HMSHost Opens Budweiser Brewhouse At Memphis International Airport.Business Editors BETHESDA, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 22, 2002 HMSHost Corporation, the world's largest provider of food, beverage and retail concessions to the travel industry, announces the opening of its newest Budweiser Brewhouse Brew´house` n. 1. A house or building appropriated to brewing; a brewery. in Memphis International Airport Memphis International Airport (IATA: MEM, ICAO: KMEM) is a public airport located 3 miles (5 km) south of the city of Memphis in Shelby County, Tennessee, USA. . Located in the Main Terminal, this relaxed casual dining concept features barbecue from Memphis' own Interstate BBQ BBQ barbecue . Interstate's barbecued ribs and pulled pork Pulled pork is a form of barbecue. Pulled pork is served in many areas of the world and its presentation varies within the United States.[1] Preparation In Eastern North Carolina, this barbecue is traditionally made from a whole hog. sandwiches are the perfect complement to Anheuser-Busch's fine draft beers. Sausage and chicken are also available. The Brewhouse menu also features a hearty lineup of soups, sandwiches, and salads. Beverage selections feature beers from the Anheuser-Busch brewery - Budweiser, Bud Light, and Michelob Light - as well as a full lineup of soft drinks. The Brewhouse decor celebrates the history of Anheuser-Busch, America's premier brewer. Pictures and artifacts artifacts see specimen artifacts. spanning the company's 125-year history add to the lively atmosphere. HMSHost operates Budweiser Brewhouses in 14 airports nationwide including Chicago O'Hare, Las Vegas McCarran International, Miami, and Newark. The Brewhouse is the latest in a series of HMSHost development projects in Memphis International. The company recently opened two Starbucks Coffee shops - one in the A Terminal last year, and one last month in the central walkway between the three terminals. Host senior management is hopeful that these initiatives will set the stage for even more development in the future. Steve Izant, HMSHost Vice President of Business Development, praised the new facility as "a great followup to the Starbucks stores. HMSHost is committed to bringing the finest quick service and casual dining concepts to Memphis travelers. The Budweiser brand is an international symbol of high quality and superior performance. We are proud to have the opportunity to introduce the Brewhouse concept to Memphis International Airport." Jerry McMichael, Executive Vice President of the Memphis-Shelby Airport Authority, described the new Budweiser Brewhouse as "a valuable dining option for Memphis airline passengers. Its presence increases the breadth of casual dining choices at the airport." About HMSHost HMSHost, formerly known as Host Marriott Services Host Marriott Services Corporation ceased to be an independent company when it became HMSHost Corporation and was acquired by the Italian company Autogrill S.p.A.. History , is world-renowned for creating innovative concession plans in travel venues. HMSHost has revenues of $1.6 billion and is a wholly owned subsidiary Wholly Owned Subsidiary A subsidiary whose parent company owns 100% of its common stock. Notes: In other words, the parent company owns the company outright and there are no minority owners. of Autogrill S.p.A. Together, HMSHost and the rest of the Autogrill Group are recognized leaders in retail, food and beverage F&B is a common abbreviation in the United States and Commonwealth countries, including Hong Kong. F&B is typically the widely accepted abbreviation for "Food and Beverage," which is the sector/industry that specializes in the conceptualization, the making of, and delivery of foods. concessions serving people on the move. With operations in nineteen countries around the globe, the combined Company has annual revenues of over $2.6 billion. |
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