DUNKIN’ KEEPS JETBLUE TRAVELERS RUNNING AT JFK TERMINAL 5

SSP America opens America’s all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods at T5, delivering great coffee fast to JetBlue travelers and airport employees

(United States, Sept 25, 2026): SSP America, a division of SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage brands in travel locations worldwide, today announced the opening of Dunkin’ at John F. Kennedy International Airport’s (JFK) Terminal 5 (T5). Located in T5’s Center Node, the new restaurant brings one of America’s most recognizable coffee-and-donuts brands to JetBlue’s flagship terminal.

Founded in Quincy, Massachusetts, in 1950, Dunkin’ grew from a single neighborhood shop into an American institution, one cup of coffee and one donut at a time. More than 75 years later, the brand remains woven into the everyday routines of guests worldwide. At T5, JetBlue customers and airport employees now have a familiar place to start the morning, or recharge between flights, before heading to the gate.

Guests can enjoy Dunkin’ favorites including high-quality hot and iced coffees, espresso drinks, teas, frozen beverages, sandwiches, donuts, and other baked goods. Built for the pace of airport travel, the new restaurant combines everyday value with the fast, friendly service Dunkin’ is known for—helping travelers get in, get out, and get on their way.

The opening is part of the $100 million T5 Refresh, a collaboration among JetBlue, the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, and Fraport USA. Once complete, the program will introduce more than 40 new concessions and customer experiences, including shops, restaurants, communal spaces, and NYC-inspired art installations. Dunkin’ adds a trusted, everyday favorite to a growing collection designed to reflect how New Yorkers and travelers eat, drink, and move through the day.

“Dunkin’ has earned a place in millions of people’s daily routines by delivering what matters: great coffee served fast, everyday value, and friendly service that keeps the day moving,” said George Mboya, CEO, SSP America. “That combination is especially meaningful when people travel and makes Dunkin’ a natural fit for JetBlue’s Terminal 5. We’re proud to partner with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, JetBlue, Fraport USA, and Dunkin’ to give travelers a familiar, welcoming stop that keeps them running on Dunkin’ and helps make the airport the best part of the journey.”

“We’re continually creating ways to make the T5 experience better for our customers, giving them more places to look forward to before they even board,” said Stephanie Evans Greene, senior vice president of marketing and brand at JetBlue. “This new Dunkin’ brings the character of the brand into the terminal with a fun, inviting design that feels like a real neighborhood coffee shop, not just a typical airport concession.”

“Dunkin has long been a familiar favorite at Terminal 5, and we’re excited to introduce a reimagined experience as part of the ongoing T5 refresh. The new location builds on a brand our customers already know and love, with an enhanced environment designed to deliver greater convenience, quality and choice. We thank SSP America for their continued partnership and investment in T5.” Jose Cuevas, Vice President, Fraport New York.

“JFK’s T5 is one of the busiest travel gateways in the country, and Dunkin’ is a brand travelers already know and trust,” said Maximillian G. McClelland, Senior Director of Non-traditional Franchise Development at Dunkin’. “We’re excited to partner with SSP America, bringing Dunkin’ to travelers who now have a familiar, welcoming stop to start their journey—served with the fast, friendly experience Dunkin’ is known for.”

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Further information:

Lana Cramer
Vice President, Corporate Marketing & Communications
240.882.0754
Lana.Cramer@foodtravelexperts.com

About SSP America

SSP America is a division of SSP Group plc (LSE:SSPG), a global leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations employing 49,000 colleagues in around 3,000 units across 38 countries. We specialize in designing, creating, and operating a diverse range of food and drink outlets in airports, train stations, and other travel hubs across six formats: sit-down and quick service restaurants, bars, cafés, lounges, and food-led convenience stores. Our extensive portfolio of brands features a mix of international, national, and local brands, tailored to meet the diverse needs of our clients and customers.

Our purpose is to be the best part of the journey, and our focus is on making every journey taste better, bringing great food and welcoming hospitality to travelers across the globe. Sustainability is crucial for our long-term success, and we aim to deliver a positive impact for our business while uniting stakeholders to promote a sustainable food travel sector.

About the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is a bi-state agency that builds, operates and maintains many of the most important transportation and trade infrastructure assets in the country. For over a century, the agency’s network of major airports; critical bridges, tunnels and bus terminals; a commuter rail line; and the busiest seaport on the East Coast has been among the most vital in the country – transporting hundreds of millions of people and moving essential goods into and out of the region. The Port Authority also owns and manages the 16-acre World Trade Center campus, which welcomes tens of thousands of office workers and millions of annual visitors. The agency’s historic $45 billion capital plan for 2026-2035 advances a new generation of projects that will modernize, strengthen, and expand the agency’s infrastructure around the region, including: a new Midtown Bus Terminal, transformations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), and a new era for PATH, with major service increases. The Port Authority’s annual budget of $10 billion includes no tax revenue from either the states of New York or New Jersey or from the city of New York. The agency raises the necessary funds for the improvement, construction or acquisition of its facilities primarily on its own credit. For more information, visit the Port Authority’s press room.

About Fraport USA

Fraport USA develops and manages award-winning airport concessions programs at some of the most innovative and high-performing airports in North America. Through applied analytics, emerging technologies and keen market insights, Fraport USA creates unique, locally focused environments that provide customers with exceptional travel experiences. Backed by global parent Fraport AG, Fraport USA delivers worldclass aviation expertise in airports including, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport, Terminal 5 at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, Nashville International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal B, Ronald Reagan National Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport. For more information, visit fraport-usa.com. Fraport USA is a wholly owned subsidiary of Fraport AG Frankfurt Airport Services Worldwide. Based in Frankfurt, Germany, Fraport AG is active at some 30 airports on four continents around the globe. For more information, visit fraport.com

About Dunkin’
Dunkin’, founded in 1950, is the largest coffee and donuts brand in the United States, with more than 14,200 restaurants in nearly 40 global markets. Dunkin’ is part of the Inspire Brands family of restaurants. For more information, visit DunkinDonuts.com and InspireBrands.com.