Atlanta-based Concessions International, LLC (CI) along with
Miami-based Grove Bay Concessions, two minority-owned airport
concessionaire companies, announce operating the first P.F. Chang's
location in the history of both companies under CI Grove Bay, their
joint venture partnership. Today, they officially announced the
grand opening of the popular Asian eatery at Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport (SEA) located in heart of the N Concourse,
with exceptional views of the airfield and planes landing and
departing. The P.F. Chang's first airport restaurant opened in 2013
at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The SEA
location is P.F. Chang’s seventh domestic airport location (ATL,
SLC, DCA, TPA, LAX, DTW and now SEA), and is the first location for
both CI and Grove Bay. CI Grove Bay has hired and trained 100+ team
members to staff P.F. Chang's at SEA.
The 5,879-square-foot restaurant brings
convenient, craveable Asian cuisine to travelers on the go at SEA
Airport. The menu includes signature P.F. Chang’s made-from-scratch
dishes such as Chang’s Spicy Chicken, Mongolian Beef and Chang’s
Lettuce Wraps as well as a refreshing cocktail menu and expanded
beer list. Travelers can expect all the flavors, service and the
well-known refined aesthetic of P.F. Chang’s at the SEA location,
including a stunning 56-foot mural overlooking the entire N
Concourse. Quality and speed are paramount, so the order to table
time is reduced, and there will be an even quicker option in the
grab-and-go area featuring a self-service kiosk for off the menu
ordering convenience.
“The opening of our first P.F. Chang’s is another
exciting milestone for our team and company at SEA,” said Donata
Russell Ross, CI's president and CEO and majority partner in
CI Grove Bay. “One year after opening the Central Terminal's
marquee restaurant locations, Salty's at the SEA and BrewTop
Social, we're now opening our first P.F. Chang's as the flagship
restaurant of SEA's N Concourse. Helping to deliver the vision the
Port of Seattle has for its dining customers has been one of the
most rewarding experiences in our company's 45 year
history. We will not only meet but we will exceed travelers’
expectations at SEA."
CI's relationship with SEA dates back to the early
1980's as an Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (ACDBE) partner and grew to a multi-national prime
concessionaire in the mid 1990s. Over the years, CI has
operated various food and beverage concessions in several
locations throughout the airport.
“The much-anticipated addition of P.F. Chang’s
brings our passengers an appetizing option that completes the
arrival of new dining choices envisioned for the N Concourse,” said
Khalia Moore, Senior Manager, Airport Dining and Retail at Port of
Seattle. “Working in partnership with CI Grove Bay, we are excited
to continue to evolve SEA's dining experiences with P.F. Chang’s
beautiful design and delicious cuisine."
CI Grove Bay in partnership with Zebra Projects, a
global design and architecture firm headquartered in London,
England, has created a welcoming space that allows guests to enjoy
P.F. Chang’s in a variety of ways, be that via the grab-and-go
area, from the bar, in the lounge or in a traditional restaurant
environment. The space allows customers to choose their dining
environment while relaxing and enjoying a stunning view, or just
grabbing a quick bite before getting on the plane.
“We are excited to expand our West Coast footprint
with the opening of SEA's first P.F. Chang's,” said Rafik
Farouk, Senior Director of Global Brands for P.F. Chang’s. "CI
Grove Bay will ensure P.F. Chang's will deliver our
best-in-class experiential dining for guests, whether they’re
coming to, leaving from or passing through Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport. We can now give Pacific Northwest airport
travelers the opportunity to enjoy the iconic taste of our
signature dishes while also enjoying our unique ambiance with the
backdrop of the airfield and exquisite mountain ranges."
“CI Grove Bay is honored to partner with P.F.
Chang’s, a trusted, iconic brand known for consistently great food
in an inspiring environment,” said Ignacio Garcia-Menocal, CEO and
Co-founder of Grove Bay Concessions. "We are driven by our
commitment to bringing exceptional dining experiences to travelers
worldwide, and we know this partnership will do just that,” added
Francesco Balli, CEO & Co-Founder of Grove Bay Concessions.
No matter where a traveler is going to or coming
from, business trip or family vacation, P.F. Chang’s offers a small
bite, hearty meal, and tasty option for everyone. Visit the
menus for breakfast, lunch/dinner,
and beverages.
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MORE PHOTOS of P.F. Chang's can be
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About Concessions International, LLCBuilt
on a foundation of integrity, hard work, respect, and an
unparalleled legacy of serving excellence, family-owned and
operated Concessions International, LLC (CI) offers 45 years of
exceptional experiences and proven food and beverage concessions
performance in some of the busiest airports across the United
States and in the Virgin Islands. As a dynamic food and beverage
operator, we serve more than 30 national, regional and proprietary
brands, including quick service, casual dining, bars, delis, snack,
and cafe concessions at nearly 40 locations in 8 airports.
Visit www.cintl.com for more information about CI.
Grove Bay ConcessionsFounded in 2013, Grove
Bay Concessions is a Miami-based airport concessions operator,
voted one of South Florida Business Journal’s “Best Places to Work”
in 2022. Grove Bay is led by three partners, Co-Founders/CEOs
Francesco Balli and Ignacio Garcia-Menocal and COO Eddie Acevedo,
who bring decades of combined hospitality experience. Grove Bay has
operations in Miami International Airport, Seattle International
Airport, Raleigh-Durham International Airport and Rhode Island TF
Green International Airport. Grove Bay stays true to its chef
driven approach as it partners with local North Carolina chefs like
five-time James Beard semi-finalist Chef Scott Crawford and
two-time James Beard semi-finalist Chef Oscar Diaz. Most recently,
Grove Bay partnered with Chef Bobby Flay to bring Bobby’s Burgers
to RDU. At the same time, Grove Bay operates well-known national
brands such as Burger King and Dunkin.
About P.F. Chang'sFounded in 1993 by Philip
Chiang and Paul Fleming, P.F. Chang's is the first internationally
recognized multi-unit Asian culinary brand to honor and celebrate
the 2,000-year-old tradition of wok cooking as the center of the
guest experience. With roots in Chinese cuisine, today's menu at
P.F. Chang's spans across all of Asia, honoring cultures and
recipes from Japan, Korea, Thailand, and beyond. Each item offers a
unique flavor exploration, whether it's a handcrafted cocktail, a
wok-fired lunch bowl, or a celebratory multi-course dinner.
Worldwide, P.F. Chang's has more than 300 restaurants in 22
countries and U.S. airport locations. For more P.F. Chang's news,
visit pfchangs.com and follow us
on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram@pfchangs.
About Seattle-Tacoma International
AirportOperated by the Port of Seattle, Seattle-Tacoma
International Airport (SEA) serves the people of the Pacific
Northwest with essential services, access to hundreds of domestic
and global destinations, and economic activity that supports tens
of thousands of jobs and produces $20 billion in economic activity.
In 2023, for the second year in a row, SEA earned the travel
industry’s prestigious 4-Star Skytrax Airport Rating and
designation as Best Airport in North America, focused on
customer-centered travel with better services, facilities, and
amenities. SEA totaled over 50.8 million passengers in 2023 –
down just 1.8% from 2019 – with a forecast to
exceed pre-pandemic traveler volumes in 2024. Thirty-five
airlines served 93 nonstop domestic and 30 international
destinations including Canada, Mexico, and seasonal operations. For
more information about our U.S. Top 12
airport, visit www.flysea.org and follow us on Twitter, Facebook,
and Instagram. Every day. Elevate.
- CI Grove Bay's Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) P.F.
Chang's view from upper mezzanine
- CI Grove Bay's Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) P.F.
Chang's dining areas options, from booths, stand-alone tables and
barstools.
Betsy Helgager Hughes / BLH Consulting, Inc. for
Concessions International, LLC
404-771-9793
betsy@blhconsulting.net