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Sodexo layoffs, tracked in full.
Sodexo has cut 2,150 jobs across 4 tracked rounds since 2020. The most recent round was announced Aug 26, 2026, affecting 1,000 employees.
Total since 2020
All time
2,150
Most recent round
Aug 26, 2026
1,000
Layoff rounds
Tracked
4
Complete timeline · 4 verified rounds
Every Sodexo layoff, documented.
Date
Event
Headcount
Location
Severity
Source
Aug 262026
Sodexo plans to cut more than 1,000 jobs in France
French food caterer Sodexo announced plans to cut more than 1,000 jobs in France. The announcement was made on Wednesday as part of the company's restructuring efforts.
1,000
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FR
High
Aug 62026
UC Health ends Sodexo contract affecting 488 workers
UC Health has terminated its food service contract with Sodexo at Cincinnati hospitals, impacting 488 workers as the health system transitions back to its previous vendor, Compass Healthcare.
488
Moderate
Jul 132026
Sodexo lays off 173 workers at Bentley University
Sodexo is laying off 173 employees at Bentley University in Waltham as the university transitions its dining services contract to Chartwells. Rehires by the new provider are expected.
173
—
Moderate
May 12026
Sodexo cuts 489 jobs at Grand Canyon University
SDH Education West, LLC, a Sodexo entity, filed a WARN notice for 489 workers at Grand Canyon University's Phoenix campus after the university decided to switch dining providers to Aramark. While a notice was filed, officials noted that the new provider intends to hire current employees.
489
Moderate
By geography
Where the cuts landed, city by city.
- #01Phoenix1 ROUND · FR489
- #02Cincinnati1 ROUND · FR488
Frequently asked
Questions about Sodexo layoffs.
How many people has Sodexo laid off since 2020?+
Our dataset tracks 2,150 job cuts across 4 layoff rounds at Sodexo since January 2020. All rounds are cross-referenced against WARN Act filings, SEC disclosures, and verified news reports.
When were Sodexo's most recent layoffs?+
Sodexo's most recent tracked layoffs were announced on August 26, 2026. Scroll up to the timeline for the full round-by-round history.
What percentage of Sodexo's workforce has been laid off?+
An exact workforce percentage isn't available for Sodexo — we don't have a confirmed peak headcount figure. The total cut figure above reflects all verified rounds in our dataset.
Which teams were affected by Sodexo layoffs?+
Based on tracked WARN filings and disclosures, Cooks appears most frequently across Sodexo's layoff rounds. Scroll up to the divisions breakdown for the full picture.
Where does Sodexo layoff data come from?+
Our data combines WARN Act government filings (mandatory for US employers cutting 50+ workers with 60-day notice), SEC 8-K corporate disclosures, and verified news reports. Each event is assigned a verification tier. See our methodology for full standards.
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