Lagardère Travel Retail Germany wins a batch of 10 foodservice outlets of the international tender for the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport

Lagardère Travel Retail Germany will be one of the two foodservice operators in the new Terminal 3 at Frankfurt Airport. With nine gastronomic concepts at ten locations, Lagardère Travel Retail will play a key role in shaping the food and catering experience in one of Europe’s most modern terminals. Under the theme ‘Heart of Europe’, a varied culinary offering will be created that reflects the diversity and quality of Europe and the whole world.

“It’s a milestone win for Lagardère Travel Retail Germany”

“With the new Terminal 3, Frankfurt Airport is setting a new benchmark in Europe. The trust placed in Lagardere to realize a significant part of the food and catering experience is a milestone in our growth strategy in Germany. As a long-standing partner of Frankfurt Airport, it is not only obvious, but rather a mission and a commitment to go the extra mile in every respect for this very special project. That is why we have combined national and international gastronomic best practices with exclusive innovative market entries to create a unique concept tailored to our future guests.” explains Jochen Halfmann, CEO of Lagardère Travel Retail Germany.

“Anke Giesen, Executive Director of Retail and Real Estate at Fraport AG, the owner and operator of Frankfurt Airport: “We are very pleased to welcome Lagardère Travel Retail as our partner in the new dining areas of Terminal 3. Lagardère Travel Retail’s international expertise and wide range of successful food and beverage concepts will be a welcome addition to Frankfurt Airport. The company’s experience and commitment to quality and service will add tremendously to the food and beverage options in Terminal 3 and will make the guest experience even more comfortable.”

Variety and innovation in the new Terminal 3
With its concepts, Lagardère Travel Retail focuses on a unique combination of international best practices, regionally inspired own brands and innovative exclusive world premieres. The highlights include:

• NENI Deli – a world premiere in exclusive collaboration with the Molcho family, which takes levantine-mediterranean cuisine to a new level.
• EL&N London® – the Instagram hotspot from London, which is represented at a German airport for the first time.
• MAIN BISSEN – a concept that interprets ‘Frankfurt classics’ in a state-of-the-art way.
• ZIGOLINI – Lively Italian oasis with homemade pizza, focaccia and tramezzini.
• BREAD & BITE – a homage to the classic sandwich, with freshly baked bread and seasonal ingredients.

The selection of nine gastronomic concepts includes everything from regional specialties to global food trends and combines innovative visual guest experiences with different service models and guest journeys.

Strategic focus on guest experiences

With this diverse portfolio, Lagardère Travel Retail Germany aims not only to fulfil the expectations of international passengers, but to exceed them. The ambition is to make the new Terminal 3 a place of gastronomic and culinary diversity, quality and innovation. ‘This project is a matter close to our hearts, which we will realise with the highest level of professionalism and passion. We are not only creating unique guest experiences, but also unforgettable memories,’ says a delighted Jochen Halfmann. High-quality catering and modern design are combined here to create a unique travel experience.

The new Terminal 3 – Heart of Europe

When it opens for the 2026 summer flight schedule, Terminal 3 will have a capacity of up to 19 million passengers per year. Lagardère Travel Retail Germany will operate a total of ten catering areas in the central marketplace Non-Schengen, Pier Non-Schengen and in the arrivals hall of Terminal 3, as well as six additional stores for travel retail.

About Lagardère Travel Retail
As one of two divisions of the Lagardère Group, Lagardère Travel Retail is one of the world’s leading companies in the travel retail sector with over 5,120 stores in the Travel Essentials, Duty Free & Fashion and Foodservice segments at airports, train stations and other transportation locations. Across 42 countries around the world, the company reported annual sales of EUR 6.6 billion in 2023. With our pioneering culture, we create tailor-made offers and experiences that make traveling more enjoyable. We leverage our world-class global expertise and local knowledge to create value-adding partnerships for our stakeholders: Landlords, brands, travelers, employees and communities. We are actively committed to a sustainable future for travel retail and hospitality by pursuing a comprehensive CSR strategy. With our dedicated teams, we cover all aspects where we as a company can have an impact and make a difference.
With its three companies Lagardère Travel Retail Deutschland GmbH, Lagardère Travel Retail Deutschland Foodservice GmbH and Marché Mövenpick Deutschland GmbH, Lagardère Travel Retail operates over 230 stores at 9 airports, 35 train stations, 7 zoos and 2 US military bases in Germany: In Travel Retail with a wide range of well-known brands such as Relay, Hub Convenience, Tech2go, L’Occitane and Discover.
In food service, Lagardère Travel Retail develops innovative gastronomy solutions and is active with the brands Marché, White Monkey, Natoo, Zigolini, Panda Express, Coffee Fellows, Dean&David, Burger King, Natsu, Paulaner and the two food courts Frankfurter Markthalle and Nürnberger Markthalle. www.lagardere-tr.de ●  www.lagardere-tr.com  ●  @LagardereTR