Canteen

$CNTNF500 #501
CategoryFood: Retail Sales
SubcategoryMiscellaneous Food/Beverage Businesses
Locations261
Franchisee Count10
Franchise Fee$3,250
Item 7 Low$9,150
Item 7 Midpoint$26,725
Item 7 High$44,300
Royalty FeesUp to 5.25% of Gross Sales during each fiscal year (3.25% of Gross Sales if you are in compliance with Canteen’s operational and purchasing standards) of all products sold through vending machines or of other services, including those in Note 4; (See Note 10)
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open0
ParentCompass Group PLC
Founded1994
Completeness33/34 (97%)
Years in Business31
Began Franchising1996
HQCharlotte, NC
Executives19
Main Phone(704) 328-4000
FDD IssuedDecember 15, 2025
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 🔒
Franchisor

Canteen, a division of Compass Group USA, Inc., offers franchises for vending operations and office coffee services, as well as contract food, catering, executive dining, and secured delivery services, providing food, beverages, and other consumer items principally at business, institutional, and recreational locations.

Franchisees must access the FISH system for sales reporting and royalty calculations, requiring a computer with minimum specifications including a 1 GHz processor and 2 GB RAM, with estimated costs for hardware and internet connection ranging from $600 to $1,000 and $100 per month, respectively.

Canteen, a division of Compass Group USA, Inc., offers franchises for vending operations and office coffee services, as well as contract food, catering, executive dining, and secured delivery services, providing food, beverages, and other consumer items principally at business, institutional, and recreational locations.

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