"DFW Opens First Convenience Store in a U.S. Airport"

Thursday, May 6, 2004

DFW Opens First Convenience Store in a U.S. Airport
Paradies Shops Teams With Local, Minority Entrepreneurs to Offer Items
>From Beauty Aids to Barbeque @ DFW TravelMart 
Press Release


DFW INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, Texas, /PRNewswire/ -- DFW continues to
expand its industry-leading concessions program with innovative shops
and programs designed to meet the changing needs of today's air
traveler. Today, the Airport officially opened the DFW TravelMart in
Terminal C, a one-stop convenience store that represents a new direction
in airport shopping.
 
Featuring national and local brands at competitive prices, the store
features the legendary barbeque of Two Podners, a Dallas-based culinary
institution. The 1,700-square-foot facility will not only cater to DFW's
57 million annual passengers, but also be a convenient stop for airline
crews and airport employees who may need a quick shopping trip before
heading home or on a break during their work schedule. Value meals are
economically priced beginning at just $1.29.

"When our Board considers adding a new concept, we want to make sure the
concessionaire has a good chance of succeeding and has a strong business
plan that emphasizes choice and convenience to our passengers," says Max
Wells, DFW Airport Board Chairman. "We also want to make sure they are
doing business with our own great businessmen and women here in North
Texas. The DFW TravelMart is all of those things. It is a good idea,
with a good plan, good business people and good local entrepreneurs."

The store features a full array of ready-to-travel items for the DFW
traveler, including reading materials, health and beauty aids, and food
and beverages.

"At DFW, we pride ourselves on being a smart business and bringing our
customers and travelers better choices and options to improve their
entire Airport experience," says Jeff Fegan, DFW CEO. "We will continue
to look at new concepts that make the entire trip easier for road
warriors, leisure travelers and families."

"DFW TravelMart is the first full-scale airport convenience store in a
U.S. Airport and would not have been possible without the extraordinary
vision of the Airport," stated Gregg Paradies, Senior Vice President and
CEO of The Paradies Shops. "The most exciting part of this store is the
incredible reaction we have already received from both the traveling
public and the airport employees, many of whom thank us for opening this
store and ask if we can roll this out across the country."

Today's grand opening ceremony also featured a sampling of Two Podners
barbeque for travelers. Two Podners, a Dallas-based' "Texas traditional"
barbeque establishment in business for 22 years, will now deliver its
legendary chopped beef sandwiches for travelers heading to more than 160
destinations from DFW.

"Wow! is the word we feel that best describes this convenience store
with friendly greetings, great product and cool prices. We are excited
about our partners, The Paradies Shops, with whom we joint ventured to
bring this concept to the DFW Airport," says Fred Conwright, Senior Vice
President of Two Podners, Inc.

Located halfway between the cities of Dallas and Fort Worth, Texas, DFW
International Airport is the world's third busiest, serving 54 million
passengers a year. Offering nearly 2,000 flights daily, DFW Airport
provides nonstop service to 136 domestic and 31 international
destinations worldwide. For the latest news, real-time flight
information, parking availability or further details regarding the many
services provided at DFW International Airport, log on to
www.dfwairport.com . 

Source: DFW International Airport


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