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March 13, 2012                                                     Jill Nidiffer (404) 494-3439        

Paradies Awarded New Contract for Long Beach Municipal Airport

Local restaurants and retail icons featured in the new 10-year contract

Atlanta, GA – March 13, 2012 – Paradies, the award-winning industry leader in airport concessions, was unanimously approved for a 10-year agreement to operate the concession program at Long Beach Municipal Airport (LGB). 

“We are extremely excited to expand our relationship at LGB by adding the best local food and beverage operations,” said Gregg Paradies, president and CEO of Paradies. “The new terminal is incredibly well-designed, and through our partnership with Studio One Eleven, we will develop a program that embodies the spirit of the Long Beach community.” 

Long Beach Business Journal Publisher George Economides said the publication’s staff is excited and honored to be part of the Paradies' team. “While it’s great that the Business Journal name will be exposed to upwards of three million airport visitors, we see this as an opportunity to promote the city. About half of the airport users are here on business, so we will be pushing Long Beach as a great location to open a business or to hold that next meeting.”

The new locations at LGB will include:

·   Polly’s Gourmet Coffee & Sweet Jill’s Bakery - With premium beans roasted and delivered daily from the original location, Polly’s will serve light to full-bodied roasts, blends, decaffeinated and flavored coffees along with delicious teas. Sweet Jill’s will offer home baked treats from muffins, scones and croissants to cakes, cupcakes and pies, as well as her famous cinnamon rolls - all made from scratch using only the freshest and finest ingredients. 

·     George’s Greek Café - Known as an institution on Pine Street for 28 years, George’s Greek Café will offer a quick casual menu highlighting the traditional Greek cuisine from what has become one of Long Beach’s most admired restaurants in the city.

·    Long Beach Burger Bar by McKenna’s - Founded on the belief that travelers deserve to eat quality food without compromising style and fun, Long Beach Burger Bar will feature mouth-watering burgers, onion rings and hand-spun milkshakes.

·     Taco Beach Cantina – Inspired by the original in Long Beach, Taco Beach Cantina will offer a wide variety of fresh items, from the one-of-a-kind Potato Tacos and Red Corn Shrimp Taquitos to fresh, made to order salads and soups, sizzling fajitas and Especiales, as well as icy cold beers and cocktails. 

·      McKenna’s on the Bay - As a staple in the Long Beach community for three decades, the full service location at LGB will feature signature favorites, including Crab Cakes, Ahi Tuna Salad and Grilled Australian Sea Bass. Sweet treats and potent pick-me-ups from Polly’s and Jill’s will also be available at this inclusive location.

·     4th Street Vine - Offering a unique selection of boutique California wines, craft beers and small tapas plates, 4^th Street Vine at LGB will mirror the eclectic original location. The wine bar will feature a variety of boutique California wines that can’t be found in local wine markets or grocers, and the craft beer selection will be hand-picked to encompass a number of regional and international brews.  Additionally, events featuring local artists and musicians will be held to entertain the travelers enjoying a stress-free respite at 4^th Street Vine. 

·    Long Beach Business Journal News & Long Beach Experience - Serving as the “voice of business” since its premiere edition in 1987, the Long Beach Business Journal is the ideal newsstand to present Long Beach’s rich and deeply rooted history to locals and visitors alike. This store will encompass a broad selection of reading materials, sundries, local souvenirs, travel and business accessories, fresh “grab and go” food and beverage items, and will feature Paradies’ unique marketing programs: Read and Return and Recharge! 

Long Beach Experience will showcase all that is special about the Long Beach community, with apparel from the famous Long Beach Clothing Company, and gifts and souvenirs featuring the Queen Mary and other Long Beach attractions.

·     CNBC News Long Beach - An ideal stop for those wanting today’s news today, this expansive location will offer the full range of exclusive CNBC programs. Inside this internationally-respected brand, travelers will find an unmatched selection of newspapers, magazines, paperbacks, electronics, beverages, luggage, sundries, snacks and other trip essentials.

About Paradies

Providing first-class service to the traveling public for more than 50 years, The Paradies Shops is the most recognized concessionaire in the industry. Named Best Airport Retailer for the past 17 consecutive years by Airport Revenue News, the company operates over 550 retail and dining locations in more than 75 markets across the United States and Canada. Paradies partners exclusively with such brands as Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises, CNBC News, PGA TOUR Shops, Brooks Brothers, PANDORA, Brighton Collectibles, EA SPORTS, Dylan’s Candy Bar and The New York Times. The company also operates several popular proprietary brands, including Say Si Bon!, KidZoo and TravelMart. For more information, please visit www.theparadiesshops.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter.

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About Paradies

Named Best Airport Retailer for the past 17 consecutive years by Airport Revenue News, Paradies was established in 1960. A family-owned business, Paradies operates over 500 stores in more than 70 markets across the United States and Canada. With extensive experience in operating both local and national brands, to include CNBC News, PGA TOUR Shops, Brooks Brothers, Brighton Collectibles, Harley-Davidson, and The New York Times Bookstores, Paradies maintains a substantial presence as one of the largest airport retailers. For more information, please visit www.theparadiesshops.com.

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