Compass Management Holdings traces its origins to 1941 when Jack Bateman created Factory Canteens Limited in the UK. The company merged with Midland Catering in the 1960s before becoming Compass Group in 1987. It expanded internationally through acquisitions, entering North America in 1994 by purchasing Canteen Corporation. Today, the company operates extensive foodservice and hospitality divisions across business, healthcare, education, and sports sectors. Compass serves numerous clients through both direct contracts and subsidiary brands while maintaining a significant global market presence.