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Airport restaurants and bars drive up to 59% of non-aeronautical airport revenue. But many of those restaurants aren't what they seem. Have you ever noticed just how many generic restaurants fill terminals across the country? Think... New York Deli, Poppy's Bagels, Soho Bistro, and a bar called "Drink."

In this video, we explore the strange world of airport dining and the real reason you can find so many generic eateries in airports across the U.S. We uncover why these restaurants exist, who’s behind them, and why airports choose to work with them.