Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2026

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Firehouse Subs is a brand with a passion for hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service and public safety Founded in Jacksonville, FL in 1994 by two brothers and former firefighters, the brand is built on decades of fire and police service, hot and hearty subs piled high with the highest quality meats and cheeses and its commitment to saving lives through the establishment of the non-profit Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation Driven by the passion of more than 400 franchisees to serve their local communities, for the fourth consecutive year, based on recent Technomic Insight consumer data, Firehouse Subs was named the No 1 brand in the restaurant industry that “Supports Local Community Activities ” BOOTH: 631 Fraport USA is the developer and manager of the retail, food and beverage programs at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE), Terminal 5 at New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Newark Liberty International Airport’s (EWR) Terminal B Fraport USA’s projects rank among the highest for passenger spending and consistently receive accolades for innovation and customer service Fraport USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Fraport AG is active at some 30 airports on four continents around the globe BOOTH: 808 Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is a leading fast-casual franchise concept with over 570 locations across the United States and Canada Founded in Wichita, Kansas, in 2002, the brand offers cooked-to-order steakburgers, all-beef hot dogs, shoestring fries and other savory items along with freshly churned frozen custard treats Known for operating the “Freddy’s Way,” guests experience genuine hospitality and food prepared fresh with premium ingredients, fueling Freddy’s ongoing growth and garnering national recognition from industry-leading rankings, including being named on Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers + Shakers, and ranking No 59 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500, No 60 on Technomic’s Top 500 and No 7 on Yelp’s 50 Fastest Growing Brands BOOTH: 617 Gala Capital Partners, LLC is a private investment firm that owns several leading fast-casual franchise brands, including MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes, Rusty Taco, and Dunn Brothers Coffee Each concept is well-suited for airport development, offering three strong dayparts, grab-and-go options, flexible buildouts, and adaptable supply chain solutions We are seeking experienced airport operators to partner with us in bringing these brands to airports nationwide Together, we can deliver high-quality, guest-loved concepts that perform in any terminal environment BOOTH: 624 Go Travel: Elevating Your Journey Since 1978 Explore our extensive range of travel accessories, from everyday essentials to gear for epic adventures, all designed to enhance your travel experience at home or abroad Trusted by millions worldwide, our world-class products range from travel pillows to fully certified adaptors and everything in between We set the standard for design, innovation, and reliability Join us and elevate your travel experience … it’s all about the journey BOOTH: 709 Gong cha, founded in Taiwan in 2006, is the world’s leading bubble tea brand, its name meaning “tribute tea for the emperor” Our success began with a commitment to premium tea, fresh ingredients, and exceptional service, winning fans worldwide We source the finest tea leaves, brew fresh daily, and craft our signature pearls to perfection Gong cha is also celebrated as the originator of milk foam, creamy, sweet, and savory, made fresh for every guest With nearly 2,200 locations across 30 international markets, Gong cha continues to expand globally and proudly ranks #1 in the Tea category on Entrepreneur magazine’s Franchise 500 BOOTH: 724 Freshens is a fresh casual restaurant offering prepared-to-order food, fresh-blended smoothies and wild harvested açai bowls, with a healthy and hearty “flavor first” menu designed for personalization and speed of service BOOTH: 524

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