PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: April 22, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):|910|DEPARTMENT: Department of Aviation
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize a seven-year concession contract with CBC SSP America DAL, LLC for food and beverage concessions services at Dallas Love Field Airport, branded as EL Camino Real Cantina - Estimated Revenue: Aviation Fund $2,072,740.00
*In alignment with LEAP Program.
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BACKGROUND
The Department of Aviation (Aviation) has determined that a unique need exists, such as specialized experience, that only certain concessionaires can provide to deliver the desired service within the Dallas Love Field (DAL) terminal in time for the passengers arriving from Federal International Football Association (FIFA) and during the Love Expansion Airport Project (LEAP) Construction. Adding the concession will maximize revenue during FIFA and allows for increases in concession offerings during LEAP construction. The current terminal is approximately 50 percent short of the needed concessions space, until space can be added after the concourse expansion in LEAP.
Developing an RFP, selecting a vendor who is familiar with DAL, obtaining City Council approval, and completing permitting and construction could take up to a year, with additional months for implementation. This extended timeline would require significant resources across multiple departments. Furthermore, the absence of additional options during FIFA and periods of high volumes of passengers reduces passenger spending as many choose to delay or forego purchases in the airport.
CBC SSP America DAL, LLC will execute a Joint Venture Agreement with Multiplex Inc. for the operations of the concession. Multiplex Inc. is a Dallas-based small business enterprise. The joint venture will utilize SSP's current storage, alcohol permit and existing location for food preparation. The proposed concept is branded as El Camino Real C...
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