Bon Appétit Management Company is a Palo Alto, California-based on-site restaurant company,[1] that provides café and catering services to corporations, colleges,[2] and universities. The company is a subsidiary of the British multinational corporation Compass Group since 2002, and operates over 1,000 cafes in 33 states.[3]
| Company type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food service |
| Founded | 1987 (Palo Alto, CA) |
| Headquarters | Palo Alto, California, United States |
Key people | Fedele Bauccio, CEO Michael Bauccio, President |
| Parent | Compass Group |
| Website | www.bamco.com |
In May 2018, Bon Appétit became the first food service provider and major restaurant company to ban plastic straws in all of its locations, with an exception for people with disabilities.[4][5]
Bon Appétit has developed programs with Environmental Defense, the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafood Watch, the Humane Society of the United States, and other conservation organizations.[6] It promotes the use of compostable materials.[7]