Foodservice

Evolvending, ART eye additional airport expansions

Photo courtesy Evolvending

April 15, 2026

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Evolvending and partner Automated Retail Technologies plan to expand their automated dining solution across three more U.S. airports in the next quarter, according to a press release. The solutions combine Evolvending's operational expertise with ART's Just Baked Smart Bistro kiosks, which prepare hot, made-to-order meals in under 2 minutes around the clock. Initial deployments are already operating in Boston Logan International Airport, Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, and Charleston International Airport in South Carolina.

Under the partnership, Evolvending customizes and operates the kiosks, incorporating a mix of nationally recognized brands and menu options across multiple dayparts. Current offerings include White Castle, Wow Bao and Amish Pretzel Co. by Ben's Soft Pretzels, alongside other hot food and dessert concepts. Evolvending oversees day-to-day operations to ensure consistency and integration within airport terminals.

Automated platforms are increasingly viewed as a way to extend dining availability beyond traditional hours while reducing labor constraints. The companies aim to deliver a scalable model that maintains food quality while improving speed and reliability in high-traffic environments.