LEON has scooped the top prize for fast food at the international FAB AWARDS 2016, the ‘Oscars’ for the airport food and drinks sector. The Naturally Fast Food chain saw off competition from other fast food stores in airports from Washington DC and Houston to Bangalore, Hong Kong and Sydney.
The LEON store at Heathrow Terminal 2 was recognised for lifting the spirits of weary passengers with its fresh, flavourful food and big warm international welcome. The LEON menu was credited with boosting passengers for long flights ahead and helping them recover from travel related fatigue.
John Upton, Managing Director of LEON said: “At LEON we want to help everyone to eat and live well. We aim to be where people need and want us, especially airports, because that is where Leon’s magical menu and big, warm welcome can bring a smile to your face as you head off on your travels.”
The LEON store in Heathrow Terminal 2 is run by HMS Host, a part of the Autogrill Group. Autogrill Group Chief Marketing Officer Ezio Balarini said: “We’re very satisfied to see that this year’s FAB AWARDS 2016 has recognized the passion and enthusiasm which we foster, through our offer, a food culture in touch with new modes of travelling.”
The Airport Food and Beverage awards (FAB) are organized by the business intelligence magazine, the Moodie Davitt Report and sister title The Foodie Report, and took place this year in Geneva on Thursday 30 June.