Tortilla and SSP announce significant expansion partnership
Tortilla Mexican Grill significant expansion of its partnership with global food travel experts SSP Group plc, is setting the stage for ambitious growth across UK travel hubs
The new five-year agreement will see Tortilla's presence in SSP-operated locations triple in size in the UK, expanding from six to 18 sites.
This strategic growth follows the successful launch of Tortilla's latest airport location in Glasgow's main departure lounge in September.
The expansion builds on strong performance metrics, with UK franchise locations delivering over 10% sales growth in H1 2024. Tortilla's highly scalable business model, featuring streamlined kitchen operations and centralised food production, has proven ideal for franchise partnerships, enabling rapid staff training and consistent quality across locations.
'Growing momentum'
Andy Naylor, CEO at Tortilla Mexican Grill plc, commented: “We’re delighted to extend our partnership with SSP for another five years, particularly given the strong sales performance we have seen this year. SSP’s ability to secure prime locations in airports and travel hubs has played a key role in driving brand awareness and fuelling our growth across these sites. Looking ahead, we see major strategic opportunities to accelerate growth through expanding our franchise network in the UK and Europe, both with existing and new partners.”
Kari Daniels, CEO of SSP UK and Ireland, said: “We have growing momentum in our partnership with Tortilla, including new outlets in Glasgow Airport and Leeds train station. We’re now looking to the future and the next stage in our journey together to provide more choice of great-tasting takeaway options at more travel hubs across the UK.”
The expanded partnership represents a key milestone in Tortilla's Vital 5 strategy, with franchise expansion continuing to drive the group's record growth trajectory. The company's proven success in travel hub locations positions it strongly for further expansion across the UK and European markets.