The Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) board has approved a batch of new and redesigned concessions concepts scheduled to open at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) as part of the airport’s $263-million Terminal 2 expansion project.
The MAC selected three local Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program (ACDBE) operators to develop dining and retail concepts in new and existing spaces across Terminal 2. Approved proposals were grouped into four batches, each with 10-year terms and to open by the completion of the Terminal 2 project in 2027. Proposed concepts include the locally focused Hometown Market news and convenience store operated by MSP North Star Partners LLC, featuring a mural by local artist Ashley Mary, goods from 36 Minnesota-based brands and officially licensed Prince products; a new Caribou Coffee location operated by Caribou MSP Airport, featuring order-ahead functionality and a 24-hour self-serve station; and a refreshed Subway sandwich location, new McDonald’s location and new illycaffè location all operated by JMLM Restaurants Inc. The MAC board also authorized its staff to initiate negotiations with potential operators for a new full-service restaurant and separate full-service bar scheduled to open between 2026 and 2027.
“We had quality proposals from national and local operators, and we have a great mix of concepts, offerings and value options that will meet growing passenger levels with keen attention to the latest service trends,” said MAC vice president and commercial revenue officer Isabella Rhawie. “Along with these new and updated concepts, operators will introduce more convenience options, including 24-hour service or order-ahead features.”
“JMLM Restaurants is honored to be selected to continue serving passengers at MSP’s Terminal 2 and growing our services with three great brands in Subway, McDonalds and illycaffè,” said JMLM Restaurants Inc. president and owner Manny Perez. “We will incorporate new technology in our new venues to offer digital ordering and ready-on-arrival pick-up for our guests.”
“Caribou MSP Airport is very pleased to be selected by the MAC and honored to be a part of the exciting evolution of MSP Airport’s Terminal 2 North Expansion,” added Caribou MSP Airport managing partner Kerry Forbes. “We are proud to continue sharing the Caribou brand with the world and providing exceptional experiences for MSP travelers wherever they are on their journey.”
“MSP North Star Partners is excited to introduce our proprietary convenience store brand, Hometown Market, to Terminal 2,” said MSP North Star Partners LLC joint partner Paddy Regnier. “Our store will feature an array of locally sourced food and gifts, with vibrant art by Minnesota’s own Ashley Mary incorporated into our store design. It will also feature ‘Minne-Market’ — a shop in a shop with expanded offerings such as Prince merchandise and local product lines currently only in Terminal 1.”
