UK. The transformation of the Glasgow Airport food & beverage and retail scene has taken another major step forward with the opening of TRGC-operated, American-style diner Sanfords.
Located in the airport’s main departure lounge, the new restaurant replaces the former Frankie & Benny’s unit.
Sanfords brings a vibrant slice of Americana to the terminal, offering a family-friendly menu that includes indulgent favourites such as burgers, waffles, fried chicken, pizzas and thick milkshakes.
The diner’s opening follows the successful launch of Primo Volo, an Italian-inspired café that commenced trading last month (July).
Both venues are part of a wider £3.7 million (US$5 million) investment programme aimed at transforming Glasgow Airport’s food & beverage and retail offering.
Key parts of the programme include enhancements to the Bird & Signet bar and kitchen; the relocation of the Stack & Still pancake unit; new Accessorize and Travelex units; and upgrades to both airside and landside retail spaces, as well as improvements to the departures lounge.
Glasgow Airport Head of Retail Development Craig Norton said: “We’re excited to welcome Sanfords to our departure lounge, adding even more variety and energy to our food & beverage line-up.
“Following the fantastic response to Primo Volo, Sanfords continues our commitment to enhancing the passenger experience and delivering a modern, welcoming terminal environment.” 
* AviAlliance, which owns Aberdeen, Glasgow and Southampton airports operator AGS Airports, announced a major investment across the three UK travel hubs earlier this year. Read our interview with AGS Airports Group Retail Director Tom Hack about the planned improvements for retail and food & beverage here.
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