Evolvending, LLC, in partnership with Canteen, has been awarded a non-traditional food and beverage concessions package at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP). The award covers nearly 30 vending spaces and will introduce branded specialty food kiosks and automated dining options beginning in January 2027.
Evolvending said planned concepts include TGI Fridays, Twisted Taco and Garbanzo, each making its airport debut, as well as California Pizza Kitchen, Wow Bao, White Castle, The Amish Pretzels, and Farmer’s Fridge, among others.
“This award reflects the power of bringing together Canteen’s national scale and operational excellence with Evolvending’s specialty automated-food expertise and unmatched variety of brand partners,” said Valentina Ellison, CEO and co-founder of Evolvending. “Together, we are giving MSP travelers convenient, around-the-clock access to an extraordinary range of trusted restaurant favorites and innovative food concepts—setting a new standard for automated airport dining.”
“When people travel, every minute matters,” said Heinrich Von Mende, district general manager, Canteen. “By making quality food easier to find throughout the airport, we’re helping guests spend less time searching for a meal and more time focused on their journey.”
Evolvending said the RFP is notable for its scale and focus on food-specific automated vending in the United States.
Evolvending and Canteen have an established working relationship at MSP and other U.S. airports. Under the partnership, Canteen serves as the prime contractor and Evolvending provides specialty hot food vending expertise, equipment and ongoing operations.
Separately, Evolvending announced a new partnership with burrito manufacturer Tres Piscosos. Tres Piscosos, which currently operates a kiosk under the Tres Locos brand at MSP, is now also available at EvolveCAFÉ locations at Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Charleston International Airport (CHS), Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) and more, offering travelers round-the-clock access to its signature burritos and street-style tacos.
