HMSHost secures early concession renewal at Charlotte Douglas International Airport

MILAN – HMSHost, the American division of Italian caterer Autogrill, has renewed its concession for over 50 food & beverage points of sale at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina, where it has operated since 1986.

Due to expire in 2010, the concession agreement has been extended for a further five years, with expected accumulated sales of over US$500 million over the period June 2009 to June 2015.

Alongside national and international brands such as Starbucks Coffee, Burger King, Chili’s Too, Great American Bagel, Quiznos Sub and Philips Famous Seafood, the company has introduced concepts developed with local partners. These include Salsarita’s, a popular fast-food label specialising in Mexican food, and Carolina Beer Company, a brewer offering an assortment of local beers and food specialties.