Popular restaurant chain to close branch in Scots airport as part of major shake-up
Bosses have revealed what the fan favourite diner is et to be replaced with
'DISAPPOINTED' Popular restaurant chain to close branch in Scots airport as part of major shake-up
A POPULAR restaurant chain is closing its busy branch in a Scottish airport, leaving travellers gutted.
Bosses at Glasgow Airport have revealed that Frankie and Benny's will now close the much-loved branch for good.
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Frankie and Benny's is closing its branch in Glasgow Airport
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It is now set to be replaced with a new American diner
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Bosses at the airport revealed it is part of a major shake-up
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The family-friendly New York Italian restaurant is located in the airport's departure lounge.
And it was a favourite among holidaygoers for its gluten-free options, cheaper prices and delicious food.
The diner is open seven days a week and the staff serve customers from 3.15am until the last flight of the day.
The closure comes as airport bosses revealed their major plans to "shake things up."
The chain is set to be replaced with Sanford's - an American-style eatery that hopes to go down a treat with travellers.
It is expected to serve up "unreal" milkshakes, delicious burgers and "plenty more" American diner classics.
Glasgow Airport shared the news with followers on social media.
Posting on Facebook, staff wrote: "Time to shake things up!
"Introducing Sanfords, an exciting new addition coming soon to our departure lounge.
"Bringing you unreal milkshakes, delicious burgers and plenty more of those American diner classics that'll have your taste buds singing.
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"While we're waving a fond farewell to Frankie & Benny's, we're so excited to welcome Sanfords to our departure lounge.
"Could this be your new pre-fight fuelling spot?"
Users were quick to flock to the comments are share their thoughts on the switch up.
But not everyone is happy with losing Frankie and Benny's.
One person said: "What a disappointment".
Another added: "Can't believe they are taking away Frankie and Bennys".
Someone else pointed out: "Will they have gluten-free options? F&B was always a good option for us GF folk. It's pretty slim pickings as it is".
And a fourth wrote: "Great... F&B's I would have said was probably the only decent place to go for food, and that was decently priced!"
While a fifth chimed in: "Any recommendations for breakfast elsewhere!!?"
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