Hudson has opened a Chick-fil-A restaurant at Charleston International Airport (CHS) with service for both pre- and post-security customers. Located in the CHS Central Hall, the new Chick-fil-A offers counter service to ticketed passengers after the security checkpoint, with window service available before security for travelers and visitors to CHS.
Chick-fil-A at CHS will operate under HG-BW Charleston JV, a joint venture between Hudson and its Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (ACDBE) partners Branded Works and Lillie’s of Charleston.
“This new Chick-fil-A, with its ability to serve everyone who passes through Charleston International Airport — travelers, visitors, and employees alike — exists because of the incredible collaboration between Hudson, Charleston County Aviation Authority, Chick-fil-A, Inc., Transportation Security Administration, and other valued partners,” said Mike Blakely, Hudson senior vice president of business development. “We are proud to be a part of the evolution of CHS by introducing exciting concepts to the terminal and delivering on our commitment to make travelers happier.”
The restaurant is part of Hudson’s redeveloped concessions portfolio at CHS under a 10-year contract extension that was announced in 2022.
“We are overjoyed to offer new dining options that continue to elevate the guest experience at CHS,” said Elliott Summey, CEO of Charleston County Aviation Authority. “In partnership with our concessionaires, our goal is to continue to assemble a diverse line-up of brands and create opportunity for small-and-minority-owned businesses to participate in our airport concessions program.”
Over the last year, Hudson also has unveiled four new retail stores at CHS: Hudson Nonstop, Evolve by Hudson, Sunglass Hut, and a TUMI shop-in-shop that debuted in Hudson’s existing Tech On The Go store.
