Sodexo’s InReach Acquires Legend Food Service; Ken Sullivan and Husein Kitabwalla Comment
BETHESDA, MD - InReach, a Sodexo company offering multi-market convenience solutions, recently announced the acquisition of Legend Food Service’s Linthicum Heights, Maryland, branch.
"We're thrilled to extend a warm welcome to the Legend Food Service team," said Ken Sullivan, President of InReach. "Their addition brings significant strength to our presence in the DMV region, bolstering our expansion efforts in this dynamic market. With their expertise, we're confident in our ability to reach our revenue target of $500 million. The Legend team's prowess will be instrumental in shaping our strategic approach within this market."
According to a press release, this addition will strengthen the InReach footprint in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia markets.
It will add approximately 35 additional employees while offering micro-markets, vending, pantry, office coffee, water, and fresh food.
"The integration of Legend Food Service amplifies our overarching food transformation agenda," said Husein Kitabwalla, Chief Executive Officer of Food Transformation, Sodexo North America. "This recent acquisition aligns strategically with our prior endeavors, fortifying our service capabilities, and extending our market reach across the U.S. Leveraging a proficient team renowned for their commitment to service excellence, Legend seamlessly enhances Sodexo's diverse portfolio of offerings, driving our ongoing journey of innovation."
In this year alone, InReach has expanded its portfolio through the strategic acquisition of Five Star Food Services and K&R Vending Services.
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