Sodexho Wins Award for Most Innovative Recruiting and Staffing Initiative

GAITHERSBURG, Md., November 27, 2006 - Sodexho (NYSE:SDX) has been named first place winner of the Most Innovative Recruiting and Staffing Program/Initiative award, given by the International Quality and Productivity Center (IQPC ). Sodexho, the nation's leading provider of food and facilities management services and its Talent Acquisition Group was recognized in four categories of excellence: creative problem solving, innovation, employment brand strength and return on investment.

Sodexho's strength in building an internal cross-divisional recruitment team and documented efficiencies in time to accept and candidate satisfaction are just a few areas that were cited as areas of excellence.

“Sodexho has placed a laser focus on implementing systems and practices designed to attract and retain the best talent in the labor market,” said Arie Ball, Sodexho's Vice President Talent Acquisition. “This award represents the concerted efforts of all of our recruiters, operations managers and human resources professionals who have created a culture where everyone is a recruiter.”

Sodexho, Inc. (www.sodexhoUSA.com) is the leading provider of food and facilities management in the United States, with $6. 7 billion in annual revenue and 125,000 employees. Sodexho, Inc. offers innovative outsourcing solutions in food service, housekeeping, grounds keeping, plant operations and maintenance, asset management, and laundry services to more than 6,000 corporations, health care, long term care and retirement centers, schools, college campuses, government and remote sites in North America. Headquartered in Gaithersburg, Md., Sodexho, Inc. proudly serves as the official food service provider for the US Marine Corps.