Compass Group is a British foodservice company. It was founded in 1941 with headquarters in Chertsey, Surrey and over the years, it has become the world’s largest catering business by revenue and employee count, with over 600,000 personnel across 45 countries. Compass Group serves food and beverages in a wide range of locations spanning schools, universities, offices, hospitals, sports venues, cultural venues and prisons. Its largest market is North America, followed by Europe. The company acts as a parent for several subsidiaries within the foodservice industry, including Starbucks and Costa Coffee in the UK. Compass Group stock is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index. Start spread betting or trading CFDs on our Compass Group share price.