CANADA. SSP Canada has been awarded a seven-year contract for three quick service restaurants and an eight-year contract for a casual dining restaurant at Canada’s second busiest airport, Vancouver International Airport (YVR). The contracts are expected to generate an estimated US$60 million in revenue and create more than 100 full-time jobs, said SSP.
Vancouver Airport Authority Board of Directors Chairman Graham Clarke said “YVR’s goal to continue to develop as a premier global gateway, made the selection of SSP, the leading operator of food and beverage internationally, a natural partnership. We are confident that SSP’s experience and passion for food will provide the millions of travellers flying through Vancouver with an exceptional range of quality options.”
“We are pleased to bolster SSP’s growing presence and competitive position in the Canadian market with such an internationally recognised airport as Vancouver,” said Pat Murray, Senior Vice President, Business Development for SSP Canada. “Our knowledge of the consumer coupled with our culinary expertise will provide for an outstanding food & beverage programme that truly enhances the experience of travellers and reflects the rich culture of Vancouver.”
Construction of the new outlets at Vancouver Airport will begin in early 2009, said SSP.
This announcement follows soon after SSP’s lucrative contract win at Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
About SSP
Food travel specialist SSP is the leading dedicated operator of food & beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, with operations in more than 130 airports and 300 rail stations in 31 countries. Its portfolio of international, national, local, specialty and new breakthrough food & beverage brands includes its own national and international brands. Among these are Caffè Ritazza, Burger King, Marks & Spencer Simply Food, Bonne Journée, Caviar House & Prunier, Pizza Hut, Upper Crust and Le Train Bleu. SSP has operations in airports, train stations, motorways, retail parks and conference centres.
About SSP America (SSP Canada / SSP Caribbean)
SSP America operates in more than 42 airports and motorways across the US, Canada and the Caribbean. Other third party brands in the broad portfolio include The Palm Restaurant, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Houlihan’s, Gordon Biersch, Dunkin’ Donuts, Panda Express, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Chick-fil-A, Moe’s Southwest Grill, Peet’s Coffee & Tea, T.G.I. Friday’s, Carl’s Jr. and Buffalo Wild Wings. SSP America’s brand portfolio also includes strong local icons such as Laurelwood Public House & Brewery, Bill Bateman’s Bistro, Rams Head, Great Dane Pub & Brewing Co., Las Palapas Mexican Café, Brew Brothers Brewery and Legends of Aviation.
About Vancouver Airport Authority
The Airport Authority is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation that operates Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Canada’s second busiest airport, YVR expects to welcome 17.9 million passengers in 2008, and is the Official Airport of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. The Airport Authority is undertaking a C$1.4-billion capital programme to ensure the airport meets the growing demand for air travel and continues its development as a premier global gateway and economic generator for British Columbia.
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