concessionaire
noun
con·ces·sion·aire
kən-ˌse-shə-ˈner 
: the owner or operator of a concession
especially
: one that operates a refreshment stand at a recreational center
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Though the full extent of its influence is unclear, Tocabe, An American Indian Eatery is working with ExplorUS, a concessionaire based in parks across the country, to take over the retail and food services at the mountain, Denver Mountain Parks Director Shannon Dennison said Wednesday.
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Food and drink concessionaires, professional caterers, HOA clubhouses, event planners — any purveyor that’s not a public restaurant, food truck, flea market stall or food hall vendor — are also excluded from the roundup.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Each year, the Padres bring in new food and beverage concessionaires, existing concessionaires roll out new dishes, and its in-house hospitality and retail partner Delaware North rolls out multiple new items.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Kayak rentals are available onsite through the Oleta River Outdoor Center, the park’s concessionaire.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
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Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Food and drink concessionaires, professional caterers, HOA clubhouses, event planners — any purveyor that’s not a public restaurant, food truck, flea market stall or food hall vendor — are also excluded from the roundup.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Each year, the Padres bring in new food and beverage concessionaires, existing concessionaires roll out new dishes, and its in-house hospitality and retail partner Delaware North rolls out multiple new items.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2026
Kayak rentals are available onsite through the Oleta River Outdoor Center, the park’s concessionaire.
—Taylor Haught, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2026
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concessionaire
noun
con·ces·sion·aire
kən-ˌsesh-ə-ˈna(ə)r
-ˈne(ə)r
: one that has been given a concession (as to sell something)
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