Oct 9, 2024

Avolta’s HMSHost Expands Food and Beverage Partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Under a newly awarded contract extension, restaurateur will continue to operate at MKE through 2031 and bring new dining options to the terminal — including the airport’s first Dunkin’ locations

BETHESDA, Maryland (Oct. 9, 2024) – Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, has expanded its longstanding partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE) for two additional years. Under the newly awarded food and beverage contract extension announced today, HMSHost will continue to operate its existing dining venues through 2031 while further enhancing the passenger experience by bringing new food and beverage options to Milwaukee’s hometown airport.

Throughout its time operating at MKE, HMSHost has helped transform the bustling concourses into culinary destinations. From national chains like Starbucks and Chili’s to local favorites Cousins Subs, Garden District Kitchen and Bar, and Miller Brewhouse, HMSHost has crafted a food and beverage concessions program that offers travelers a variety of sought-after dining experiences while showcasing the flavor of Milwaukee. HMSHost currently operates 10 dining venues at MKE as a joint venture with Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) partners Limitless Brands and Newburns Management Group.

Adding to its impressive array of dining choices at MKE, HMSHost recently introduced America’s favorite coffee — Dunkin’ — to the airport. Located in Concourse D, near Gate D42, the new Dunkin’ is the first of two that will open at MKE. HMSHost plans to unveil a second location in Concourse C, near Gate C14, later this year.

“MKE Airport is known for its excellent customer experience, offering the friendly convenience of a small airport, with the capabilities and amenities of a large airport. Our partnership with HMSHost allows us to cultivate an outstanding airport dining experience by providing a blend of popular favorites alongside local Milwaukee flavors,” said Airport Director Brian Dranzik. “The unveiling of two new Dunkin’ locations at MKE has already been met with excitement from travelers, and we look forward to working with HMSHost to enhance the passenger experience even more in the years to come.”

“HMSHost is pleased to continue to grow our valued partnership with Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport, and we can’t think of a better way to continue this exciting journey together than by bringing not one, but two Dunkin’ locations to the terminal. We have no doubt that passengers will love this evolution of the food and beverage options,” said HMSHost Vice President of Business Development Stephen Douglas. “We look forward to continued collaboration that will further enhance this dynamic airport’s concessions offerings as we deliver on our promise to make every journey as rewarding as the destination for travelers.”

About Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport

Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport offers nonstop flights to 35+ destinations coast-to-coast, and more than 200 international destinations are available with one easy connection. MKE is served by Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, Sun Country, and United. The complete list of nonstop cities can be found at flymke.com.

MKE, the winner of 2021 and 2022 ASQ Best Airport – North America awards for outstanding customer experience, is owned by Milwaukee County and operated by the Department of Transportation, Airport Division, under the policy direction of the Milwaukee County Executive and the County Board of Supervisors. The Airport is entirely funded by user fees; no property tax dollars are used for the Airport’s capital improvements or for its day-to-day operation.