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The Original Mr. Beef Opens First Airport Location at Midway International Airport

Mar 3, 2026

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A group of people standing together in front of “The Original Mr. Beef” storefront at Chicago Midway International Airport, posing beneath the bright sign with digital Midway Partnership screens in the background. They are dressed in business and professional attire, marking the opening celebration of the new location.

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Midway Partnership, the joint venture of Vantage Group, SSP America, and Hudson by Avolta, has officially opened The Original Mr. Beef at Chicago Midway International Airport, marking the iconic brand’s first-ever airport location.

A longtime Chicago favorite, Mr. Beef has served its signature Italian beef sandwiches from its Orleans Street shop since 1979. The new Midway outpost offers its classic hot Italian beef, Italian sausage, combo sandwiches, grab‑and‑go options, and breakfast items.
The opening is part of the continued transformation of Midway’s concessions program. Since 2017, Midway Partnership has invested more than $75 million, expanded concessions space by approximately 30,000 square feet, and doubled employment from 700 to 1,400, with 80% of team members coming from the local community.

With today’s grand opening, Mr. Beef is the latest delicious addition to the 70-plus unique eating, shopping, and amenities now available at Midway. We’re proud to showcase an unmistakably Chicago sense of place at Midway through a mix of great local brands, delivered by a talented team of local employees.

Shawnta Young

General Manager of Midway Partnership.

Mr. Beef’s arrival further strengthens Midway’s commitment to offering travelers authentic Chicago experiences while supporting local businesses and creating meaningful economic impact across the city.

Read the media release Visit our Midway International Airport Location Profile

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