Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has opened more than a dozen new dining, shopping and customer amenities across its terminals this year, expanding its concessions portfolio to more than 200 outlets, the airport said.
The additions were announced to coincide with Airports Council International’s (ACI) Airport Concessions Day, marked this year under the theme ‘Regional flavor and flare’.
New local operators include Brewed, Deep Ellum Brewing, Art-K-Texture and Lone Chimney Mercantile. National brands added this year include Portillo’s, Raising Cane’s, Whataburger, TGI Fridays, Chili’s, Auntie Anne’s and The Peach Cobbler Factory.
“Every new concession represents another opportunity to introduce visitors to North Texas, support local businesses and create an airport experience that is memorable long before customers board their flight,” said Ken Buchanan, DFW’s executive vice president and chief revenue officer.
The concessions expansion is running alongside DFW’s ongoing terminal modernization program, which is adding gates and other customer amenities across the airport, according to DFW.
Several of DFW’s concessions partners have recently received industry awards, including:
- Best New National Brand Concept (ACI-NA): Smoothie King
- Airport Health & Wellness-Centered Offer of the Year (FAB, Gold/Finalist): Smoothie King
- Airport Coffee or Tea Shop of the Year (FAB, Gold/Finalist): Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf + Bakery
- Airport Casual Dining Restaurant (FAB, Silver): Chili’s
- Airport Lounge Opening of the Year (FAB, Silver): Plaza Premium Lounge
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