SSP Group has signed a 14-year contract with Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) to expand and operate its food and beverage portfolio, aligning with the airport’s £100 million redevelopment of its main terminal.
The deal will see SSP manage a broad mix of casual dining, grab-and-go, and premium bar concepts across the airport’s significantly upgraded retail and hospitality spaces. With a three-storey terminal extension set for completion before peak summer travel, the airport will increase its retail and F&B footprint by 75%.
SSP’s expanded presence will include well-known brands such as Upper Crust and Starbucks, alongside the launch of Monty’s Diner—its American-style casual dining concept—at a second UK location. SSP will also introduce AMT Coffee to a UK airport for the first time, opening a premium Juniper Bar and its craft beer-led Tap & Brew concept.
A newly opened Burger King and Tap & Brew are already operational as part of the first phase of the redevelopment. The refreshed terminal will also feature improved security, seating, and retail options, with full renovations scheduled for completion by winter 2026.
The agreement reinforces SSP’s strategic positioning within UK travel hubs while supporting LBA’s long-term vision to enhance the passenger experience and increase commercial revenue streams.
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