62 CONCESSIONS November | December 2026 AirportImprovement.com GRR Many of the same food trucks keep coming back year after year, which indicates the idea’s popularity. In addition, airport staffers report a lot of “positive chatter and feedback” on social media channels. Ruiz also notes that Tripadvisor ranks GRR’s viewing park as the second-most popular park in Grand Rapids, and it earns a 4.7-star rating on Google reviews. Moreover, it doesn’t just attract aviation geeks. “From my personal experience, I see a lot of high school kids hanging out and having a picnic and enjoying a nice summer day at a clean, safe and grassy area,” Ruiz comments. “I see a lot of different age groups. Maybe they do love airplanes, or maybe they just want to get some fresh air.” Outreach Opportunity Looking back, Ruiz says adding food trucks to the viewing park has enhanced an already popular attraction. “It’s another way for us to further connect with the community,” he says. “Some people can’t use our airport’s amenities as passengers, so this gives us another way to connect with people and maybe even inspire young people to consider careers in aviation. “This is our way of giving back to the community by continuing to invest in this amenity just like we invest in other areas of the airport.” Because food trucks continue to be popular, operators are often looking for places to park during weekdays. It also taps into a local network of small businesses. Becker 505 specializes in marketing and design for the aviation industry. Let us create your corporate identity, advertisements and marketing campaigns so you can get back to what you do best — running your business! CALL OR EMAIL US TODAY FOR A FREE QUOTE AND CONSULTATION INFO@BECKER505.COM | 608.205.2788 | BECKER505.COM Faster! Within the Cyclone head, up to 24 sapphire-tipped spray nozzles, mounted to high speed rotating arms, blast the surface with ultra-high pressure water in a swirling vortex at 140 mph – equivalent to a category 4 cyclone. As the surface is being cleaned, and deposits removed, the multi-patented Cyclone simultaneously recovers the waste water – with no vacuum. Greener! Cyclone Technology’s advanced design utilizes up to 50% less fresh water with 20% lower fuel consumption while 95% of wastewater is recovered instantly. The on-board waste tank separates solid waste through a 160 micron biodegradable liner. The entire process uses only fresh water – no chemicals! Cleaner! The combination of ultra-high pressure water blasting with the Cyclone vortex provides exceptional cleaning while causing no damage to your surface. Before and After. CY210 is shown in this illustration. aster, Greener, Cleaner The Cyclone Difference IS YOUR BUSINESS IMAGE EVERYTHING IT COULD BE? A rotating group of six to eight food trucks comes every Wednesday during the summer.
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