Newrest

What Newrest does

Newrest Group Services SAS is a privately held French multisector catering and facility management company headquartered in Toulouse, founded in 1996 by Olivier Sadran under the name Catair. The company serves five core verticals: airlines (inflight catering, buy-on-board, duty-free), railway operators (SNCF TGV, Intercités, OUIGO), remote industrial sites (mining, oil & gas, construction), concession catering (businesses, schools, healthcare, defense), and commercial catering (airport and highway concessions), with facility management services delivered through the proprietary Octopus platform.

The operating model combines enterprise direct sales targeting large accounts such as Transavia, SNCF, and Minera San Cristóbal with channel partnerships such as Rahal Group in Morocco. Production is anchored in the proprietary Digital Factory, a fully automated and robotized facility located in Paris-Wissous and Madrid, which applies Business Intelligence and data analytics across the value chain, supported by the I Care QHSSE compliance program, Chefs Unlimited culinary training, and the Solutions Unlimited innovation framework. Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B managed service and recurring contracts; pricing is not publicly disclosed.

In FY2024/25 the company reported revenue of €3.336 billion and operated with a global workforce of 61,510 across 52 countries, making it the world's largest independent multi-sector catering group. Growth has been driven by international expansion into Latin America via the March 2025 acquisition of Compass Group's Chile, Colombia, and Mexico subsidiaries, by the 2021 Sodexo Maroc SA acquisition in partnership with Rahal Group, and by deeper rail and FM contract penetration. The company is controlled by founders and partners and has no public listing.

Name

Newrest

Legal name

Newrest Group Services SAS

Website

https://newrest.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Newrest is a privately held French multisector catering and facility management company serving airlines, railways, remote industrial sites, concession clients, and commercial concessions across 52 countries with 61,510 employees and €3.336 billion in FY2024/25 revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Catering and Facility Management Services

NAICS

Caterers (722320), Caterers (72232), Food Service Contractors (722310), Food Service Contractors (72231), Special Food Services (7223)

akta.pro primary industry

Airline / Rail / Cruise Catering (THAFAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Flight Catering & Meal Services (THABAMAA), Catering, Pantry & Food Service (On-site Refreshments/Events) (IMAIALAD), Full-Service Catering (Off-Premise) (HSACAGAA), Corporate Catering & Refreshment Services (HSACADAD)

Keywords

• Inflight catering services
• Remote site catering
• Contract catering solutions
• Facility management services
• Rail catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Toulouse

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Inflight Catering: Provision of meals and beverages to passengers and crew on aircraft, ensuring food quality, safety, and logistics delivery. Includes buy-on-board and duty-free services.
2. Rail Catering: Catering services for railway companies including TGV, Intercités, OUIGO, and sleeper trains. Services range from drinks and snacks to full restaurant and seat service.
3. Concession Catering: Contract catering for businesses, schools, healthcare facilities, defense sector, and government institutions. Includes company restaurants, cafeterias, and executive clubs.
4. Remote Site Catering: Complete catering, housekeeping, and laundry services for remote mining, oil & gas, and construction sites on land and at sea.
5. Commercial Catering: Catering services at airports and highway concessions, transforming transit areas into destinations.
6. Facility Management: Comprehensive FM services including technical maintenance, cleaning, transport management, waste management, and landscaping through Octopus platform.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Newrest provides integrated catering and facility management services across six core verticals: inflight catering for airlines (including buy-on-board and duty-free), rail catering for railway operators (TGV, Intercités, OUIGO, sleeper trains), commercial retail catering at airports and highways, concession catering for businesses/schools/healthcare/defense, remote site base life services for mining/oil & gas/construction, and comprehensive facility management (Octopus). The company supports these through automated Digital Factory production, the Solutions Unlimited innovation framework, and the Chefs Unlimited culinary program.

Product overview

Newrest is a global multisector catering and facility management company offering an integrated portfolio of services. The core offerings include inflight catering for airlines, rail catering for train services, commercial retail catering for airports and highways, concession catering for schools/businesses/healthcare/defense, remote site base life management, and comprehensive facility management under the Octopus brand. These services are supported by the Solutions Unlimited framework (innovative, technology-centered, customer-focused approach), the Chefs Unlimited culinary program, and the Digital Factory for automated production. The company operates across 52 countries with 61,510 employees and generated 3.336 billion euros in revenue in 2024/25.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Solutions Unlimited: Innovative, tech-centric, and customer-oriented catering solutions
• Chefs Unlimited
• Foundation Unlimited
• Octopus
• Digital Factory
• I Care
• One Team Unlimited Challenge
• Crushly

Products and services

• Inflight Catering Services Catering services for airlines, including meal preparation, logistics, and delivery for passengers and crew across all cabin classes, plus buy-on-board and duty-free services.
• Rail Catering Services Onboard catering for railway passengers including TGV, Intercités, OUIGO trains, and sleeper car services with bar and restaurant car options.
• Commercial Retail Catering Airport and highway concession catering services, transforming transit locations into destination dining experiences with 15+ internally developed concepts.
• Concession Catering Catering services for schools, businesses, healthcare facilities, and defense sectors, including balanced meals, anti-waste policies, and local/organic product sourcing.
• Remote Sites (Bases Vie) Complete base life management services for mining, petroleum, gas, and engineering operations on land and offshore, including catering, housekeeping, laundry, and technical facility management.
• Facility Management (Octopus) Comprehensive facility management solutions including multi-technical maintenance, cleaning services, transport and fleet management, waste management, landscaping, and digital tools for preventive and corrective maintenance via the Octopus platform.
• Buy-on-board & Duty-free Onboard retail and duty-free services for airlines, including product sales and delivery logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue of 3.336 billion euros in 2024/25
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Compass Group (Latin America subsidiaries)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Newrest acquired Compass Group's subsidiaries in Chile, Colombia, and Mexico in March 2025, expanding its presence in the Latin American market. This acquisition follows Compass Group's exit from the Latin American market.
• Rahal GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 June 2021Partnership with Rahal Group in Morocco as part of Newrest's expansion plans. This partnership supports Newrest's activities across multiple catering sectors in Morocco, including the acquisition of Sodexo Maroc SA through its Moroccan subsidiary.
• Toulouse Football Club (TFC)flagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing sports partnership since Newrest's founding. The club plays in the French Ligue 1 championship. In 2022, the team returned to Ligue 1 after a brief period in Ligue 2.
• Castres OlympiquecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThree-season partnership starting in 2024 with TOP 14 rugby club. Winner of Bouclier de Brennus 5 times (most recently in 2018), also competing in European Champions Cup.
• Perrine LaffontminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOlympic mogul skiing champion sponsored by Newrest. Focus on sporting excellence with ambition to become champion at 2026 Winter Olympics.
• Foundation UnlimitedcoreOthersCorporate foundation created in 2023, endowed with 1.5% of group's consolidated annual net income. Supports solidarity projects focused on protecting individuals, facilitating fulfillment through education and training, and developing potential through sport.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Aramark: US-listed provider of food services, facilities, and uniform services to education, healthcare, business, and sports venues. Broad incumbent peer overlapping with Newrest's concession catering and facility management segments.
• Sodexo: French multinational providing food services, facilities management, and employee benefits at global scale. Major incumbent competitor across Newrest's B2B concession and FM segments, with significantly larger revenue base.
• ISS A/S: Danish multinational facility services provider offering cleaning, technical maintenance, and integrated FM solutions globally. Direct competitor for the Octopus facility management pillar of Newrest's business, particularly in workplace and technical maintenance contracts.
• Compass Group: UK-listed world's largest contract caterer with operations across B2B food services and support services. Direct competitor in contract catering; notably exited Latin America in March 2025, selling its Chile, Colombia, and Mexico subsidiaries to Newrest.

Direct peers

• SSP Group: UK-listed operator of food and beverage outlets in airports, train stations, and motorway service areas. Direct competitor in Newrest's commercial catering segment (airport and highway concessions), with comparable retail F&B strategy at transport hubs.
• Elior Group: French contract catering group serving B2B clients in education, healthcare, and corporate markets across Europe and the US. Direct competitor in concession catering with strong European overlap to Newrest's footprint.
• SATS Ltd: Singapore-listed provider of gateway services and airline catering across Asia-Pacific and selected international hubs. Direct competitor in inflight catering and ground handling with comparable long-tail carrier relationships.
• gategroup: Swiss-headquartered airline catering and in-flight services specialist operating globally. Closest direct competitor to Newrest's airline catering pillar, serving similar carrier clients with comparable buy-on-board, meal logistics, and crew services offerings.
• LSG Sky Chefs: Deutsche Lufthansa subsidiary and one of the world's largest airline catering providers, serving carrier customers globally with in-flight meals and hospitality. Direct peer in airline catering though captive to its parent.
• dnata: Dubai-based airline catering and ground handling division of the Emirates Group, providing in-flight catering, airport hospitality, and travel services. Direct competitor in airline catering with overlapping global hub strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

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