USA. The RLJ Companies and Legal Sea Foods have entered into a joint venture partnership to open smaller-scale versions of the seafood restaurant at airports across the US.
Boston-based restaurant group Legal Sea Foods already operates restaurants of the same name at Boston Logan International, Philadelphia International and Ronald Reagan Washington National airports. The joint venture will lead to a marked increase in new airport locations within the country, the partners said.
The RLJ Companies is a business network that provides strategic investments in a diverse portfolio of companies. Founder and Chairman Robert Johnson said: “I am very excited about the RLJ Companies joining with Legal Sea Foods and its CEO and President Roger Berkowitz, to expand the Legal Sea Foods dining experience to millions more airport travellers.
“Roger’s family founded Legal Sea Foods, whose roots in the food business go back almost 100 years, and has established an exceptional reputation and loyal following for its unparalleled quality.
“As two entrepreneurial owners, Roger and I are both enthusiastic about what our brand combination can successfully achieve in meeting the dining needs of consumers who are seeking first-class food in locations long underserved by great restaurants.”
Legal Sea Foods’ Berkowitz added: “As a family-owned and operated company, we feel we have a kindred spirit in Bob who has achieved phenomenal success through smarts, tenacity and a strong sense of what people want. Our venture will enable us to bring the freshest, highest quality food from the sea to those travelling by air.”
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The company also organises the annual Airport Food & Beverage (FAB) Conference & Awards. FAB 2020 will be held in Istanbul on 23 and 24 June. Istanbul Airport will host the event, which will be a celebration not only of the best in international airport dining but also of Turkish cuisine and culture. FAB 2020 will be supported strongly by Tum & Ictur, the concessionaire managing 34,000sq m of food & beverage space at Istanbul Airport.
