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SSP America Has More Than 170 Certified Green Restaurants® Across 12 Airports
The SSP America food travel experts are PASSIONate about sustainability. We’re proud that 172 of our restaurants across 12 airports have earned the prestigious Certified Green Restaurant® sustainability certification by the Green Restaurant Association (GRA).
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We’re Always Ready To ‘Seas The Day’
SSP America’s ‘fin-tastically’ creative team of commercial experts, led by VP of Commercial Josh Barone, were winners at the 2024 Questex Vibe Conference, the premier on-premise beverage conference for chain beverage executives.
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SSP America Joint Venture Partner Elliott Threatt Gives What He Gets
One of our valued joint venture partners is Elliott Threatt. Many people know Elliott as an Emmy-winning and Grammy-nominated comedian and while laughing certainly feeds the soul, he brings a lot more to the table than jokes.
Team Member Spotlight: Debbie Hrubovcak
Without Debbie Hrubovcak, it’s safe to say SSP America’s new restaurants wouldn’t open with the same speed, efficiency, and quality.
Golfing for Good
The SSP America team was proud to be in Seattle this week to sponsor and participate in the Seattle Tacoma International Airport’s charity golf tournament benefitting the Highline Schools Foundation. Special thanks to Scott Van Horn for joining us!
SSP America Creates Mural in PIE
Keep Pinellas Beautiful, Urban Artist Florida Studio, and SSP America partnered with the St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport to give pre-security restaurant The District Pub a stronger ‘Taste of Place’.
SSP America Does Shark Week
Everybody knows Shark Week is a National Fin-nomena. It’s a whole week about Sharks. That’s right—SSP America is swimming “Into the Blue” because there’s a “Sitting Goose” out there for each and every one of our insatiable appetites.
Superheroes at PHX
SSP America’s team at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport got together this week to celebrate.
Diraddo Named RVP
A HUGE congratulations to Michael Diraddo on his promotion to Regional Vice President of Operations!
Team Member Spotlight: Todd Kaufman
SSP America took a firm stance on using new technologies in its operations early. As the world continues to change and innovate at a rapid pace, and people are more and more accustomed to using devices at restaurants, there is still desire for interpersonal connection and service from the heart.
Team Member Spotlight: Prado Team Members
Wes Palmer, Georgina Greene, and Cedar Sutton have nearly four decades of experience in the San Diego International Airport combined. As three experienced hospitality professionals, they are the leaders of a restaurant recognized for its “taste of place.”
SSP America Flying into FAT
The SSP America team is proud to have joined the Fresno Yosemite International Airport community and is excited to bring the ‘Taste of Place’ for which we’re known. Our lineup of all-star brands includes Peet’s Coffee, Ike’s Love & Sandwiches, and Mad Duck Craft Brewing Co.
Brand Spotlight: Jim Stump’s Taproom + Kitchen
With the opening of Jim Stump’s Taproom + Kitchen, SSP America brings a legendary local chef, his greatest dishes, and a bona fide ‘Taste of Place’ to SJC.
Team Member Spotlight: Kris Romero
Kris exemplifies two of our PASSION Principles™—Open to new ideas, and Innovation every day. And yea, we think she’s pretty cool. Keep doing you Kris.
SSP America Contributes to the Greenest Terminal
SSP America’s sustainability efforts at the John F. Kennedy International Airport are recognized by the Green Restaurant Association.
Partner Spotlight: Zaza
SSP America’s partnership with Zaza Cuban Comfort Food Inc. gave life to an essential example of what it means to be a ‘Taste of Place’.
VP of People Talks About Change
As the leader of the People team, Sherree is making SSP America a great place to work—where team members can express themselves, be comfortable in themselves, and enjoy their jobs.
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