SSP
Reporting covers the operations, strategy, and financial performance of a major travel foodservice operator serving airports, train stations, and service areas across the UK and globally. We track brand partnerships, concession models, menu innovation, digital ordering, and consumer trends, offering insight for operators and suppliers focused on high-footfall, transit-led hospitality environments.
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Feb- 2024 -13 FebruaryFood and Drink
SSP secures 10-year contract with Liverpool John Lennon Airport
SSP Group has secured a new deal with Liverpool John Lennon Airport, which will see the operator of travel F&B outlets extend its operations at the airport until at least 2036. As part of the contract extension, SSP has announced that all of its existing units will be refurbished, rebranded…
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Jan- 2024 -30 JanuaryNews
Today’s news in brief – 30/01/24
Tortilla will be opening four new locations with SSP this year, with a further pipeline of sites to open as part of the franchise partnership in 2025. Currently, the SSP and Tortilla franchise partnership includes five sites across the UK, with the Manchester Piccadilly train station being the most recent…
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30 JanuaryRestaurants
Tortilla to open four new sites with SSP
Tortilla has confirmed that it will be opening four new locations with global food travel group SSP this year, with a further pipeline of sites to open as part of the franchise partnership in 2025. Currently, the SSP and Tortilla franchise includes five sites across the UK, with the Manchester…
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Dec- 2023 -19 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 19/12/23
Drinks sales in managed venues fell by 9% for the week ending 9 December, compared with the same period last year. Alcohol categories struggled due to World Cup comparatives, while midweek performance suggests modest average growth. As festive occasions approach, operators seek to maintain footfall amidst weather and rail strike…
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19 DecemberFood and Drink
SSP further expands in North America and Middle East
SSP Group has acquired Calgary-based ECG Ventures Limited and has signed a new contract with Jeddah Airport to operate three F&B packages. The group’s expansion within North America and the Middle East comes as SSP aims to pivot into higher growth markets. SSP’s acquisition of ECG in Canada will see…
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6 DecemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 06/12/23
SSP reported a 38% rise in revenues to £3bn and doubled its EBITDA during FY23. This success was fueled by revenue growth and profit conversion, with a notable 25% H2 revenues increase on a constant currency basis. While North America, APAC, and EMEA regions contributed strongly, the UK and Europe…
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6 DecemberFood and Drink
SSP Group revenues hit £3bn in FY23
SSP Group revenues rose 38% to £3bn for the full year ended 30 September, as EBITDA doubled to £280m compared with last year. The group attributed its performance to strong revenue growth and profit conversion, with H2 revenues growing by 25% on a constant currency basis. While the group saw…
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Nov- 2023 -24 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 24/11/23
SSP introduced Café Local, a travel-focused café and retail concept in UK regional rail stations. Already in 15 stations like Exeter and Reading, the flagship store resides in Peterborough, with plans for 15 more in a year. Offering barista coffee, snacks, drinks, and travel essentials, it fills the void at…
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24 NovemberCafes and Coffee Shops
SSP launches Café Local
SSP has launched a new travel-focused café and retail store concept called Café Local, which has been developed for UK regional rail stations. The first 15 Café Local stores have opened at stations around the country, including Fratton, Exeter, Reading, Dover and Sheffield, and the flagship store has recently opened…
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7 NovemberNews
Today’s news in brief – 07/11/23
Oakman Inns reported an EBITDA drop from £11m to £9.8m for the year ended June 2023 due to the impact of inflation. Despite this, the group’s sales were 8% higher than the previous year, totaling just under £70m, as like-for-like sales for the core Oakman Inns business increased by 4.1%.…
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