Exhibit No. 99(g)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE




Company Contact:                            Contact:
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Investor Relations                          Investor Relations
Leeny Oberg, VP                             John D. Lovallo, SVP
Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc.             Makovsky & Company
(301) 380-2745                              (212) 508-9600
Media Relations                             Media Relations
Steve Brady, SVP, Corporate Comm.           Tom Reno, SVP
Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc.             Makovsky & Company
(301) 380-3953                              (212) 508-9600




              SODEXHO MARRIOTT SERVICES, INC. BEGINS "REGULAR-WAY"
                     TRADING ON THE NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE

                      Trading Under the Stock Symbol "SDH"

         BETHESDA, Maryland, March 30, 1998 -- Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc.
(NYSE:SDH) announced today it has begun "regular-way" trading on the New York
Stock Exchange under the symbol "SDH". The Company had been trading on a
"when-issued" basis since March 24, 1998.

         Sodexho Marriott Services, the largest provider of outsourced food and
facilities management in North America, was created through the combination of
the North American operations of Sodexho Alliance, S.A. and Marriott Management
Services. This combination was completed concurrently on March 27, 1998, with
the tax-free spin-off of Marriott International Inc. (NYSE:MAR) lodging, senior
living services and distribution service business. Sodexho Marriott Services,
which has over 4,800 client relationships, offers a variety of outsourcing
solutions, including food services, housekeeping, grounds keeping, plant
operations and maintenance, and integrated facilities management to the
corporate, health care and education markets.

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         Charles D. O'Dell, President and Chief Executive Officer commented,
"Today marks the beginning of an exciting period, with exceptional opportunities
for Sodexho Marriott Services. Our people are moving forward with a focused
strategy to expand our leadership position in outsourced services." Mr. O'Dell
continued, "The North American food and facilities management service industry
is a $157 billion market, of which only 17% is contracted to service providers.
As the industry leader, Sodexho Marriott Services is well positioned to meet the
needs of the expanding marketplace."

         Sodexho Marriott Services is one of the top 50 employers in the United
States with 100,000 employees and managing an additional 60,000 employees on
behalf of its clients. On a pro forma basis, 1997 calendar year sales would have
been over $4.1 billion and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and
amortization (EBITDA) would have been $240 million.

         Sodexho Marriott Services, Inc. is the largest provider of outsourced
food and facilities management in North America, with more than 4,800 clients
and annual sales in excess of $4 billion.


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