Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2026

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Party Fowl is a Nashville-born hot chicken restaurant known for its unapologetically fun atmosphere, bold flavors, and high-energy vibe The concept blends Nashville-style hot chicken with a party-forward dining experience, offering heat levels from mild to extreme, creative comfort food, and signature boozy slushies and cocktails It’s designed to feel like a celebration—part restaurant, part sports bar, part social hangout—making it a go-to spot for brunch, game days, and group gatherings Party Fowl is ideally suited for operations at airports with location already established and operational in Nashville International Airport- Terminal D BOOTH: 306 Patrick King Woollen Company is the largest designer and manufacturer of plaid wool products in North America Its specialty is designing custom plaids using brand colors or inspirational images The company’s core products (scarves, lambswool, merino wool and silk, ladies bags, blankets and stadium blankets) are great for the tourist souvenir industry with grab-and-go products that speak to their travel experience Patrick King produces for NHL sports teams, custom city plaids using the flag of the city to tell a story about the destination they have just visited It can customize city and state plaids and has an extensive in-stock product program BOOTH: 609 Peet’s Coffee & Tea, Inc., a pioneer in the specialty coffee movement, is renowned for our premium, hand-roasted beans and commitment to quality since 1966 With a strong legacy and loyal customer base, Peet’s has consistently set the standard for excellence in the coffee industry Partnering with Peet’s offers a unique opportunity to work with a trusted, globally recognized brand In fact, we are the No 2 national brand in the premium coffee category sold at over 14,000 grocery stores and currently served in over 30 airports nationally As a Peet’s partner, you’ll benefit from our comprehensive training and ongoing support while serving coffee crafted with passion and

precision BOOTH: 233

Perkins American Food Co. is ushering in a bright new era for its 65-year-old brand with our state-of-the-art 1,500 2,500 Perkins Griddle & Go express model, and its 3,000-4,000 mainline model Perkins is designed with today’s consumer in mind, offering a timeless, elevated restaurant experience with the exceptional hospitality and iconic menu our brand is known forThe all-new Perkins American Food Co is here, and ready for rapid North American

expansion BOOTH: 849

Pokeworks is on a mission to popularize the native Hawaiian dish Poke globally – through a healthy, customized, and unique QSR customer experience we call ‘premium fast-casual ’ As a rapidly growing and trend-forward fast casual brand, Pokeworks is successfully making Poke and related healthy menu offerings mainstream With fresh, sustainably sourced seafood and our signature Poke Your Way, customers rave about the experience, where each guest can build a bowl, burrito, or salad to meet their individual taste profile Pokeworks’ adaptable buildouts fit in small footprints We have no deep fryer, no in-ground grease trap, no hood It’s a simple, flexible, cost-effective design for shared spaces that provides substantially reduced development cost, overhead and upkeep BOOTH: 731 Founded in New Orleans in 1972, Popeyes has over 50 years of history and culinary tradition Popeyes distinguishes itself with a unique New Orleans style menu featuring fried chicken, chicken tenders, fried shrimp, and other regional items The chain’s passion for its Louisiana heritage and flavorful authentic food has allowed Popeyes to become one of the world’s largest chicken quick service restaurants with over 4,000 restaurants in the U S and around the world BOOTH: 631 Potbelly Sandwich Shops has been serving warm, toasted sandwiches and good vibes since 1977 Known for craveable sandwiches, freshly prepared salads, hand-dipped shakes, and baked-in-shop cookies, Potbelly delivers a feel-good guest experience that travels well Today, Potbelly operates 400-plus locations nationwide, including a growing presence in 12 U S airports With a recognizable brand, efficient operating model, and menu built for speed and consistency, Potbelly performs well in high-traffic, fast-paced airport environments Potbelly is proud to bring toasty sandwiches to travelers on the go, because great food shouldn’t have to wait until you land possible BOOTH: 717

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