ORLANDO, Fla. – Orlando International Airport’s older terminals are getting a refresh, and that includes new shops and restaurants.
The Greater Orlando Aviation Authority approved contracts for several groups to take over restaurant and retail space for Terminals A and B, with more than 40 restaurants and stores.
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The airport will also be updating the feel of the terminals, and expanding seating.
This is part of a plan to provide more opportunities for local businesses within the airport while also appealing to airport travelers.
“We believe we have curated a program that will meet and exceed the expectations of our very sophisticated passengers,” said Yovannie Rodriguez, GOAA’s chief administrative officer.
Renovations are expected to begin in mid-2025.
Here’s a look at the concession groups that won contracts and the local businesses coming to the airport.
NOTE: This is not a complete list of businesses.
OTG Concessions Management:
Local Restaurants:
- Black Bean Deli — Cuban café with locations in Orlando and Winter Park
- Otto’s High Drive — Michelin-rated Orlando restaurant serving Cuban dishes and run drinks
- Smoke & Donuts BBQ — An Orlando barbecue joint featuring smoked meats and sandwiches, along with housemade donuts.
- Starbucks
- Stasio’s Italian Deli and Market — Orlando Italian market popular for its sandwiches.
Areas MCO 2 JV, LLC:
Local Restaurants:
- Foxtail Coffee — Orlando-based coffee company with locations across the country.
- Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream — Beloved ice cream shop that has expanded around Central Florida in recent years.
- Swine and Sons — Southern sandwich shop with a location in Winter Park.
- SoDough Detroit Pizza — Detroit-style pizza and hot dogs with locations in Winter Park and Orlando.
SSP America MCO II:
Local Restaurants:
- Jam-Eng — Restaurant serving Jamaican and English food, with a location in downtown Orlando.
- Zaza’s — The homegrown Cuban restaurant and coffee bar returns to the airport.
The Marshall Group:
Local Restaurants:
- The Old Jailhouse — A restaurant and bar that takes its name from its first location: the old Seminole County Jail in Sanford.
Local Stores:
- The House on Lang — Orlando-based clothing and home décor boutique.
- Writer’s Block Bookstore — Independent bookstore with locations in Winter Park and Winter Garden.
VRG Orlando:
Local Restaurants:
- 4Rivers Southern Smokehouse — The well-known Winter Garden-based barbecue joint that now has locations around the country.
This is just the first phase, as the airport will start looking for phase two bids in January.
It’s part of a $65 million renovation plan that also includes upgrades to flooring, bathrooms, baggage claim, and gate areas.
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