Eataly Launches Initial Three U.S. Travel Destinations at New York's John F. Kennedy Airport
Ready to dig into some delicious news? Here's the scoop on Eataly, the beloved Italian marketplace and high-end dining concept, as it prepares to set up shop at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City!
This ain't just any ordinary airport eatery; Eataly will have joints in Terminals 4, 5, and 8, all under the wing of airport retail giant, Avolta. Yes, you heard that right - the world's biggest airport retailer is bringing Eataly to the runway! Avolta's winning contracts at Terminal 5 (T5) were awarded to them by Fraport USA, the concessions developer appointed by JetBlue, the airport's main tenant. Exciting times are on the horizon for travelers passing through JFK!
So, what's so special about this new airport dining model? Well, Eataly prides itself on its Italian culinary artistry, serving as a beacon for all things Made in Italy. With locations in bustling cities like London and Milan, as well as several across the good ol' US of A, it's clear that Eataly's no stranger to success.
In 2023, company sales skyrocketed to a whopping €656 million ($744 million) after a surge in growth initiated by Investindustrial. The best part? Eataly's sales split evenly between dining and retail, with North America now leading the charge with a 61% revenue share.
But it's not just about the money; Eataly's made a name for itself by expanding internationally, with recent openings in some of the world's major cities - including the UAE, Japan, Turkey, South Korea, and Saudi Arabia. How's that for global domination?
Speaking of global, HMSHost's parent company Avolta also secured two contracts at Terminal 5! The retail superpower's subsidiary, Hudson, scored a seven-year deal to launch a Manhattan-inspired retail store and T5's first video gaming lounge called Gameway. The other contract will see HMSHost transform T5's dining scene by debuting a total of six restaurants covering more than 7,800 square feet.
You guessed it - Eataly is one of the six. But that's not all; the other dining concepts will feature mouthwatering offerings like signature Italian sandwiches, locally sourced whiskey, bold Mexican flavors, premium salads, and a unique, terminal-specific bar/restaurant that's bound to leave your taste buds tantalized.
Steve Johnson, Avolta's kingpin in North America, recently spilled the beans on this developments, stating that 2025 will be a banner year for both Hudson and HMSHost as they expand across several terminals at JFK. Mark your calendar, folks; this is gonna be one heck of a year for airport dining!
So there you have it - the inside scoop on Eataly's exciting expansion at JFK International Airport. Don't worry about missing out; with 63.3 million passengers passing through the airport in 2022 alone, there's plenty of room for Eataly to share the Italian love with travelers from far and wide. Ciao, bella!
- In collaboration with Avolta, Eataly will establish Italian food outlets in Terminals 4, 5, and 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), New York City.
- This partnership between Eataly and Avolta extends beyond food, as the retail giant has also secured a deal with Hudson to open a Manhattan-inspired store and the first video gaming lounge at Terminal 5 (T5).
- Amidst the Italian culinary offerings at T5, shoppers can expect to find home-and-garden, lifestyle, travel, and shopping items at the Hudson store.
- With successful ventures in various international cities, Eataly's partnership with HMSHost will bring a taste of authentic Italian food to travelers at the JFK airport.
- Prepare for an exciting array of dining experiences at T5, as HMSHost plans to debut six restaurants totaling over 7,800 square feet, featuring signature Italian eateries like Eataly alongside diverse offerings such as Mexican, locally sourced whiskey, and premium salads.
