What we do
We craft food and drink experiences designed to delight every traveller and every taste.
Our teams operate in travel locations across the world, and we look to bring a local 'sense of place' to the food and beverages we offer. As a global business, we can take maximum advantage of our international scale, looking for opportunities to share the great ideas and ground-breaking concepts we create across the many markets we serve.
We operate principally in airports and railway stations
High volume travel locations are complex settings to work in, from a logistical and legal point of view. But over the years we’ve built up an unrivalled expertise and strong partnerships with our clients, brands and other business partners, enabling us to successfully respond to the fast-changing needs of our customers and clients. These strong relationships help us maintain high contract retention rates (more than 80% in 2025).
Read more about the markets we operate in
share of our business in the air sector
71%
share of our business in the rail sector
25%
share of our business in other areas
4%
Globally, we operate outlets across six key categories
Cafes and bakeries
Convenience retail
Casual dining restaurants
Quick service restaurants
Bars
Lounges
On the ground
Driving growth and performance at JFK International Airport
Since the early 2000s, SSP America has operated at John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the busiest airports in the USA. Having successfully secured a 10 year + extension of nearly 20 units at Terminal 4 in 2024, this year we won a new contract in Terminal 5 – JetBlue’s flagship terminal – to operate approximately 11 new units. We also won a contract to operate four further units with 18-year leases in Terminal 6, which is currently undergoing a transformation by The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. SSP America is one of the largest operators of F&B at The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey airports, and it was our track record of operational excellence and deep understanding of the New York market which proved instrumental in securing both contracts.
On the ground
Developing innovative local concepts
Shelby & Co, based at Birmingham Airport, is the world’s first Peaky BlindersTM inspired bar in a travel location. Developed in collaboration with Banijay Rights, it was crafted to deliver an authentic Birmingham experience as the airport’s flagship restaurant. Together, with the Banijay Rights team, we focused on creating a truly immersive environment across all customer touchpoints – one that feels authentically rooted in the Peaky Blinders brand. Every detail from staff hospitality, Birmingham-inspired cuisine to locally sourced drinks, 1920s-style plating and glassware and memorabilia, immerses guests in the world of Peaky Blinders. The concept has proven popular with customers and industry alike and won the 2025 Airport F&B (FAB) Award for Airport Bar of the Year.
On the ground
Entering Indonesia - a key growth market
Indonesia is a fast-growing travel market and is expected to reach the top 10 biggest travel markets by passenger traffic volume by 2027. In December 2024, we entered a strategic joint venture partnership with PT Taurus Gemilang, expanding our footprint into Indonesia’s dynamic airport market. As part of the JV partnership, we operate 18 units across three key airports: Bali, Medan, and Surabaya, with Makassar joining as our fourth location in October 2025. The JV partnership has already delivered significant integration milestones, including the implementation of new processes and team structures. Working closely with our partner, we’re now exploring opportunities for brand expansion, including the addition of strong international names, especially in airports where we see high growth opportunities, such as Bali. Our partnership continues to evolve, unlocking growth and driving returns from our investment across Indonesia’s airport ecosystem.
On the ground
Securing an important renewal at Lanzarote Airport
Our partnership with Aena, Spain’s airport operator, dates back to more than 30 years. In FY25, we secured a new six-year contract with Aena to continue delivering high-quality food and beverage experiences at César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport, a key leisure hub in the Canary Islands, with strong international traffic from Germany and the UK. The renewed contract reflected the strength of our relationship with the airport team and our proven ability to deliver operational excellence. As part of the contract, we will operate a refreshed portfolio of brands, including international favourites such as Burger King, and AMT Coffee, making its debut in Spain, as well as SSP-owned concepts such as Upper Crust and Camden food co. This win reinforced our position in the Iberian market and demonstrated our commitment to long-term client engagement and the value we create with Aena’s team.