HMSHost
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| Type | Subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Predecessor(s) | Host Marriott Corporation |
| Founded | Kansas City, Missouri 1897 |
| Founder(s) | Van Noy Brothers |
| Headquarters | Bethesda, Maryland, U.S. |
| Parent | Autogrill S.p.A. |
HMSHost Corporation is an airport food-service company, a subsidiary of the Italian company Autogrill S.p.A..
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[edit] History
The company's origins are in the Van Noy Railway News and Hotel Company founded in 1897 by the Van Noy Brothers of Kansas City, Missouri.
On January 2, 1996, Host Marriott Services Corporation was created when Host Marriott Corporation divided into two separate companies. Host Marriott continued to own lodging real estate. Host Marriott Services Corporation held and operates concessions at airports, on toll roads and at sports and entertainment attractions.
Along the way, the company grew through its many acquisitions. It found itself with airport contracts in 18 of the 20 largest airports in the United States. Other assets included one of the largest collections of franchise locations including:
- Anthony's
- Chili's Too
- Wolfgang Puck
- Brioche Dorée
- Burger King
- Cinnabon
- Edy's Ice Cream
- Nathan's Famous Hot Dogs
- Pizza Hut
- Quiznos
- Sbarro
- Starbucks
- TCBY
- Tim Hortons
- Hershey's Ice Cream
- Johnny Rockets
- Houlihans
- Travel Mart
- Underground Coffee Co.
Autogrill S.p.A. acquired the company in 1999.
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