TGI returns to Love Field International Airport (DAL) with two new operations.

Westchester, Illinois (April 9, 2012) The Grove, Inc. (TGI) announced it will be expanding its operations by opening concessions in Love Field International Airport (DAL) come Spring 2013. The company eagerly returns to DAL after operating there in the 1990’s.

“We are excited to return to DAL to be a part of their new Love Field Modernization Program.” states TGI’s President & CEO, Michelle Dukler. “TGI has grown since our last presence in DAL and we are looking forward to showing the airport and its travelers all that TGI has to offer.”

Upon completion of construction, TGI will proudly operate a Manchu Wok and Moe’s Southwest Grill in the remodeled terminal. Construction will commence late this year with scheduled openings in Spring 2013.

Manchu Wok: Every day at Manchu Wok, delicious meals are prepared for hungry travelers in airports around the country, fresh from the wok. Manchu Wok will provide DAL airport travelers and staff with an upscale, contemporary Asian quick serve meal option.

Moe’s Southwest Grill: Moe’s Southwest Grill is a flavor sensation that will entice the travelers and staff at DAL airport with its Southern menu featuring hot, tasty and fresh made to order southwest fare using only the finest ingredients.

ABOUT TGI:

The Grove, Inc. (TGI) is an experienced airport concessions operator with more than fifty stores in eleven airports nationwide. TGI is well established with thirty years of food and beverage management and operating experience and is recognized within the industry and by its peers for its award-winning guest services, first-class operations and outstanding partnerships.

For more information, contact:                      

Ms. Kassondra Lekkas

The Grove, Inc. (TGI)

3 Westbrook Corporate Center

Suite 500

Westchester, IL 60154

klekkas@tgiconcessions.com

www.tgiconcessions.com

Westchester, Illinois (March 6, 2012) The Grove, Inc. (TGI) was proud to be recognized at this year’s annual Airport Revenue News (ARN) Conference held in Orlando, Florida on February 27, 2012. TGI took home two of the coveted 2012 ARN Best Concessions Awards including Best ACDBE Operator and Best Food and Beverage Brand Operator in the small food operator division.

“It is a huge privilege to be awarded by ARN. TGI is exceptionally proud to be recognized in these categories and we truly appreciate all of the support and acknowledgment from our industry’s leaders. Our goal is to continue our efforts of offering our customers and landlords the highest standards of excellence in operations and customer service.” states Michelle Dukler, President & CEO of TGI.

The annual ARN Conference is the largest gathering of airport concession decision makers and concession company executives. The conference includes presentations by leading experts in the industry on their expertise, trends and strategies in all areas of food and beverage. Additionally, an awards ceremony is held at the conference where companies and airports receive accolades voted on by the industry.

TGI has played a solid role in the concession programs at many of the nation’s largest airports. The business plan of TGI has expanded into developing and operating food and beverage brands other than its own. To be honored by receiving these ARN awards is a major achievement for TGI. The company plans to continue its growth while maintaining its strong company values.

ABOUT TGI:

The Grove, Inc. (TGI) is an experienced airport concessions operator with more than fifty stores in eleven airports nationwide. TGI is well established with thirty years of food and beverage operations experience and is recognized within the industry and by its peers for its award-winning guest services, first-class operations and outstanding partnerships.

For more information, contact:                      

Ms. Kassondra Lekkas

The Grove, Inc. (TGI)

3 Westbrook Corporate Center

Suite 500

Westchester, IL 60154

klekkas@tgiconcessions.com

www.tgiconcessions.com

six concession locations at McCarran International Airport

Westchester, Illinois (February 13, 2012) The Grove, Inc. (TGI) today announced it will operate six food and beverage concession locations as a subtenant of HMSHost at McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas.

“The Grove, Inc. will bring an exciting line up of restaurants and operational excellence to McCarran International Airport,” said Anthony Alessi, Vice President of Business Development for HMSHost.

Upon completion of construction, TGI is proud to bring, a variety of meal options for the busy Vegas traveler to Concourse C, which is the exclusive concourse for Southwest Airline flights and passengers. TGI will operate: Villa Pizza, Nathans Hot Dogs, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Fresh Market On The Go and Lucky Streak at LAS. Construction will commence in February with scheduled openings in the spring of 2012.

TGI will showcase two proprietary brands at McCarran International Airport– Fresh Market On The Go, a grab and go concept; and Lucky Streak at LAS, a lounge concept.

Ms. Michelle Dukler, President & CEO of TGI, said,  “We are excited to bring our proprietary brands to a new market and a new airport as part of our subcontractor agreement with HMSHost.

Ms. Dukler added, “One of our goals is to have Fresh Market On The Go represented throughout the country in airport concession programs.”

Fresh Market On The Go, TGI’s own grab and go concept has menu options that appeal to the vast variety of airport consumers. The products available range form quick bit snacks to fully satisfying meals.  Menu items include fine chocolates, unique beverages, gourmet salads and signature sandwiches. Along with the healthy alternatives, the consumers can find their favorite candy, beverages, and snacks.

Lucky Streak at LAS, an exciting lounge environment, reminiscent of the lively atmosphere found throughout the strip, will appeal to a diverse airport crowd. Big, bold and lots of fun – truly embraces the mystique of the Vegas experience.

ABOUT TGI:

The Grove, Inc. (TGI) is an experienced airport concessions operator with more than fifty stores in eleven airports nationwide. TGI is well established with thirty years of food and beverage management experience and is recognized within the industry and by its peers for its award-winning guest services, first-class operations and outstanding partnerships.

For more information, contact:                      

Ms. Kassondra Lekkas

The Grove, Inc. (TGI)

3 Westbrook Corporate Center

Suite 500

Westchester, IL 60154

klekkas@tgiconcessions.com

www.tgiconcessions.com

LOCATIONS IN PHILADELPHIA 30^TH STREET STATION

Westchester, Illinois (January 3, 2012) Passengers traveling through AMTRAK’s 30^th Street Station in Philadelphia Pennsylvania will soon be able to experience TGI’s award winning customer service with two, exciting, new concepts to the station’s food and beverage line-up.

It was officially announced by AMTRAK on December 16^th, 2011 that, with the recommendation of AMTRAK Board of Directors, TGI will operate two new food and beverage locations in Philadelphia’s 30^th Street Station.

TGI will introduce two new concepts to 30^th Street Station’s Main Hall along the South Arcade, Wendy’s Old Fashioned Hamburgers and Jersey Mike’s Subs. Construction will commence late this spring and the concessions are scheduled to be open sometime during the summer of 2012.

TGI has been operating in transportation centers around the country for over 30 years, and is no stranger to serving the traveler in busy transportation hubs. The company continues to be recognized by its peers for its outstanding operations. In 2011, TGI received the coveted ARN Award for Best Overall – Small Food & Beverage Operator. This recent award in the 30^th Street Station reaffirms the company’s ability to provide superior customer service in all manner of transportation venues.

Michelle Dukler, President & CEO of TGI states, “We are excited to embark on a new partnership with Amtrak and are looking forward to serving Philadelphia passengers.”

ABOUT TGI:

The Grove, Inc. (TGI) is an experienced transportation center concessions operator with more than fifty stores in eleven venues nationwide. TGI is well established with thirty years of food and beverage management experience and is recognized within the industry and by its peers for its award-winning guest services, first-class operations and outstanding partnerships.

For more information, contact:                      

Ms. Kassondra Lekkas

The Grove, Inc. (TGI)

3 Westbrook Corporate Center

Suite 500

Westchester, IL 60154

klekkas@tgiconcessions.com

www.tgiconcessions.com

DFW Airport Awards TGI as

2011 Customer Service Champions

Food & Beverage: Snack / Specialty Coffee – High Volume

Westchester, Illinois (December 21, 2011) The Grove, Inc. (TGI) was awarded Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s 2011 Customer Service Champions Award in the Food & Beverage: Snack / Specialty Coffee – High Volume Division. The award was given to TGI at the airport’s Concessionaire End of Year Forum event held on November 16, 2011.

TGI’s customer service excellence shined at their Dunkin Donuts concession located in Terminal A near Gate 28. While serving thousands of customers every week, this TGI location managed to receive the highest secret shop scores awarded by DFW airport in 2011. The company’s reputation of award winning customer service has led TGI to be the 2011 Customer Service Champions in the Food & Beverage: Snack / Specialty Coffee – High Volume Division.

Michelle Dukler, President and CEO of TGI states, “Our mission is to provide our customers with unsurpassed service” furthermore Ms. Dukler adds, “It is very humbling to be recognized within an airport that highly values customer service excellence.”

ABOUT TGI:

The Grove, Inc. (TGI) is an experienced airport concessions operator with more than fifty stores in eleven airports nationwide. TGI is well established with thirty years of food and beverage operations experience and is recognized within the industry and by its peers for its award-winning guest services, first-class operations, and outstanding partnerships.

For more information, contact:

Ms. Kassondra Lekkas

The Grove, Inc.

3 Westbrook Corporate Center

Suite 500

Westchester, IL 60154

klekkas@tgiconcessions.com

www.tgiconcessions.com

LOCATIONS IN EWR TERMINAL A

Westchester, Illinois (December 2, 2011) Passengers traveling through Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A will be able to continue to experience TGI’s award winning customer service with three, exciting, new concepts to the terminal’s food and beverage line-up.

It was officially announced by the Port Authority on November 4, 2011 that, with the recommendation of Westfield Concession Management, The Port Authority has granted TGI two food and beverage locations in Newark Liberty International Airport’s Terminal A.

The food court in EWR’s Terminal A, near departure area A2, will have two new stores encompassing the three new concepts. The three concepts that TGI will introduce to Terminal A will be Auntie Anne’s Pretzel, Jersey Mike’s Subs and Manchu WOK. Construction will commence this spring and the concessions are scheduled to be open sometime during the summer of 2012.

The Port Authority also announced that, with this award, they were excited to be able to exceed their goal of 15% minority participation in the concessions program as TGI is a 100% ACDBE company.

TGI has been operating in Newark Liberty International Airport since 1991 and is proud to continue its service to the city of Newark. In addition to TGI’s upcoming growth in EWR’s Terminal A, the company is currently operating concessions in Terminals B & C.

“We are excited to be able to grow our operations in Newark Liberty International Airport and continue our service to the Port Authority of New York/New Jersey.” says Michelle Dukler, President & CEO of TGI. “We are confident that these operations will considerably contribute to the airport’s revenue and highly appeal to the airport consumers.”

ABOUT TGI:

The Grove, Inc. (TGI) is an experienced airport concessions operator with more than fifty stores in eleven airports nationwide. TGI is well established with thirty years of food and beverage management experience and is recognized within the industry and by its peers for its award-winning guest services, first-class operations and outstanding partnerships.

For more information, contact:                      

Ms. Kassondra Lekkas

The Grove, Inc. (TGI)

3 Westbrook Corporate Center

Suite 500

Westchester, IL 60154

klekkas@tgiconcessions.com

www.tgiconcessions.com

Managers Conference 2011: All Hands on Deck

Atlantis, Paradise Island, Bahamas

Westchester, Illinois (November 28, 2011) Thirty-years and thriving…in 1981, the first Grove store was opened at Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport. In 2004, Ms. Michelle Dukler became majority owner, President and CEO of The Grove, Inc. This forever changed the trajectory of the company. The company was propelled from its humble beginnings as a natural snack company to a premier brand operator, currently operating fifty-two branded locations in airports throughout the country.

This redefined vision and executive determination enabled TGI to experience enormous growth. From 2006 onward, TGI expanded their QSR experience through their diverse brand portfolio. In 2011, TGI celebrated their 30^th Anniversary and won the coveted 2011 ARN Award for Best Overall Food & Beverage Operator in the Small Business Category.

A celebration was in order. TGI hosts an Annual Conference – Managers Meeting. Corporate Senior staff, Area Managers and Supervisors from around the country, met for a team-building, reflective experience, held in Paradise Island, Bahamas. This conference celebrated their Corporate Culture, their success as a brand operator and thirty years of hard work. It was truly a celebration.

The celebration included an employee themed dance-off and reggae beach Olympics with prominent industry sponsors. Most importantly, it concluded with a formal banquet honoring their loyal employees for their hard work and dedication to the company.

“Our culture is one of hard work, dedication and passion for our company as well as our individual jobs,” states Ms. Dukler, President and CEO of TGI. She further adds, “We not only support one another, but ultimately, succeed as a team. This culture of loyalty and team spirit is why we are achieving our vision.”

For more information, contact:

Ms. Kassondra Lekkas

The Grove, Inc.

3 Westbrook Corporate Center

Suite 500

Westchester, IL 60154

klekkas@tgiconcessions.com

www.tgiconcessions.com

TGI: your concourse food source

Westchester, Illinois (November 21, 2011) TGI’s corporate transformation has long been in the works. Their corporate identity was destined to discover this exciting website launch when Ms. Michelle Dukler, President and CEO of TGI, redirected the vision of the company back in 2004. TGI is a premier brand operator with an impressive brand portfolio. The unveiling of their business to business website is:  www.tgiconcessions.com

“Our successful transformation is now complete.” states Mr. Paul Loupakos, Chief Operating Officer of TGI. He adds, “With the launch of our new website we are not only affirming our reputation as a brand operator but we are expanding our ability to interconnect with our customers, business partners, employees and the general public.”

Upon hitting their homepage, expressions jump off the screen, such as,

 “first-class operations,”

“award winning customer service,”

“strong nationwide presence,”

“an impressive brand portfolio”

 A true testament to what they have become. The navigation bar allows all guests to navigate through the website with ease. Whether an airport customer or personnel, a TGI employee, a brand representative or possibly a prospective landlord, there is no question; TGI has far exceeded its beginnings as a natural snack company to an award winning brand operator.

For more information, contact:

Ms. Kassondra Lekkas

The Grove, Inc.

3 Westbrook Corporate Center

Suite 500

Westchester, IL 60154

klekkas@tgiconcessions.com

www.tgiconcessions.com

Our corporate quest to redefine our business platform

Westchester, IL (November 17, 2011) “We have successfully transitioned from our original natural snack business to become an award-winning, premier brand operator,” proclaims Ms. Michelle Dukler, President and CEO of The Grove, Inc. for the last eight years.  By partnering with nationally recognized brands and operating them according to the highest standards,

TGI has become YOUR CONCOURSE FOOD SOURCE.

TGI will unveil– an exciting new logo, enhanced corporate website, new concession management uniforms, updated email addresses and so on. Although equipped with a redefined focus, their upward momentum and rapid corporate growth has long been in the works. Under the leadership of Ms. Dukler, they recruited and developed the necessary team to chart their success as a premier brand operator in the airport concessions industry.

Ms. Dukler proclaims, “It is my top priority to strive for financial stability and growth for my company and my employees – the latter – is far more rewarding.” Supported by her award-winning executive team and corporate philosophy, Ms. Dukler’s executive presence affords a future of better industry standards.

TGI employs over 500 people across more than fifty branded locations nationwide. Ms. Dukler oversees the operation of fifty-two stores with fifteen brands in eleven airports across ten states. Currently, their business and development team strives to accelerate their airport concession exposure by proposing on numerous brand locations throughout the country. Their determination to sustain the growth of their business is no small feat.

As the 2011 recipient of the Airport Revenue News “ARN” Award: Best Overall – Small Food and Beverage Operator, their recognition highlights their award winning guest services, first-class operations, outstanding partnerships and exceptional design plans.

 For more information, contact:

Ms. Kassondra Lekkas

The Grove, Inc.

3 Westbrook Corporate Center

Suite 500

Westchester, IL 60154

klekkas@tgiconcessions.com

www.tgiconcessions.com