USA. Hot pretzel store Auntie Anne’s and cinnamon roll retailer Cinnabon have opened at Asheville Regional Airport in North Carolina.
Both brands of North American travel retailer and restaurateur Paradies Lagardère, Auntie Anne’s has over 1,500 locations around the world and Cinnabon operates in more than 50 countries.
Cinnabon’s cinnamon rolls are available, along with Center of the Rolls, CinnaSweeties, and the new BonBites. Travellers can also buy Cinnapacks of four rolls, or a hot cup of coffee.
Auntie Anne’s offers its handmade pretzels in the classic flavour, along with others such as cinnamon sugar and pepperoni. Pretzel nuggets and pretzel dogs are on offer, along with its original lemonade, lemonade mixers, and bottled water.
Paradies Lagardère Dining Division President Regynald Washington said: “Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon are immensely popular, and the Paradies Lagardère Dining Division is excited to bring these concepts to the Asheville Regional Airport.
“Travellers coming through the airport can find delicious, familiar treats at both Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon, along with refreshing beverages and hot coffee for a fun pick-me-up.”
Greater Asheville Regional Airport Authority Executive Director Lew Bleiweis said: “With growth comes exciting new opportunities to provide amenities for our passengers.
“Paradies Lagardère has operated the Blue Ridge Tavern since 2011, and we are pleased to welcome their addition of Auntie Anne’s and Cinnabon to the food and beverage offerings at AVL.”
Asheville Regional Airport has 19 non-stop destinations served by six airlines. The airport has recently celebrated its fifth consecutive record year of growth and exceeded one million passengers in 2018 for the first time in its 58-year history.
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The company also organises the annual Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards. Last year’s FAB took place on 20-21 June in Helsinki. FAB 2019 will be held in Dallas, hosted by Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on 26-27 June.
