SSP Group plc is a United Kingdom-based food and beverage operator specializing in serving travelers and other customers at transportation and leisure locations. The company develops and manages restaurants, cafés, bars, food outlets and convenience stores in airports, railway stations, motorway service areas and other high-footfall venues.
SSP operates a portfolio of proprietary, licensed and franchised brands tailored to local markets and travel environments. Its concepts include Upper Crust, Caffè Ritazza, Ritazza, M&S Simply Food and a range of international partner brands, including selected Starbucks, Burger King and KFC locations. Offerings generally include coffee, bakery products, sandwiches, prepared meals, snacks and beverages.
The group has expanded internationally and serves customers across Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and other regions through a network of contracts with transport operators, landlords and brand partners. SSP was created from the travel concessions division of Compass Group and became an independent publicly listed company in 2006. Its shares trade on the London Stock Exchange, and the company also has an over-the-counter listing in the United States under the symbol SSPPF.
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