TPA celebrates grand opening of its first-ever Dunkin’

Tampa International Airport is welcoming one of the nation's most popular coffee and breakfast brands with the grand opening of its first-ever Dunkin', now serving passengers and employees at the south end of the TPA Rental Car Center near Remote Bag Check.

The new location, which opened last week, adds another convenient option for travelers picking up or returning rental cars, as well as for employees working in and around the Rental Car Center and SkyCenter area.

"We're just very excited on this opportunity," said Stacey Nance, Director of Airport Concessions. "This is something that our passengers have wanted. It is something that we felt was a need within the Rental Car Center."

Nance said the location is expected to serve a wide audience throughout the airport campus.

"It's not only going to service one of the top rental car centers in the nation and all of our passengers, but all of the people who work in this area," she said. "It's just a really great captive audience, and it's something that everybody has suggested and wanted and we've fulfilled."

Dunkin' offers its full lineup of fan favorites, including hot coffee, specialty beverages and a variety of donuts. The new shop also includes the grab-and-go Beach Market offering a mix of additional food and beverage options for travelers on the move.

Since opening, the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

"Not only just the passengers, but the employees around here have been over the moon excited about it," Nance said. "It is something different, and it is a brand that people desire."

The location is currently open 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. but demand later in the day already has Airport leaders looking at the possibility of adjusting those hours.

"We're really watching how this first week goes so we can make sure we're meeting the needs of all of our passengers and employees," said Nance.

With its convenient location and one of the most recognizable names in quick-service coffee, TPA's newest concession is already proving to be a welcome addition.