PHILADELPHIA — Sept. 14, 2023 — Perhaps unexpectedly, we have the Eagles to thank for a local coffee company opening its newest location at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Elixr Coffee Roasters will debut in the connector between Terminals B and C, in winter 2024.

Evan Inatome, founder of Elixr Coffee Roasters, is the brother-in-law of former Eagle Winston Justice. Inatome came from Southern California for a family visit in 2010 and was excited by the Philly food scene. Soon after, with Winston as his partner, Inatome started a business on 15th Street in Center City. PHL will be the popular coffee shop’s fifth location.

Inatome’s global travels and personal passion for coffee, especially its power to bring communities and cultures together, inspired the creation of Elixr. The concept began as a traditional coffee shop, serving high-end, light-roast and sometimes exotic coffees curated from locations around the world.

In 2011, Elixr evolved to add an international roasting operation under its own proprietary brand, focusing on single-origin coffees, sourcing beans from dedicated farms and specific regions. The result delivers a unique flavor profile, with a richness and purity that coffee experts will identify as top of the market—and casual coffee drinkers will embrace as simply great-tasting. “Las Brumas Pacamara, El Salvador,” and “Rungeto Kii, Kenya,” are two standouts, among a growing selection of at least a dozen more.

“Having started our business in Philly, it’s particularly exciting to open our newest location at PHL, where a diverse offering is essential,” said Inatome. “We’re going to help every person enjoy their individual journey, no matter where they’re going or why.”

An excellent cup of coffee starts with superior beans, of course, but it’s further decided by the method of preparation. At Elixr, Chemex® pour-over brewing allows baristas to elevate the taste by controlling the temperature and strength of the brew. All equipment is state-of-the-art and state-of-the-craft.

In addition to hand-pours, Elixr’s menu boasts a wide range of options such as espresso, cappuccino, teas, various cold drinks, coffee milkshakes and more. There are also seasonal made-to-order specialty options like a Butterscotch Pink Peppercorn Latte and Strawberry Oat Milk Latte. A menu of pastries and other coffee complements often changes with the seasons.

The environment where the sipping occurs matters too. Elixr’s interiors are influenced by Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy emphasizing the beauty of simple forms, featuring raw and natural architectural materials. Meant to inspire peace and calm, Elixr’s vibe is the perfect respite in the hustle-bustle of one of the country’s busiest airports.

“From cappuccinos to cold brews, Elixr Coffee Roasters’ robust and brewed-to-perfection coffee menu offers PHL passengers a cup of joe for every occasion,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “We’re more than proud to present this Philly-founded business as the latest addition to PHL Food & Shops’ 170-plus lineup of shops and restaurants.”

Elixr’s airport location will join its Rittenhouse Square flagship, as well as locations in State College, Pa., and Nashville, Tenn. Elixr also supplies wholesale coffee to other restaurants and businesses throughout the U.S.

For more information, please visit PHLFoodandShops.com.

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ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC
MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites, as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLFoodandShops.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Griffin Horner
For MarketPlace PHL
484-683-5980
griffin@nullhornercom.com

PHILADELPHIA — July 11, 2023 — Self-care may not factor into your travel plans, especially with schedules and carry-ons packed tighter than ever. ROAM Fitness restores that precious breathing room today’s traveler craves, in a welcoming environment for fitness and fun.

ROAM Fitness’ upscale airport gym and wellness concept first took off at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in 2017, where pre-pandemic success led to planning a second location. Fast forward to 2023, and ROAM Fitness has now opened its second location post-security, in Terminal F at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Hours of operation are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Day passes are available for $25 and annual memberships are $35 per month—including access to all equipment, facilities, and amenities. Advance reservations can be made online at roamfitness.com or at the ROAM front desk upon arrival.

What makes ROAM unexpected is the level of personalization available at such a nontraditional venue. Travelers can borrow, buy, or bring their workout attire. Rental lululemon apparel and Brooks running shoes are complimentary for all guests. If you prefer to purchase something new, there is an extensive stock of lululemon, available at airports through ROAM, and other retail brands include: Beyond Yoga , Girlfriend Collective and Rhone. If you choose to wear your own clothes, ROAM can vacuum-seal sweaty gear after your workout, so odors don’t follow. Additionally, products from high-performance wellness technology leader Hyperice are available to demo. Using a variety of modalities, such as percussion, heat, contrast, vibration, and dynamic air compression, the Hyperice products help relieve tension, unlock sore muscles, and prime your body to be at its best throughout your journey. Travel and wellness accessories from RAINS, S’well and KINTO are also for sale.

“Our largest facility to date will showcase an expansion in variety and total number of exercise stations, including the latest and greatest in technology integrated feedback and connected coaching platforms, that have become the vanguard of any workout experience,” said Ty Manegold, ROAM Fitness co-founder.

When in ROAM … at PHL

ROAM’s approximately 1,500 square-foot gym features state-of-the-art equipment such as Technogym treadmills; spin, recumbent and upright bikes; and an elliptical. The same equipment is found in the Olympic Village training centers, luxury five-star resorts and spas around the world. There’s a Trueform Runner, Hydrow rower and lululemon Studio Mirror containing a large library of workouts: 10,000+ classes on demand, 60+ genres and new live classes daily.

Free weights (Intek and PowerBlock), benches, and a cable machine are available for strength training. Dedicated space is provided for yoga, stretching, and resistance training. Departure displays inside ROAM help travelers keep an eye on flight status or gate changes.

If you’ve never thought about showering at the airport, think again. Four private, individual shower rooms are reservable upon check-in and booked in 15-minute increments, featuring towel service and complimentary Malin+Goetz bath products. Personal lockers are equipped with power to charge devices.

“We couldn’t be more excited for PHL travelers to have access to our gym facilities,” said Cynthia Sandall, ROAM Fitness co-founder. “We have plenty of cardio equipment and private shower rooms that can be reserved to ensure you make it to your gate on time.”

A first for the ROAM Fitness brand, the newly opened PHL location will feature an infrared sauna with red light therapy from Perspire Sauna Studio . The single-occupant sauna is reservable at check-in.
“The integration of our full-spectrum infrared sauna and red-light therapy sessions in the bustling Philadelphia International Airport is a testament to the ever-growing need for accessible health options, even on-the-go,” said Lee Braun, CEO and co-founder of Perspire Sauna Studio.

Discounts are offered at ROAM Fitness for active U.S. Military and students. ROAM also partners with other frequent flyer services and fitness studio collectives such as Priority Pass, ClassPass, LoungeBuddy, Dragon Pass, Zeamo, FitReserve, Gympass, Sanctifly, LoungeMe, FlexIt ASHNetwork, and Peerfit.

“We’re excited to welcome ROAM Fitness to our PHL Food & Shops merchant community,” said Vice-President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL, Mel Hannah. “For anybody stressed about missing their workout on a travel day, it’s now built-in and accessible.”

ABOUT ROAM FITNESS
ROAM Fitness is where travel and wellness meet. ROAM operates fully staffed gym facilities with private shower rooms in airports, behind security. Its gyms are designed for movement and caring for your body, but they’ve also kept every aspect of travel in mind. ROAM provides a refreshing escape from the terminal where you can burn off energy on premium fitness equipment and decompress with luxury amenities to improve your travel days and support your wellbeing. For more information, visit roamfitness.com.

ABOUT PERSPIRE SAUNA STUDIO
Perspire Sauna Studio is the fastest-growing infrared sauna and red-light therapy franchise in the U.S. The science-based, technology-driven, wellness company provides guests with a modern-day experience to a centuries-old practice through elevated infrared (IR) sauna and red-light therapy (RLT). Established in 2010 by Founder & CEO Lee Braun, Perspire’s goal is to expand to major markets throughout the U.S. The company has awarded 150+ franchise agreements, with 40 open studios and 20 studios projected to open in the next 6 months. For more information, please visit perspiresaunastudio.com, or follow the brand on social media @perspiresaunastudio. For franchise information, please contact franchise@nullperspiresaunastudio.com.

ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC
MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites, as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLFoodandShops.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Griffin Horner
For MarketPlace PHL
484-683-5980
griffin@nullhornercom.com

PHILADELPHIA — June 26, 2023 — Passengers at Philadelphia International Airport will find a sparkling solution to staying hydrated this summer in SodaStream’s fully-customizable carbonated beverage dispenser, SodaStream Professional, which has officially launched at the airport as of spring, in Terminals both D and E.

SodaStream Professional offers users great-tasting water, with a variety of unsweetened flavor, carbonation and temperature options to choose from. With the hydration platform’s free companion smartphone app, SodaStream Connect, travelers at PHL will also enjoy setting and tracking personal hydration and sustainability goals, in addition to easy access to past drink customizations for future refills.

SodaStream Connect syncs with the dispenser to provide users with real time information on personal water intake and environmental impact. It also counts plastic bottles saved with each pour.

Passengers can look forward to trying SodaStream’s fruity lineup of unsweetened flavors, from classics like strawberry, peach and lime to exciting blends such as orange grapefruit, lemon mint and raspberry lime.

“We’re excited to offer our passengers a new, interactive way to make healthy, sustainable beverage choices while traveling through PHL,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “As summer approaches, it’s increasingly important for travelers and PHL employees to stay hydrated, especially when they’re on the go.”

With countless combinations of custom settings, water lovers, both still and sparkling, can be sure to find the perfect personalized beverage experience in SodaStream Professional at Philadelphia International Airport.

To learn more, please visit https://pepsicopartners.com/navigation/sodastreamprofessional.

ABOUT SODASTREAM
SodaStream, a PepsiCo subsidiary, is the world’s leading sparkling water brand. Operating in over 47 countries across the globe, SodaStream empowers consumers to create perfect personalized sparkling beverage experiences with just a push of a button. By allowing its users to make better choices for themselves and the planet – SodaStream is revolutionizing the beverage industry and changing the way the world drinks. To learn more about SodaStream visit corp.sodastream.com and follow SodaStream on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube.

ABOUT PEPSICO
PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $86 billion in net revenue in 2022, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes Lay’s, Doritos, Cheetos, Gatorade, Pepsi-Cola, Mountain Dew, Quaker, and SodaStream. PepsiCo’s product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.
Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with pep+ (PepsiCo Positive). pep+ is our strategic end-to-end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people. For more information, visit www.pepsico.com, and follow on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn @PepsiCo.

ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC

MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites, as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLFoodandShops.com.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Griffin Horner
For MarketPlace PHL
484-683-5980
griffin@nullhornercom.com

PHILADELPHIA — March 22, 2023 — Travelers at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) can now enjoy crispy, thick-crust pizza, among other Italian-inspired menu items and craft cocktails, from Good Luck Pizza Co. located in Terminal E. PHL Food & Shops is excited to welcome this new addition to its ever-growing roster of more than 176 shops and eateries throughout the airport.

Restaurateurs Valerie Sagran and Marcie Turney, who are behind a portfolio of popular restaurants in Philadelphia (Bud & Marilyn’s, Barbuzzo, Little Nona, and more) have partnered with Hakan Ilhan, an esteemed and experienced restaurant operator from Washington D.C., to launch this new airport pizzeria.

Good Luck Pizza Co. is known for its fresh, oven-baked pizza and small menu items like meatballs, arancini and more. With an expansive, Italian-inspired menu, there’s something for everyone—from quick bites to full entrees.

“Everything Val and Marcie create is fantastic,” said Mel Hannah, Vice President and General Manager of MarketPlace PHL. “We’re thrilled to introduce the next delicious chapter to their success story with Good Luck Pizza Co. at PHL Food & Shops.”

A stylish central bar features retro architecture with on-trend subway tiles. In addition, flight info will be available on wall displays inside the restaurant, so diners can keep track of arrivals and departures.

“We’re so grateful to continue our partnership with Marcie and Val to execute this dynamite project,” says Ilhan. “This concept is meant to evoke joy and allow travelers to relax from the stresses of difficult decisions. With a wide selection of pizzas, small plates and a large bar, it’s an easy decision for guests to indulge in one of our classic pizzas or cocktails.”

ABOUT MARKETPLACE PHL, LLC

MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is the private partner with the City of Philadelphia in the management of the food and retail programs throughout Philadelphia International Airport. The award-winning program offers more than 170 shops, restaurants and services. The MarketPlace PHL portfolio features local Philly favorites, as well as regional and national brands. MarketPlace PHL, LLC, is a partnership between MarketPlace Development, a Boston-based airport retail development firm, and LeJeune & Associates, a Philadelphia-based retail development, management and consulting firm. For more information, visit PHLFoodandShops.com.

EDITOR’S NOTE: A photo of Good Luck Pizza Co. is embedded in this release.

MEDIA CONTACT:
Griffin Horner
For MarketPlace PHL
484-683-5980
griffin@nullhornercom.com