The company operates a mix of proprietary brands like Upper Crust, AMT, and Soul + Grain, and franchise names including M&S Simply Food and Starbucks.
Travel food specialist SSP Group has entered a 10-year partnership with Bournemouth Airport, commencing this month.
This deal forms part of Bournemouth Airport’s £60m renovation program, which includes upgrading two SSP-run food and beverage outlets within 12 months and launching 16 new Jet2holidays routes.
SSP announced the completed project will feature a new bar and kitchen concept, along with a spacious grab-and-go outlet.
SSP’s portfolio already includes bars and casual dining venues at Birmingham Airport, Dublin Airport, and both Gatwick and Newcastle airports.
Chief executive of SSP UK and Ireland Kari Daniels, said: “Bournemouth Airport is our first new UK airport location for several years, and demonstrates our growth strategy in action. We aim to be the best part of the journey, which means expanding our footprint to provide offers where our customers need us. As passenger numbers from the airport continue to rise, we’re excited to be partnering with Bournemouth and land at the perfect time ready to fuel up families for the Easter and summer getaways.”
The managing director at Bournemouth Airport, Steve Gill, added: “With passenger numbers growing, enhancing our food and drink offering is a key part of enriching the overall customer experience. SSP’s investment over the next year will bring fresh, modern concepts to our terminal, ensuring our passengers have greater choice, quality and value when they travel. We look forward to working together to create a first-class experience for all who pass through our airport.”
SSP Group runs 3,000 food and beverage outlets in 37 countries worldwide. In the UK and Ireland, its network includes nearly 600 sit-down and quick-service restaurants, cafés, and convenience stores at 180 sites, featuring in-house brands like Upper Crust, AMT, and Soul + Grain, alongside well-known franchises such as M&S Simply Food, Starbucks, and Burger King.
