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Sodexo inaugurates its first Modern Recipe restaurant open to the public in Spain, at Telefónica’s headquarters in Madrid
Sodexo has opened its first restaurant open to the public in Spain, under its Modern Recipe Brand. Located at Distrito Telefónica, the headquarters of Telefónica in Madrid, this new restaurant takes corporate dining to the next level with an innovative model built on customer experience, digital innovation, modern cuisine, and a strong commitment to sustainability.
Designed as a meeting point, the restaurant welcomes both Telefónica employees and the wider public, fostering community and social connections within the headquarters..The spaces are multifunctional and adaptable, making them ideal for coworking, events, or informal gatherings.
The Modern Recipe concept combines innovation and wellbeing, offering healthy, fresh, sustainable, and flavorful dishes that bring people together both at work and beyond. Supported by digital solutions such as a mobile ordering app and self-service kiosks, the restaurant delivers a seamless, modern service tailored to today’s lifestyles.
Our goal was to create a space where people can enjoy balanced, delicious meals aligned with values of wellbeing and sustainability. We aim not only to enhance visitors’ daily experience but also to position the site as a benchmark in corporate gastronomy.
As Sodexo’s European flagship and the first Modern Recipe of its kind in Spain, this opening paves the way for an extended partnership with Telefónica to position its headquarters as a showcase for sustainable and innovative gastronomy.
Sodexo Partners with Clients to Take Food Waste Reduction Further
In 2025, Sodexo has reduced food waste by 47.6% on sites that have implemented its flagship food waste measurement program - WasteWatch*. Building on this progress and its Better Tomorrow 2028 commitment to reduce food waste by 50%, Sodexo is now working more directly with clients to engage consumers and extend food waste reduction beyond its own kitchens and operations.
Succession to Sodexo’s Chair of the Board of Directors
Sodexo’s Board of Directors is proposing the appointment of Nathalie Bellon-Szabo as Chairwoman, subject to the renewal of her mandate at the Annual Shareholders Meeting on December 16, 2026. She would then succeed Sophie Bellon, who has served as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors since 2016.