The acquisition will provide TrustHouse Services, the US contract catering subsidiary of Elior Group, with an additional portfolio of nearly 200 corrections and higher education clients.
Philippe Salle, chairman and CEO of Elior Group, said: “I am pleased to welcome ABL Management to the Group. Its strong client portfolio and its remarkable expertise are reinforcing our group’s capabilities to better cater to both educational environments.
“This acquisition is perfectly in line with the Group’s 2016-2020 strategic plan and Elior Group will continue to seize opportunities of such quality in the United States to achieve its ambitions to expand in the region in specific niche markets.”
Brian Poplin, CEO of TrustHouse Services, said: “ABL’s reputation for having a customer-centric focus aligns well with TrustHouse Services’ market-leading offerings in these segments.
“We welcome the 800 ABL employees and nearly 200 client accounts to the TrustHouse family; we plan to enhance the employee and customer experience through innovation and a commitment to exemplary service.”
Elior Group has been present in the US contract catering market since 2013, when it acquired TrustHouse Services Group. It currently employs 10,000 employees in the USA, in 47 states.