Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2026

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Clara’s Kitchen specializes in crafting wholesome, satisfying meals that embody the essence of homemade goodness The company’s breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings deliver exceptional taste and an abundance of chef-driven, high-quality protein, all conveniently available for travelers’ Grab-n-Go needs Clara’s Kitchen stands firm in its commitment to never compromise on convenience or include unwanted ingredients Its devotion is to create honest, nourishing food, driven by its desire to empower guests to live life to its fullest BOOTH: 816 Founded in 1985 and serving the traveling public in airports since 2010, The Classic Shine is a Plano, TX-based shoeshine company currently operating at Dallas-Fort Worth International, George Bush Intercontinental, McGhee Tyson, Louisville Muhammad Ali International, and Newark Liberty International airports The Classic Shine uses state-of-the-art POS systems that accept a wide range of payments, including contactless, and enable real-time sales performance monitoring It’s flexible to operate in small footprints and adapt to concession standards The Classic Shine employees are well trained in the art of shoe-shining procedures, customer service and standardization of uniforms BOOTH: 232 The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf has grown to more than 1,050 cafés worldwide across 23 countries, including 30-plus airport locations in 11 countries Within the United States, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf operates 17 cafés in eight airports The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf was established in 1963 and has always focused on creating the unique flavors and handcrafted beverages that became the cornerstone of our business We partner with qualified developers who share our passion and enthusiasm for the brand We also offer a variety of business programs, including airport concessions, grocery retail, office coffee, and foodservice BOOTH: 737 Fed up with the same old choices from national brands? Want to avoid the headaches of small-scale local roasters? Costa Coffee is bringing the great authentic taste of coffee to the U S travel industry with turnkey solutions for airports — award-winning self-serve Smart Café vending, easy-to-operate served counters, and full coffee shops Backed by 54-plus years of expertise, our slow-roasted beans deliver exceptional flavor and consistency If you want to reimagine your airport, come and taste what’s driving Costa Coffee’s U S expansion BOOTH: 815 Craveworthy Brands offers 10 world-class brands from one world-class partner The company has built each of its unique yet diverse QSR franchise concepts on a solid foundation of operational excellence, unmatched hospitality, immersive culinary innovation and positive guest experiences The next generation of high-growth, easy-to-operate QSR brands gives franchisees the power to win Founded in 2022 by Gregg Majewski, the former CEO of Jimmy John’s, Craveworthy Brands believes franchising offers the opportunity to achieve the American Dream And with over 200 years of combined franchise operations experience, there’s no better partner on your journey BOOTH: 840 Crosswind Fitness is a premium airport wellness and gym concept designed for today’s traveler, flight crew, and airport workforce The company delivers compact, high-end fitness facilities featuring strength and cardio equipment, yoga and recovery zones, showers, and locker rooms, all optimized for short dwell times and irregular schedules The model integrates seamlessly into existing terminal footprints and supports passenger wellbeing, employee retention, and non-aeronautical revenue growth Founded by aviation professionals, Crosswind Fitness brings hospitality-level design, operational efficiency, and scalable deployment to airports seeking modern, wellness-forward concessions BOOTH: 851 Dubbed “The Special Forces of Hood Cleaning,” D&V Pro Cleaning Services specializes in large-scale kitchen exhaust cleaning for airports and complex food service operations The team is trusted by major airports like Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport, Seattle Tacoma International Airport, Miami International Airport and more What makes D&V different? A rapid-response unit of veteran technicians who service venues where the margin for error is zero This one-of-a-kind team works with speed and precision to ensure facilities run smoothly Whether you manage a multi-terminal airport or high-volume food service operation, D&V delivers for those who value professionalism BOOTH: 707

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