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Compass Group North America Overview

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2400 Yorkmont Rd. Charlotte, 
NC 28217 United States
Phone: 704-329-4000
Fax:704-329-4010

Company Description

This company points the way to managed foodservices. Compass Group North America provides catering and dining services to corporate clients, educational and healthcare facilities, and sports and entertainment venues in Canada, Mexico, and the US. Its operating units include Bon Appétit Management Co. (corporate dining), Chartwells (school dining services), and Morrison Management Specialists (healthcare dining). The company's Levy Restaurants unit also operates fine dining locations, as well as concessions at sports and entertainment venues. In addition, the company offers vending services and on-site dining. It is a division of UK-based Compass Group.

Compass Group North America Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    Company Profile Report Highlights

    • Company Description

      Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.

    • Industry Information

      Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.

    • Biographies

      Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.

    • Company History

      When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up to speed on a company's history.

    • Key People

      Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.

    • Company Financials

      Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

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          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

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        Overview

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How sharply would the company be affected if it lost its main supplier?

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              Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.

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              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.

            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.

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              Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.

            • Financial Information

              Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.

            • Web Links & Acronyms

              Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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