USA. HMSHost has opened Bob Evans Express, a new fast casual restaurant concept from Columbus-based Bob Evans, at Concourse B of Port Columbus International Airport.
The official ribbon-cutting ceremony took place yesterday, attended by representatives of HMSHost, Port Columbus and Bob Evans Farms Inc.
“Bob Evans Express was created with the consumer in mind,” said Bob Evans Farms Inc Chief Concept Officer John Fisher. “Our new concept is grounded in insight into airport dining occasions. We all want quality, variety and value when eating anywhere, and airports are no exception. But, research shows that the stresses of travel on the passenger create special demands for faster service and portable menu items to go. Bob Evans Express combines the portability and speed people need with the best of what they love about a traditional Bob Evans Restaurant. We call it farm-fresh favourites on-the-fly.”
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L-R: Bob Evans Foods President Mike Townsley, HMSHost Senior Director of Operations Kirk Christian, Columbus Regional Airport Authority Property Management Specialist Gretchen Sandusky, HMSHost Executive Vice President of Business Development Derryl Benton, Bob Evans Farms Inc Chief Financial Officer Mark Hood, and Columbus Regional Airport Authority President of Business Development and Communications David Whitaker at the ribbon-cutting |
Passengers flying Air Canada, American/US Airways, United and Vacation Express will get to enjoy traditional favourites such as the Rise & Shine Farmhouse Breakfast and BIG farm cheeseburger, as well as new, made-to-go menu items including the Salsa & Cheese Breakfast Bake, Wildfire Grilled Chicken Wrap and Pot Roast Mashed Potato Bowl.
“Partnering with Bob Evans and the Columbus Regional Airport Authority, two remarkable Ohio organisations, to bring the first Bob Evans Express to Port Columbus has been a very positive experience and we are so excited to be up and running,” said HMSHost EVP of Business Development Derryl Benton. “Bob Evans is a renowned restaurant brand with both local and national appeal, and we are proud to provide the latest iteration of this beloved brand to travellers of Port Columbus.”
