Airport Experience® News - Conference Issue 2026

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Smoothie King Franchises, Inc , the original U S smoothie franchise, is a privately held, Dallas-based company with over 1,200 units nationwide It was founded in 1973 with the mission to help others achieve better health in a delicious way through smoothies Today, it continues its mission to inspire a healthy and active lifestyle through its Clean Blends initiative, which focuses on great-tasting smoothies with more whole fruits and vegetables while removing artificial flavors, colors, preservatives, and added sugars in many of its blends BOOTH: 626 Since 1972, Structural Concepts has consistently set the standard of leading the way by bringing the most innovative, turnkey refrigerated and heated food display solutions to the market Constantly innovating the art of fresh food presentation, making the desired more desirable and improving the protection of the perishable, Structural Concepts has spent the past 50-plus years delivering the most attractive, reliable, temperature-controlled display cases, when and where you need them BOOTH: 824 Summit Facility Solutions is a national integrated facilities partner for airports, lounges, and aviation operators We manage janitorial, maintenance, pest control, exterior services, and vendor coordination through a single point of contact, improving consistency across terminals, clubs, hangars, and support spaces Powered by data, SLAs, and 24/7 response, Summit helps aviation clients protect brand standards, stay compliant, reduce downtime, and deliver a clean, reliable passenger experience Our vetted national network understands secure areas, airside operations, and scales with your route map, growth plans, and evolving passenger expectations BOOTH: 814 At Taco Bell , innovation has fueled our brand from the very beginning in 1962 when Glen Bell opened the first restaurant in Downey, California Today, Taco Bell is a culture-centric, lifestyle brand serving craveable, affordable Mexican-inspired food with bold, unmistakable flavors From breakthrough value to quality ingredients, we continue to push boundaries — including becoming the first QSR brand to offer menu items certified by the American Vegetarian Association BOOTH: 227 Touchwork helps airports turn passenger and stakeholder feedback and audits into action Our platform enables the continuous collection of feedback across the airport journey—from parking and security to concessions and baggage claim—while also streamlining operational, compliance, and quality audits Built for complex, multi stakeholder environments, Touchwork centralizes input from passengers, tenants, and staff in one system Airports use Touchwork to manage real-time feedback and audits, identify gaps, track follow-up, and drive data-informed decisions that improve operations, compliance, and the overall passenger experience BOOTH: 844 Tropical Smoothie Café What began as a single location on a beach in Destin, Florida, has grown to be a lifestyle brand for people looking for better-for-you alternatives to fast food Every day, we serve up great-tasting, nutritious food and smoothies at more than 1,600 locations in the U S , with more in development Innovation Defines Us We like things fun and playful, sunny and bright Shake your shoes off and turn the music up It’s time to unwind – you’re on tropic time now BOOTH: 325 Tru Roots Airport Play Café is a Montessori-inspired, nature-forward play and rest experience designed specifically for airport terminals The company creates calm, development-aligned spaces where children can move, reset, and regulate, while caregivers recharge…during the most stressful moments of travel Built for modern aviation environments, Tru Roots integrates play, family essentials, and thoughtful design to support dwell time, passenger satisfaction, and operational flow Its modular footprint adapts to terminals of all sizes and aligns with airport goals around accessibility, family-friendly travel, and long-term infrastructure investment BOOTH: 850 Supply Accessories is a leading manufacturer of headwear and travel accessories We have exclusive licensing partnerships with famous brands including Hurley, Brookstone, Von Dutch, Real Tree, Life is good, Nautica, Bliss and Pop Sugar BOOTH: 827

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