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Glasgow Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Inside Glasgow's Airport's new American diner which opens today
Sanfords American Diner opened its doors to customers in the departure lounge on August 8, as part of Glasgow Airport's £3.7 million investment to transform its food, beverage and retail offering. The new diner offers a family-friendly menu including favourites such as burgers, waffles, fried chicken, pizzas and thick milkshakes. The opening of Sanfords follows the successful launch of Primo Volo, an Italian café that opened in July. Both venues are part of the airport's efforts to enhance the passenger experience. (Image: Glasgow Airport) Sanfords, operated by TRGC, replaces the former Frankie and Benny's unit and is designed to cater to families, solo travellers and groups. Craig Norton, head of retail development at Glasgow Airport, said: 'We're excited to welcome Sanfords to our departure lounge, adding even more variety and energy to our food and beverage line-up. 'Following the fantastic response to Primo Volo, Sanfords continues our commitment to enhancing the passenger experience and delivering a modern, welcoming terminal environment.' (Image: Glasgow Airport) The airport's wider improvement programme also includes enhancements to the Bird and Signet bar and kitchen, the relocation of the Stack and Still pancake unit, and new Accessorize and Travelex units. There will also be upgrades to both airside and landside retail spaces, as well as improvements to the departure lounge. The investment is part of a £350 million package after AGS Airports, which comprises Glasgow Airport, was acquired by AviAlliance earlier this year. As well as ensuring a comprehensive transformation of Glasgow Airport's main terminal building, the programme will also direct investment into airfield infrastructure and energy efficiency initiatives. AGS is committed to significantly enhancing the passenger experience while ensuring the airport is equipped to meet the growing and future demand from both customers and airline partners.
The Herald Scotland
5 days ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
Inside Glasgow's Airport's new American diner which opens today
The new diner offers a family-friendly menu including favourites such as burgers, waffles, fried chicken, pizzas and thick milkshakes. The opening of Sanfords follows the successful launch of Primo Volo, an Italian café that opened in July. Both venues are part of the airport's efforts to enhance the passenger experience. (Image: Glasgow Airport) Sanfords, operated by TRGC, replaces the former Frankie and Benny's unit and is designed to cater to families, solo travellers and groups. Craig Norton, head of retail development at Glasgow Airport, said: 'We're excited to welcome Sanfords to our departure lounge, adding even more variety and energy to our food and beverage line-up. 'Following the fantastic response to Primo Volo, Sanfords continues our commitment to enhancing the passenger experience and delivering a modern, welcoming terminal environment.' (Image: Glasgow Airport) The airport's wider improvement programme also includes enhancements to the Bird and Signet bar and kitchen, the relocation of the Stack and Still pancake unit, and new Accessorize and Travelex units. There will also be upgrades to both airside and landside retail spaces, as well as improvements to the departure lounge. The investment is part of a £350 million package after AGS Airports, which comprises Glasgow Airport, was acquired by AviAlliance earlier this year. As well as ensuring a comprehensive transformation of Glasgow Airport's main terminal building, the programme will also direct investment into airfield infrastructure and energy efficiency initiatives. AGS is committed to significantly enhancing the passenger experience while ensuring the airport is equipped to meet the growing and future demand from both customers and airline partners.
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
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. 3 Frankie and Benny's is closing its branch in Glasgow Airport Credit: Getty 3 It is now set to be replaced with a new American diner Credit: FACEBOOK 3 Bosses at the airport revealed it is part of a major shake-up Credit: News Group Newspapers Ltd 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. End of an Era: Aldo's Iconic Chip Shop Closes After 30 Years "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!!?"
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Popular restaurant chain to close location in UK airport as bosses say it's time to ‘shake things up'
Glasgow airport bosses aim to 'shake things up' with major changes to its departure lounge FOND FAREWELL Popular restaurant chain to close location in UK airport as bosses say it's time to 'shake things up' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) POPULAR restaurant chain Frankie and Benny's is closing its Glasgow Airport store as bosses hope to 'shake things up.' The family-friendly New York Italian restaurant is closing its Glasgow Airport location for good, the airport announced yesterday. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Frankie and Benny's have announced the closure of their Glasgow Airport restaurant. Credit: PA Located in the departure lounge, the restaurant served travellers seven days a week from 3:15am until the last flight of the day. The chain will be replaced with American-style eatery Sanford's, as airport bosses promise to "shake things up." Sanford's have announced that they will be offering "unreal" milkshakes, delicious burgers and "plenty more" American diner classics. In a Facebook post, Glasgow Airport said: "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. "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-flight fuelling spot?" Commenters on the post seemed less positive as Frankie and Benny's had provided reasonably priced food with good gluten free options. Eddie Galligan wrote: "Just what the scottish public need, more overpriced gunk from across the pond." Final 10 days to get one time checks between $10,000 to $48,000 from $92 million settlement – and no proof is needed The Gluten Free Glasgow & West of Scotland recommendation page asked: "Will they have gluten free options? F&B was always a good option for us gf folk." Despite this, it had an average TripAdvisor rating of 2.7 as visitors complained of overpriced low-quality food, as well as issues with menu items being unavailable. 2 The Glasgow Airport Frankie and Benny's will be replaced by American diner Sanfords Credit: Google maps Founded in 1995, Frankie and Benny's run over 50 restaurants across the UK, offering a wide range of pastas, pizzas and burgers. Another new opening is anticipated this summer, as the pasta and spritz bar Primo Volo Italiano Kitchen and Caffe is also set to open. Other restaurants still serving the airport include Burger King, Pret A Manger, Tortilla and Greggs. The Sun has reached out to Frankie and Benny's for comment.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Popular restaurant chain to close location in UK airport as bosses say it's time to ‘shake things up'
POPULAR restaurant chain Frankie and Benny's is closing its Glasgow Airport store as bosses hope to 'shake things up.' The family-friendly New York Italian restaurant is closing its Glasgow Airport location for good, the airport announced yesterday. 2 Located in the departure lounge, the restaurant served travellers seven days a week from 3:15am until the last flight of the day. The chain will be replaced with American-style eatery Sanford's, as airport bosses promise to "shake things up." Sanford's have announced that they will be offering "unreal" milkshakes, delicious burgers and "plenty more" American diner classics. In a Facebook post, Glasgow Airport said: "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. "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-flight fuelling spot?" Commenters on the post seemed less positive as Frankie and Benny's had provided reasonably priced food with good gluten free options. Eddie Galligan wrote: "Just what the scottish public need, more overpriced gunk from across the pond." Final 10 days to get one time checks between $10,000 to $48,000 from $92 million settlement – and no proof is needed The Gluten Free Glasgow & West of Scotland recommendation page asked: "Will they have gluten free options? F&B was always a good option for us gf folk." Despite this, it had an average TripAdvisor rating of 2.7 as visitors complained of overpriced low-quality food, as well as issues with menu items being unavailable. Founded in 1995, Frankie and Benny's run over 50 restaurants across the UK, offering a wide range of pastas, pizzas and burgers. Another new opening is anticipated this summer, as the pasta and spritz bar Primo Volo Italiano Kitchen and Caffe is also set to open. Other restaurants still serving the airport include Burger King, Pret A Manger, Tortilla and Greggs. The Sun has reached out to Frankie and Benny's for comment.
