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SSP to run seven additional Starbucks coffee shops at UK airports

30th Jul 2012 - 09:12
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SSP, which provides food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, has agreed to take over the operation of seven additional Starbucks coffee shops at airports across England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

The outlets are at Heathrow (T3 airside; T5 satellite C airside; T5 airside), Glasgow (landside and airside), Belfast International (airside), Manchester (T1 airside).

This agreement takes the total number of Starbucks stores operated by SSP in the UK to 31, and the seven new stores will add a total of £10 million of sales per year.

SSP operates 47 Starbucks coffee shops across the globe in total, and this number will rise to over 50 stores by the end of September.

The new deal follows the recent transfer of two units at Liverpool Street railway station in London to SSP from Starbucks. 

SSP has operated the Starbucks brand since 2008, helping to expand the presence of the brand across Europe.

Kris Engskov, UK managing director of Starbucks said the latest deal was a result of SSP’s track record in maximising sales for the Starbucks brand, underpinned by its depth of experience and knowledge of the sector.

“Starbucks has been working with SSP for many years in the UK and Europe and it's clear that their expertise in travel locations puts them in the best position to grow the Starbucks business in these airport stores.

“Customers will continue to receive the same fantastic customer service and exceptional coffee that they have become accustomed to when visiting any Starbucks store,” he said.

Andrew Lynch, SSP chief executive, said; ‘As the leading operator of food and beverage in airports and rail stations across the globe, we have a wealth of experience in taking world-class brands to the travelling consumer.

“Working in partnership with a leading name such as Starbucks requires considerable trust, and upholding the reputation of such a brand is a considerable responsibility.

“This latest agreement is testament to our skill and expertise in this complex and demanding market and demonstrates Starbuck’s absolute trust in our abilities.”

Written by
PSC Team