Areas is a leading provider of food & beverage and retail services in the travel hospitality industry. Areas receives 350 million customers each year in its more than 1,900 restaurants and stores in 10 countries in Europe and America.
As the caterer of choice in the travel and leisure markets, focusing on quality for more than 50 years, Areas is present in transportation hubs large and small across the world (airports, train stations, motorway travel plazas), as well as in exhibition centers and leisure parks.
Based on a culture of operational excellence, Areas has a deep knowledge of the needs of travelers and the widest range of catering concepts on the market that allows it to always offer a perfect combination adapted to the 950,000 customers it receives daily.
Autogrill is the world’s leading provider of F&B services for travellers. Active in 30 countries with over 34,000 employees, it manages about 3,300 points-of-sale in approximately 1,000 locations.
It operates prevalently under concession agreements in the main travel channels, as well as in select shopping centres, trade fairs and cultural facilities. The company has a portfolio of over 300 international and local brands, managed directly or under license.
It has been listed on the Milan stock exchange since 1997.
SSP is a leading operator of food and beverage concessions in travel locations worldwide, operating restaurants, bars, cafés, food courts, lounges and convenience stores in airports, train stations, motorway service stations and other leisure locations. With 60 years of experience, we operate c. 2,700 units across 36 countries.
To ensure we meet the needs of our customers and clients, we have an extensive portfolio of more than 550 owned or franchised international, national, and local brands. These include our own brands created for the travel sector such as Upper Crust, Le Grand Comptoir and Ritazza, as well as international names including M&S, Burger King, Starbucks, Jamie’s Deli and YO! Sushi. We also create stunning bespoke concepts as well as partnering with local ‘downtown’ brands to create a sense of place for the customers we serve.