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'''SSP |
'''SSP''' is an operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations. The company, headquartered in [[London]], England, is listed on the [[London Stock Exchange]] and is a constituent of the [[FTSE 250 Index]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The business was established as a division of |
The business was established as a division of Scandinavian airline [[SAS Group]] under the name of SAS Catering in 1961.<ref>{{cite press release |url=https://www.eqtpartners.com/news/Press-Releases/2006/EQT-to-acquire-Select-Service-Partner-from-Compass/ |title=EQT to acquire Select Service Partner from Compass |publisher=EQT |date=9 April 2006 |access-date=23 January 2019}}</ref> Its Select Service Partner (SSP) division was acquired by [[Compass Group]] in May 1993 for £72 million.<ref name=guardian>{{cite news|url=https://www.theguardian.com/business/2006/apr/10/food.foodanddrink|title=Compass sells Moto service stations and Upper Crust food chain for £1.8bn|work=[[The Guardian]]|location=London|date=10 April 2006|access-date=8 September 2014}}</ref> Compass then merged SSP with several other companies it owned, including [[Travellers Fare]], [[British Rail]]'s former catering division which had been privatised under a management buy-out in 1988 before being bought by Compass in 1992.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cinven.co.uk/ourinvestments/default.aspx?investmentid=87 |title=Travellers Fare |publisher=Cinven|access-date=8 September 2014 }}</ref> In 2006 the business was bought by [[EQT Partners]] for £1.822 billion.<ref name=guardian/> The company was the subject of an [[initial public offering]] in 2014.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/10958894/Shares-rise-in-SSP-stock-market-debut.html|title=Shares rise in SSP stock market debut|publisher=The Telegraph|date=10 July 2014|access-date=8 September 2014}}</ref> |
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In 2023, SSP announced its entry to the Italian and Icelandic market. The company also announced its expansion in North America with the acquisition of the concessions business of Midfield Concession Enterprises Inc. (“MCE”)<ref>{{Cite news |date=4 May 2023 |title=SSP Acquires Midfield Concession |newspaper=Airport X|url=https://www.airportxnews.com/ssp-acquires-midfield-concession/|access-date=14 February 2024}}</ref> and, later in 2023, the acquisition of the Calgary-based business ECG Ventures Limited.<ref>{{Cite news |date=14 December 2023 |title=SSP Acquires Canada's ECG Ventures |newspaper= Airport X|url=https://www.airportxnews.com/ssp-acquires-canadas-ecg-ventures/|access-date=14 February 2024}}</ref> |
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In 2024, SSP entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Airport Retail Enterprises Pty Ltd (“ARE”) in Australia.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Walsh |first=Dominic |date=12 February 2024 |title=Australia deal offers appetising prospect for SSP |url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/12ssp-8h959hg80 }}</ref> |
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==Operations== |
==Operations== |
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[[File:SSP units at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand.jpg|alt=Three units in airport|thumb|240x240px|'''SSP units at Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand''']] |
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[[File:Cafè Ritazza, Paragon Station, Hull - geograph.org.uk - 941209.jpg|thumb|240px|A Caffè Ritazza outlet at [[Hull Paragon Interchange]].]] |
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SSP |
SSP has a portfolio of brands, including its own and those it franchises. Brands range from well-known grab ‘n’ go sandwich shops and cafés to casual dining restaurants and bespoke high-end concepts. SSP operates international brands, national brands and local heroes, which are prominent brands in specific markets, as well as brands and concepts it has created. Some examples are:<ref>{{Cite web |date=5 December 2023 |title=Our markets - SSP |url=https://www.foodtravelexperts.com/our-markets/ |website=SSP website}}</ref> |
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*Le Grand Comptoir |
*Le Grand Comptoir |
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*[[YO! Sushi]] |
*[[YO! Sushi]] |
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*[[Le Train Bleu (restaurant)|Le Train Bleu]] |
*[[Le Train Bleu (restaurant)|Le Train Bleu]] |
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*UrbanCrave |
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*Walter |
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*Millies Cookies |
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*Nippon Ramen |
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*M&S |
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SSP also provides outsourced catering on board a number of train services, operating under the brand RG (previously '''Rail Gourmet'''). Clients have included [[Abellio Greater Anglia]], [[Arriva Trains Wales]], [[Chiltern Railways]], [[DB Schenker]], [[East Coast (train operating company)|East Coast]], [[East Midlands Trains]], [[Eurostar]], [[First Great Western]], [[First ScotRail]], [[Gatwick Express]], [[Hull Trains]], [[Iarnród Éireann]], [[National Railway Company of Belgium]], [[Norwegian State Railways]], [[South West Trains]], [[Thalys]] and [[VR (company)|VR]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.railgourmet.com/our-clients/|title=SSP — RG|website=www.railgourmet.com|language=en|access-date=2018-01-16}}</ref> |
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== Criticism == |
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SSP brand Rail Gourmet came under criticism for giving staff four days notice that they were being made redundant on the [[Govia Thameslink Railway|Thameslink Railway]] routes.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.cityam.com/220712/thameslink-railway-under-fire-after-catering-staff-sacked-just-four-days-notice|title=Thameslink slammed as staff sacked with four days' notice|last=Neilan|first=Catherine|date=2015-07-22|access-date=2018-01-16|language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 23:20, 28 February 2024
Company type | Public |
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LSE: SSPG FTSE 250 Component | |
Industry | Foodservice |
Founded | 1961 |
Headquarters | London, England, UK |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Mike Clasper, Chairman Patrick Coveney, Chief Executive |
Products | Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Fast Food |
Services | Foodservice |
Revenue | £3,009.7 million (2023)[1] |
£204.8 million (2023)[1] | |
£56.1 million (2023)[1] | |
Number of employees | 41,772 (2023)[1] |
Website | www |
SSP is an operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations. The company, headquartered in London, England, is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index.
History
The business was established as a division of Scandinavian airline SAS Group under the name of SAS Catering in 1961.[2] Its Select Service Partner (SSP) division was acquired by Compass Group in May 1993 for £72 million.[3] Compass then merged SSP with several other companies it owned, including Travellers Fare, British Rail's former catering division which had been privatised under a management buy-out in 1988 before being bought by Compass in 1992.[4] In 2006 the business was bought by EQT Partners for £1.822 billion.[3] The company was the subject of an initial public offering in 2014.[5]
In 2023, SSP announced its entry to the Italian and Icelandic market. The company also announced its expansion in North America with the acquisition of the concessions business of Midfield Concession Enterprises Inc. (“MCE”)[6] and, later in 2023, the acquisition of the Calgary-based business ECG Ventures Limited.[7]
In 2024, SSP entered into an agreement to acquire 100% of the shares of Airport Retail Enterprises Pty Ltd (“ARE”) in Australia.[8]
Operations
SSP has a portfolio of brands, including its own and those it franchises. Brands range from well-known grab ‘n’ go sandwich shops and cafés to casual dining restaurants and bespoke high-end concepts. SSP operates international brands, national brands and local heroes, which are prominent brands in specific markets, as well as brands and concepts it has created. Some examples are:[9]
- Le Grand Comptoir
- Upper Crust
- Caffè Ritazza
- Starbucks
- Burger King
- YO! Sushi
- Le Train Bleu
- UrbanCrave
- Millies Cookies
- Nippon Ramen
- M&S
References
- ^ a b c d "Annual Report 2023" (PDF). SSP Group. Retrieved 13 February 2024.
- ^ "EQT to acquire Select Service Partner from Compass" (Press release). EQT. 9 April 2006. Retrieved 23 January 2019.
- ^ a b "Compass sells Moto service stations and Upper Crust food chain for £1.8bn". The Guardian. London. 10 April 2006. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ "Travellers Fare". Cinven. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ "Shares rise in SSP stock market debut". The Telegraph. 10 July 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
- ^ "SSP Acquires Midfield Concession". Airport X. 4 May 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ "SSP Acquires Canada's ECG Ventures". Airport X. 14 December 2023. Retrieved 14 February 2024.
- ^ Walsh, Dominic (12 February 2024). "Australia deal offers appetising prospect for SSP".
- ^ "Our markets - SSP". SSP website. 5 December 2023.
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