Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2026

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The Carriage Works designs and manufactures custom, handcrafted retail merchandising units, carts, and kiosks With 40-plus years of expertise and over 10,000 units delivered, we’ve earned international recognition for quality and longevity Our Oregon-based team applies a wood/steel-based product to every NSF/UL-certified creation, ensuring your vision is stunning and built to last We offer complete services for every client, from global companies to first-time entrepreneurs BOOTH: 725 Founded in 1986, Charleys Cheesesteaks & Wings has built a global reputation with nearly 1,000 locations, many thriving in mall food courts — the original high-volume, high-turnover environment That model translates seamlessly into airport terminals Charleys’ compact footprint, fast service, and craveable menu of made-to-order cheesesteaks, wings, loaded fries, and real-fruit lemonades are ideal for time-sensitive travelers With strong brand recognition, proven nontraditional performance, and scalable operations, Charleys is built for airport success and designed to deliver compelling economics per square foot BOOTH: 836 Checkers & Rally’s is a fast-growing quick service brand known for bold flavors, iconic seasoned fries, and highly efficient kitchen designs With more than 700 locations nationwide, the brand continues to expand its nontraditional platform through a streamlined concession prototype that boasts a smaller footprint kitchen, which reduces build-out and operational costs while maximizing speed and efficiency This makes it an ideal solution for airports seeking high throughput, space efficient dining options backed by strong national brand recognition BOOTH: 832 Cherrish provides 100% cherry juice At the Airport Experience Conference, the company will feature its 3-oz pouch of cherry juice concentrate Cherries have more melatonin than other fruit or vegetable Melatonin helps provide a more restful sleep Travelers who want to get a comfortable sleep on the plane can use Cherrish Cherries also help with restless leg syndrome, which airplane travelers can experience Cherrish is a perfect travel companion BOOTH: 706 Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a popular American fast-food chain known for its chicken sandwiches, especially the original fried chicken breast on a bun with pickles, emphasizing fresh, hand-breaded chicken and high-quality ingredients As a family-owned, privately held company based in Georgia, it’s famous for exceptional customer service, unique franchise model, and a menu including breakfast, salads, sides, and catering, with a strong brand presence across the U S and internationally, despite being closed on Sundays BOOTH: 719 Choolaah Indian BBQ, your new favorite spot on campus, specializing in customizable bowls and wraps Featuring fresh, healthy ingredients and bold flavors, Choolaah serves up your favorite dishes including chicken, tikka masala, paneer, samosas, mango lassi and more! With vegan, vegetarian and gluten free options there is something for everyone on the menu Choolaah YUM! Always made, served and eaten with joy BOOTH: 224 Join the resurgence at Church’s Texas Chicken As a leader in the growing chicken category, Church’s is experiencing serious momentum under a world class leadership team with more than 1,500 locations opened around the globe and a willingness to be creative – making the brand an ideal choice for airports and mass transit centers New menu innovations and delicious consumer-preferred products are bringing more of its Texas-inspired comfort food to more guests With more on the way, it’s never been a better time to be a part of Church’s Texas Chicken BOOTH: 214 Cinchio Solutions delivers flexible, integrated technology that helps venues operate smarter and serve guests better Our platform brings together digital ordering, point of sale, kitchen operations, payments, and real-time data to reduce friction across the guest journey With built-in sentiment analysis and guest feedback insights, operators can understand what guests feel, spot issues faster, and make data-driven decisions that improve satisfaction and revenue Cinchio supports complex, high-volume environments with tools designed to scale alongside evolving guest expectations BOOTH: 833

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