Norfolk’s airport is preparing to address a frequent complaint from people flying and in out: The food options could be a lot better.
Friday, Norfolk Airport Authority CEO Mark Perryman announced to the airport’s board that two companies — Faber and Avolta — had been chosen to revamp Norfolk International Airport’s concessions.
Part of the deal, he says, is that local brands must make up at least 40 percent of the food and drink options. Perryman then announced the Hampton Roads businesses that have already signed on:
- Bruce Smith’s 200 Sack Club
- COVA Brewing Company
- Ghost Kitchen
- Pale Horse Coffee
- Pinup Coffee
- The Stockpot
- Town Center Cold Pressed
- Warriors Taphouse
They will join national brands including Buffalo Wild Wings, Dunkin, Starbucks, Bojangles and more.
“It’s a nice mix of local and national brands and it’s going to be spread throughout the airport and so we’re very excited about how this has come together,” said Perryman…