HMSHost Corp., in partnership with JQ Enterprises Inc., has won a new 11-year contract at Raleigh-Durham International (RDU). The contract is valued at $66 million and will run through 2027.
The contract is for operating new dining spaces in Terminal 2, Concourse D.
“HMSHost is excited to continue our partnership with Raleigh-Durham International Airport to deliver an excellent variety of food and beverage options to travelers for many years to come,” says Bryan Loden, vice president of business development for Host. “We are thrilled to grow with the airport in Terminal 2 and open some great new restaurants, including North Carolina favorite Whisky River.”
Dale Jr’s Whisky River is a collaboration between Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Host. The RDU restaurant will be its second airport location. Other new offerings in Terminal 2 will include Popeyes Lousiana Kitchen and a Starbucks.
“The Raleigh-Durham Airport Authority is excited to continue working HMSHost in offering quality concepts and brands that our customers trust,” says Michael Landguth, president and CEO of RDU. “The addition of these restaurants enables us to provide the world-class level of service our customers deserve.”
