{"id":235286,"date":"2026-03-25T04:39:21","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T04:39:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/235286\/"},"modified":"2026-03-25T04:39:21","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T04:39:21","slug":"ssp-america-starts-scheduled-closures-at-sacramento-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/235286\/","title":{"rendered":"SSP America starts scheduled closures at Sacramento airport"},"content":{"rendered":"

A lead operator of restaurants within Sacramento International Airport will be closing its final restaurant as a part of the company\u2019s continuous closures, according to a WARN notice issued on March 19.<\/p>\n

Lindsay Myers, a spokesperson for the Sacramento County Department of Airports, said the closure is \u201cpart of SMF\u2019s ongoing program update<\/a>.\u201d As a result, SSP America will no longer be at the airport.<\/p>\n

\u201cMultiple restaurant spaces are being rebranded and redeveloped to enhance the traveler experience and introduce a diverse mix of local favorites<\/a>, affordable options and nationally recognized brands,\u201d Myers said.<\/p>\n

SSP America, which partners with restaurants within the airport, will cease operations permanently. Currently, it oversees the Cafeteria 15L in Terminal B, according to Aamir Deen, who represents the restaurant workers with Unite Here Local 49.<\/p>\n

\u201cThey\u2019ve been closing those units over the last six months to a year,\u201d Deen said. \u201cThe final unit is going to be closing in May.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Peet\u2019s Peet\u2019s Coffee at Terminal A in the Sacramento International Airport on October 26, 2021. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com <\/p>\n

As a result of this closure, the following restaurants have closed and will be replaced with new establishments:<\/p>\n

Cafeteria 15L will be replaced by Midtown Spirits.Urban Crave will be replaced by Nixtaco.Mango Taco will be replaced by Bawk!Iron Horse Tavern will be replaced by Magpie Cafe, Centro Cocina, and New Helvetia.Both Peet\u2019s Coffee locations will be replaced by Wendy\u2019s and West Coast Sourdough.<\/p>\n

The closure of SSP America will result in the layoff of 44 employees, including 11 servers, 10 line cooks, 10 shift supervisors and 2 assistant restaurant managers, according to the WARN notice. SSP America has been at the Sacramento International Airport for more than 10 years, Deen said.<\/p>\n

Deen said the closure \u201chas been long scheduled\u201d amid a multi-year concessions refresh<\/a> from the regional airport.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe airport\u2019s always trying to provide different options and to provide a local flavor for the traveling public,\u201d Deen said. \u201cWe understand that, but it has impacts on the workers.\u201d<\/p>\n

Due to a union agreement, union-affiliated workers will move to another restaurant. Their wages, benefits and union affiliation will be maintained, he said. Deen said there is \u201csome safety net in place.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re working hard with the county and the airport to improve that safety net,\u201d Deen said. \u201cWhen this happens again, make it a good deal smoother, because it\u2019s just a very difficult time for the employees at the airport to go through this.\u201d<\/p>\n

SSP America has restaurants within 57 airports internationally<\/a>, partnering with 270 brands, according to its website.<\/p>\n

Layoffs began at Sacramento International Airport in June 2025, according to the WARN notice.<\/p>\n

\"Customers Customers eat at the Iron Horse Tavern in Terminal A at the Sacramento International Airport on Oct. 26, 2021. Paul Kitagaki Jr. pkitagaki@sacbee.com <\/p>\n

This story was originally published March 24, 2026 at 2:32 PM.<\/p>\n

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