
Plum Market Travel Services, an airport concessions operator based in Farmington Hills, has signed a license agreement to operate and develop Starbucks coffee locations within U.S. airports, beginning this year. The company also operates airport Chick-fil-A locations.
The collaboration brings together Starbucks’ coffee expertise and industry leadership with Plum Market Travel Services’ track record in managing food and beverage operations within the travel retail landscape.
Separately, Plum Market operates gourmet markets in Ann Arbor (two locations), Bloomfield Township, West Bloomfield Township, and Aventura, Fla., in addition to small format markets at Detroit Metro Airport, downtown Detroit, New Center, Henry Ford Museum, and elsewhere.
“We strive to offer travelers the top brands they enjoy, whether at home or on their journeys,” says Matthew Jonna, CEO of Plum Market Travel Services. “Welcoming Starbucks as our premium coffee partner is a natural step forward as we elevate the guest experience in our new airport locations.”
Each Plum Market Travel Services-operated location will have the opportunity to offer the full Starbucks experience, encompassing its customer service and diverse product portfolio. Travelers can expect:
- Classic and seasonal food and beverage offerings.
- Rotating Starbucks merchandise.
- Starbucks’ rewards program.
- Mobile ordering.
Plum Market Travel Services says it’s poised to introduce Starbucks, alongside its existing portfolio of quick-service offerings, to travel hubs across North America throughout 2024.