Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) joined partners Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) Airports and Delta Air Lines to celebrate Terminal 3’s concessions portfolio, which now includes 22 local, minority- and women- owned businesses across the space. T3’s newest concessions are part of LAWA and Delta’s $2.3 billion Terminal 2 and 3 modernization project. T3’s concessions program has reached 43% ACDBE participation for its food and beverage concepts and 36% in retail concepts, surpassing the project’s goal of 25% dining and 20% retail ACDBE participation.
The terminal’s prime, local, and joint-venture partners include Luis Arandia (Arandia Designs – Hudson), Blanton Canady (BTII Incorporated – Concorde Collective), Joya Kizer-Clarke (Casa Unlimited Enterprises/Marshall Retail Group), Dale Mason Cochran (Concourse Ventures – Hudson), Harry E. Johnson (Creative Concourse Concessions – Areas), Sharon Jackson (Delightfully Different and Wholesome – Marshall Retail Group), Gregory Plummer (Concord Collective), Devika Maini (Fly Away Foods), Emma Walbridge (Gameway), Daniel Halpern (Jackmont), Javarro Edwards (JME Group – Concord Collective), Julie Jun (MAJ Collection – Hudson), Randi Sibonga (MCSB – Concord Collective), Nicholas Crews (Crews Companies), Norman Nixon (Nixon & Associates – Hudson), Sandy A. Roberts (Onsite Retailers – Concord Collective), Simeon Stewart and Michael Washington (Palazzo Concessions – Hudson), Robert B. Crews, III (RC3 Enterprises – Crews Companies), Shannon Westmore (Space B/D – Marshall Retail Group) and Karim Zaman (The Zaman Group – Hudson).
T3’s current locally focused concessions concepts include new fare from LA Native and Top Chef alum Nyesha Arrington at native by Nyesha (operated by Jackmont Hospitality and SoCal Concessions), the first LAX location of popular L.A. coffee shop Alfred (operated by Concord Collective), gourmet overstuffed sandwiches from local brand Fat Sal’s and fast-casual sushi from Yakumi (both operated by Crews Companies) and a new T3 location of mission-centric Homeboy bakery (operated by Areas).
“As the international gateway to Southern California, LAX should reflect the vibrant diversity of Los Angeles, and this includes the dining and retail offerings available to our guests,” said LAWA CEO John Ackerman. “Los Angeles World Airports is thrilled to celebrate the inclusivity showcased in Terminal 3 at LAX, and proud that this vision was realized by Angelenos and community members for everyone who travels through our airport.”
“Today’s celebration of LAX Terminal 3’s new dining and retail offerings is a testament to LAWA’s commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment,” said
Airport Minority Advisory Council (AMAC) president and CEO Eboni Wimbush. “By partnering with Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield and Delta Air Lines, LAWA not only elevated the passenger experience but also empowered local and minority-owned businesses, many of whom are AMAC members. With 22 minority business owners contributing to this dynamic new space, we’re proud of LAX exceeding its ACDBE participation goals and setting a new standard for airport concessions nationwide.”
