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Firehouse Subs Takes Flight at SJC
Firehouse Subs at SJC Terminal A, near Gate 11
San José, Calif. – San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is excited to unveil its latest culinary option for travelers, Firehouse Subs, operated by food and beverage concessionaire HMSHost, a world leader in creating dining for travel venues. Following a soft opening, the grand opening tomorrow, February 13 at 10 a.m., will feature a ribbon cutting and food samples for attendees. The new restaurant, located in Terminal A, near Gate 11, offers freshly made sandwiches as well as “grab and go” items such as salads and ready-made sandwiches, desserts and beverages.
Founded by former firefighter brothers out of Jacksonville, Florida, over 30 years ago, the foundation of Firehouse Subs is built upon serving hot, flavorful subs using quality ingredients, offering exceptional guest service and commitment to public safety. A proprietary steaming process unlocks flavor and maintains moisture in every made-to-order, sliced in-house sub, making signature items like the Hook & Ladder and Firehouse Meatball fan favorites.
“Firehouse Subs is a welcome addition to SJC’s in-terminal dining,” said SJC Director of Aviation Mookie Patel. “Together with our partners at HMSHost, our team is committed to bringing fresh, new concepts to SJC travelers as we continue to evolve and expand our food and beverage options. Firehouse Subs’ signature sandwiches provide a perfect meal for travelers seeking fresh and flavorful food during their journey through SJC.”
Tosin Kasali, HMSHost Vice President of Business Development commented, “We are pleased to partner with SJC and Firehouse Subs to offer travelers another delicious and convenient dining option to improve their travel experience. With a perfect location near Terminal A security, Firehouse Subs will soon become a go-to for SJC travelers.”
About San José Mineta International Airport (SJC): Fly Simple
Fueled by a culture of innovation, San José Mineta International Airport (SJC) is the Bay Area's easiest and most dependable Airport due to its medium size, simple layout, temperate climate and location. SJC is located just minutes from downtown San José – the Bay Area’s largest city and the Capital of Silicon Valley. SJC is a self‐supporting enterprise owned and operated by the City of San José. In 2024, SJC welcomed nearly 12 million passengers and was rated California’s top-performing airport for on-time departures by Cirium. SJC currently offers nonstop service to more than 40 domestic and international destinations. The Airport’s two fixed-base operators, as well as several corporate aviation tenants, serve the business aviation needs of Silicon Valley; corporate and general aviation traffic represents more than a quarter of aircraft operations at SJC. In 2024, SJC celebrated 75 years of connecting the Bay Area with the world. For more information and to connect with SJC on social media, visit flysanjose.com.
About Firehouse Subs®
Firehouse Subs® is a restaurant chain with a passion for hearty and flavorful food, heartfelt service, and public safety. Founded in Jacksonville, Florida in 1994 by two former firefighting brothers, the brand is built on decades of hot and hearty subs piled with high quality meats and cheeses, and committed to saving lives through the Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, providing lifesaving equipment and needed resources to first responders and public safety organizations. Firehouse Subs is a subsidiary of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (“RBI”), one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies with over $35 billion in annual system-wide sales and approximately 30,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. RBI owns four of the world’s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – Burger King®, Tim Hortons®, Popeyes®, and Firehouse Subs®. To learn more, visit www.firehousesubs.com.
About HMSHost
HMSHost, part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL), is a leader in creating dining for travel venues. The restaurateur operates over 1,000 locations in nearly 80 airports across North America, including proprietary concepts, local, regional, and national brands, and partnerships with award-winning chefs. For decades, HMSHost has curated food and beverage programs that make a traveler’s journey as exciting as the destination.
The industry has repeatedly recognized HMSHost with awards such as Restaurateur with the Highest Regard for Customer Service and Best Brand Restaurateur for Shake Shack by Airport Experience News. In recent years, USA TODAY's 10Best Readers' Choice Awards has awarded first place honors to HMSHost's Three Kings Public House at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) and its Whisky River locations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU). ACI-NA, the trade association representing commercial service airports in the United States and Canada, recognized HMSHost with the 2020 Associate Inclusion Champion Award for leadership and achievement in the ongoing inclusion of business and workforce diversity, outreach, and advocacy. Additionally, ACI-NA awarded HMSHost the 2024 Excellence in Airport Concessions Award for the Best Employee Recognition Program. The company also creates original, award-winning events and campaigns including Airport Restaurant Month, Channel Your Inner Chef live culinary contest, 1,000 Acts of Kindness, JBF@ORD Chef Series, and Eat Well. Travel Further.
Visit HMSHost.com for more information and connect with HMSHost on LinkedIn and Instagram.
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