not expected until 2027.
“It’s the largest market in the world, and it’s also a rapidly growing market,” Delaporte added.
Looking further ahead, Sodexo has set a target of organic revenue growth exceeding 5% for the full year 2030, along with net new business growth of more than 3%.
