US Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market by Type (Patient Dining (Clinical Nutrition, Regular Diet), Retail Services, Vending), Settings (Acute Hospitals, ASC, Long-term care Facilities, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Physician Office) - Forecast to 2029

The US healthcare/hospital food services market is projected to reach USD 33.57 billion by 2029 from USD 19.84 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 11.1% during the forecast period. US healthcare/hospital food services, has been driven by various reasons including the greater emphasis on patient care, higher attention to recovery nutrition, and adherence to dietary regulations. Well-quality, personalized meal plans are being offered by hospitals in large numbers to boost patient satisfaction and outcomes. Moreover, the increase in chronic diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular diseases has raised the demand for specialized dietary programs. Food service technology advancements, sustainability movements, and demand for locally grown and organic foods are all helping drive market growth as well.

“By type, patient & dining services segment is expected to have the largest market share in the US healthcare/hospital food services market.”

Based on type, the market share of patient & dining services in the US healthcare/hospital food services sector is highest, because it is an indispensable contributor to hospital stay, patient care, and recovery. Healthcare facilities and hospitals find this segment indispensable because it has a direct bearing on the health outcomes of patients, particularly chronically ill patients such as those suffering from diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and gastrointestinal disorders which need special diet regimens. Besides, compliance with regulatory standards laid down by organizations like the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission necessitates that hospitals provide nutritionally sound and quality meals, driving demand for this category. In addition, patient satisfaction metrics are a rising concern area for hospitals as they affect hospital reputation and reimbursement levels, prompting investments in meal quality, customization, and service optimization. The inclusion of technology advancements like digital ordering of meals, nutrition monitoring through AI, and automated food preparation has also helped in the expansion of the segment. Further, the increasing trend towards individualized and therapeutic nutrition programs according to the needs of individual patients increases the significance of this segment. In comparison with other segments like retail food services and vending, patient & dining services remain a core part of hospital operations, emphasizing proper nutrition, compliance with regulations, and enhanced patient satisfaction, hence remaining the leading segment in the market.

“By setting, acute care settings segment is expected to have the largest market share in the US healthcare/hospital food services market.”

Based on setting, acute care settings is the biggest market share in the US healthcare/hospital food services segment, as the patient load being extremely high, patients stays in such facilities extended, and critical nature of managing patients diet. Acute hospitals, including specialty medical, general hospitals, trauma centers, have patients of high medical urgency for treatment and/or surgical recoveries and acute conditions, and so all necessitate regular nutrition-fitted meals services. The strict guidelines by organizations such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Joint Commission require hospitals to offer food that conforms to specified dietary requirements to aid proper nutrition towards recovery and compliance with treatment. Moreover, growing incidence of chronic diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and obesity disorders has created a higher need for personalized diet plans including low-sodium, low-sugar, and high-protein food. Several hospitals have also implemented room service-style meal service models along with high-end food service management technologies to improve meal personalization and enhance patient satisfaction. In addition, the large investments by major healthcare facilities in cutting-edge food service solutions, sustainability programs, and local food supplier partnerships further reinforce the market dominance of the acute care environment.

A breakdown of the primary participants (supply-side) for the US healthcare/hospital food services market referred to for this report is provided below:

• By Company Type: Tier 1–35%, Tier 2–40%, and Tier 3–25%
• By Designation: C-level–20%, Director Level–35%, and Others–45%

Prominent players in the US healthcare/hospital food services market are Compass Group PLC (UK), Sodexo (France), Aramark (US), Elior Group (France), ISS World (US), Healthcare Services Group (US), Performance Food Group (US), AVI Foodsystems, Inc (US), Whitsons Culinary Group (US), Metz Culinary Management (US), The Nutrition Group (US), HHS (US), Culinary Services Group (US), Prince Food Systems (US) and Food Management Group, Inc. (US).

Research Coverage:

The report analyzes the US healthcare/hospital food services market and aims at estimating the market size and future growth potential of this market based on various segments such as devices & consumables, cancer type, procedure, end user and region. The report also includes a competitive analysis of the key players in this market along with their company profiles, service offerings, recent developments, and key market strategies.

Reasons to Buy the Report

The report will help the market leaders/new entrants in this market with information on the closest approximations of the revenue numbers for the overall US healthcare/hospital food services market and the subsegments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to position their businesses better and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the pulse of the market and provides them with information on key market drivers, restraints, challenges, and opportunities.

This report provides insights into the following pointers:

• Analysis of key drivers (Increasing prevalence of and awareness about chronic diseases, growing focus on improved patient food experience, customized food options based on diet requirements, hospital regulations restricting outside food items, Hospitals leveraging outsourced food services to reduce operational costs), restraints (Reluctance among OPD patients to pay for food services, staff shortages), opportunities (Rising adoption of diverse food menus, Low adoption of foodservice outsourcing by healthcare settings), challenges (Complexity of patient nutritional issues, managing operational efficiency)
• Market Penetration: It includes extensive information on services offered by the major players in the US healthcare/hospital food services market. The report includes various segments in type and setting.
• Service Enhancement/Innovation: Comprehensive details about new service launches and anticipated trends in the US healthcare/hospital food services market.
• Market Development: Thorough knowledge and analysis of the profitable rising markets by type and setting.
• Market Diversification: Comprehensive information about newly launched services, expanding markets, current advancements, and investments in the US healthcare/hospital food services market.
• Competitive Assessment: Thorough evaluation of the market shares, growth plans, offerings of services, and capacities of the major competitors in the US healthcare/hospital food services market.

Tables List

Table 1 Standard Currency Conversion Rates

Table 2 Risk Assessment: Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market

Table 3 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market:

Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

Table 4 List Of Regulatory Bodies, Government Agencies,

And Other Organizations

Table 5 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Key Conferences & Events, 2024–2025

Table 6 Influence Of Stakeholders On Buying Process Of Acute Care,

Post-acute Care, Non-acute Care Facilities

Table 7 Key Buying Criteria For Acute Care, Post-acute Care,

Non-acute Care Facilities

Table 8 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Ecosystem Analysis

Table 9 Case Study 1: Cutting Cost And Improving Outcomes

With Nutrition Therapy

Table 10 Case Study 2: Designing Restaurant-style Healthcare Foodservice

Table 11 Case Study 3: Healthcare Food Management System Integration

Table 12 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market, By Type,

2019–2023 (Usd Million)

Table 13 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market, By Type,

2024–2029 (Usd Million)

Table 14 Us Patient & Dining Services Market, By Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)

Table 15 Us Patient & Dining Services Market, By Type, 2024–2029 (Usd Million)

Table 16 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market, By Setting,

2019–2023 (Usd Million)

Table 17 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market, By Setting,

2024–2029 (Usd Million)

Table 18 Us: Number Of Registered Hospitals (2023)

Table 19 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market For Acute

Care Settings, By Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)

Table 20 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market For Acute

Care Settings, By Type, 2024–2029 (Usd Million)

Table 21 Beneficiaries Of Military Treatment Facilities For 2023

Table 22 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market For

Post-acute Care Settings, By Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)

Table 23 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market For

Post-acute Care Settings, By Type, 2024–2029 (Usd Million)

Table 24 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market For

Non-acute Care Settings, By Type, 2019–2023 (Usd Million)

Table 25 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market For

Non-acute Care Settings, By Type, 2024–2029 (Usd Million)

Table 26 Strategies Adopted By Key Players In Us Healthcare/Hospital

Food Services Market, January 2021–december 2024

Table 27 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Degree Of Competition

Table 28 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Type Footprint

Table 29 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Setting Footprint

Table 30 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Region Footprint

Table 31 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Product & Service Launches And Approvals, January 2021–december 2024

Table 32 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Deals, January 2021–december 2024

Table 33 Compass Group Plc: Company Overview

Table 34 Compass Group Plc: Products Offered

Table 35 Compass Group Plc: Deals, January 2021–december 2024

Table 36 Sodexo: Company Overview

Table 37 Sodexo: Products Offered

Table 38 Sodexo: Deals, January 2021–december 2024

Table 39 Aramark: Company Overview

Table 40 Aramark: Products Offered

Table 41 Aramark: Product Launches & Approvals, January 2021–december 2024

Table 42 Aramark: Deals, January 2021–december 2024

Table 43 Elior Group: Company Overview

Table 44 Elior Group: Products Offered

Table 45 Iss World: Company Overview

Table 46 Iss World: Products Offered

Table 47 Healthcare Services Group: Company Overview

Table 48 Healthcare Services Group: Products Offered

Table 49 Performance Food Group: Company Overview

Table 50 Performance Food Group: Products Offered

Table 51 Avi Foodsystems, Inc: Company Overview

Table 52 Avi Foodsystems, Inc: Products Offered

Table 53 Whitsons Culinary Group: Company Overview

Table 54 Whitsons Culinary Group: Products Offered

Table 55 Whitsons Culinary Group: Deals, January 2021–december 2024

Table 56 Metz Culinary Management: Company Overview

Table 57 Metz Culinary Management: Products Offered

Table 58 Metz Culinary Management: Deals, January 2021–december 2024

Table 59 Metz Culinary Management: Expansions, January 2021–december 2024

Figures List

Figure 1 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market Segmentation

Figure 2 Research Design

Figure 3 Primary Sources

Figure 4 Breakdown Of Primary Interviews: Supply-side And

Demand-side Participants

Figure 5 Breakdown Of Primary Interviews, By Company Type,

Designation, And Region

Figure 6 Supply-side Market Size Estimation: Revenue Share Analysis

Figure 7 Revenue Share Analysis

Figure 8 Revenue Analysis Of Top Four Companies: Us Healthcare/Hospital

Food Services Market (2024)

Figure 9 Cagr Projections From Analysis Of Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, And Challenges (2024–2029)

Figure 10 Cagr Projections: Supply-side Analysis

Figure 11 Top-down Approach

Figure 12 Market Data Triangulation Methodology

Figure 13 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market, By Type,

2024 Vs. 2029 (Usd Million)

Figure 14 Patient & Dining Services Market, By Type, 2024 Vs. 2029 (Usd Million)

Figure 15 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market, By Setting, 2024 Vs. 2029 (Usd Million)

Figure 16 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market For Acute Care Settings, By Type, 2024 Vs. 2029 (Usd Million)

Figure 17 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market For Post-acute Care Settings, By Type, 2024 Vs. 2029 (Usd Million)

Figure 18 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market For Non-acute Care Settings, By Type, 2024 Vs. 2029 (Usd Million)

Figure 19 Increasing Prevalence Of Chronic Diseases And Growing Focus On Improved Patient Food Experience To Drive Market Growth

Figure 20 Patient & Dining Services Segment Held Largest Share Of Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market In 2023

Figure 21 Acute Care Settings To Dominate Us Healthcare/Hospital Food

Services Market During Forecast Period

Figure 22 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities, And Challenges

Figure 23 Us: Number Of People With Chronic Conditions,

1995–2030 (Million Individuals)

Figure 24 Value Chain Analysis: Maximum Value Added

During Manufacturing Phase

Figure 25 Porter's Five Forces Analysis: Us Healthcare/Hospital Food

Services Market

Figure 26 Average Selling Price Of Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services,

By Facility

Figure 27 Influence Of Stakeholders On Buying Process Of Acute Care,

Post-acute Care, Non-acute Care Facilities

Figure 28 Key Buying Criteria For Acute Care, Post-acute Care,

Non-acute Care Facilities

Figure 29 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Ecosystem Market Map

Figure 30 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Supply Chain Analysis

Figure 31 Adjacent Markets Of Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market

Figure 32 Investment/Venture Capital Scenario In Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market, 2020–2023

Figure 33 Revenue Share Analysis Of Key Players In Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market (2020−2024)

Figure 34 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market Share Analysis,

By Key Player (2024)

Figure 35 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Company Evaluation Matrix (Key Players), 2023

Figure 36 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Company Footprint

Figure 37 Ev/Ebitda Of Key Vendors

Figure 38 Year-to-date (Ytd) Price Total Return And 5-year Stock Beta Of

Key Vendors

Figure 39 Us Healthcare/Hospital Food Services Market: Brand/Product Comparative Analysis

Figure 40 Compass Group Plc: Company Snapshot (2024)

Figure 41 Sodexo: Company Snapshot (2024)

Figure 42 Aramark: Company Snapshot (2024)

Figure 43 Elior Group: Company Snapshot (2023-2024)

Figure 44 Iss World: Company Snapshot (2023)

Figure 45 Healthcare Services Group: Company Snapshot (2023)

Figure 46 Performance Food Group: Company Snapshot (2024)