15 new concession options coming to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Popeyes, Wetzel’s Pretzels, Whataburger and Panda Express are among some of the restaurants approved by the board. The contracts awarded are for either 10 years or 12 years.

The list of new places includes:

Mama Moore’s Gourmet Popcorn, Terminal A, Gate A20 and Terminal B, Gate B27

• Founded by Debra Moore, a U.S. Army veteran, the company is based in Grand Prairie.

• Founded by Marissa and Jeff Allen in Frisco, the husband-and-wife team serves gourmet cookies with multiple Dallas-Fort Worth area locations.

• A Grapevine popcorn brand, founded by Audrey Harrison when she was 5 years old, has been selling products at DFW Airport, Dallas Love Field and George Bush International Airport.

• The Asian quick-service restaurant has another location in Terminal E.

• A Fort Worth-inspired destination concept offering food, coffee and local artisan goods from The Cowtown Canteen and Cowtown Supply Company.

• A national chain known for fried chicken and Cajun offerings has another location in Terminal A.

• Mi Cocina’s bar in Dallas features premium tequila, mezcals and cocktails with select food bites such as crispy tacos and nachos tejanos. Lone Star Local Market will have Texas-inspired gifts.

• The Texas burger joint will add another DFW location, with locations in Terminals D and E and one in Terminal B under construction.

• A juice and smoothie store has 17 locations throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

• A frozen treat concept offers organic and vegan acai offerings.

• Sells a variety of pretzels, all-beef Wetzel Dogs and flavored lemonades.

• A Fort Worth-based business, with a spot in Terminal C, will add another cafe experience to Terminal F.

• A travel essentials concept offers everyday convenience.

Some of the newly approved concepts include community-driven initiatives through nonprofits, according to a news release.

The Bridge will partner with The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center and UpSpire to support workforce development and recovery help, with up to 5% of sales dedicated to those organizations.

Stockyards Bar & Grill and Cowtown Supply Co. have committed to supporting Friends of The Fort Worth Herd through annual contributions totaling $1.2 million over the life of the lease. The Herd is the twice-daily cattle drive in the Fort Worth Stockyards.