Avolta Lands 15-Year Contract for Jacksonville Airport Food Hall

New Oak & Ocean Food Hall to feature local and national dining options in expanded Concourse B.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 6:21pm

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Avolta, a leading travel retail company, has secured a 15-year food and beverage concession at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). The agreement will see Avolta develop a 500-square-meter food hall called Oak & Ocean Food Hall, featuring four outlets that will combine Northeast Florida concepts with selected national brands. The new food hall is part of the airport's expansion of its 165,000-square-foot Concourse B, set to open this December.

Why it matters

The new food hall is part of Jacksonville International Airport's broader efforts to transform the passenger experience by offering a mix of local and national dining options that reflect the warm, welcoming spirit of the city. This contract win aligns with Avolta's strategy of tailoring food and beverage offerings to individual airport dynamics and passenger profiles.

The details

Oak & Ocean Food Hall will occupy a 500-square-meter space within the new Concourse B at Jacksonville International Airport. The food hall will feature four outlets, combining local Northeast Florida concepts with selected national brands. Avolta, the leading travel retail company, was awarded the 15-year food and beverage concession contract to develop and operate the new facility.

  • The 165,000-square-foot Concourse B is set to open this December.
  • Avolta has secured a 15-year food and beverage concession contract at Jacksonville International Airport.

The players

Avolta

A leading travel retail company that has been awarded a 15-year food and beverage concession contract to develop and operate the new Oak & Ocean Food Hall at Jacksonville International Airport.

Jacksonville Aviation Authority

The organization that oversees the operations of Jacksonville International Airport and has transformed the passenger experience in recent years.

Mark VanLoh

The CEO of the Jacksonville Aviation Authority, who commented on the new dining options in the Oak & Ocean Food Hall.

Steve Johnson

The President and CEO of Avolta's North America division, who expressed pride in being part of the journey to transform the passenger experience at JAX.

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What they’re saying

“Jacksonville Aviation Authority has transformed the passenger experience at JAX in recent years and we are proud to be a part of that journey.”

— Steve Johnson, President & CEO North America, Avolta

“The dining concepts in the Oak & Ocean Food Hall will offer our travellers a mixture of the national food chains they know and love with some local favourites from the Northeast Florida region.”

— Mark VanLoh, CEO, Jacksonville Aviation Authority

What’s next

The new 165,000-square-foot Concourse B, including the Oak & Ocean Food Hall, is scheduled to open in December 2026.

The takeaway

The new Oak & Ocean Food Hall at Jacksonville International Airport is part of the airport's broader efforts to enhance the passenger experience by offering a mix of local and national dining options that reflect the character of the Northeast Florida region. This contract win for Avolta aligns with the company's strategy of tailoring food and beverage offerings to individual airport dynamics and passenger profiles.