Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) confirmed that the pre-security Starbucks location closed on November 2 and will be replaced by an Einstein Bros. Bagels outlet, though no opening date has been announced. The swap is one element of the airport’s new concessions program intended to refresh food and retail options for travelers.

The closure affects the public-facing, pre-security portion of the terminal—a space used by departing passengers, meeting visitors, and airport employees. Replacing a national coffee chain with a national bagel brand reflects a broader reconfiguration of airport dining that seeks to offer quicker, breakfast-oriented grab-and-go options and diversify the types of food available to the traveling public.

FAT's announcement frames the change within a multi-site refresh of concessions. While specific details of other retailers and the timeline have not been released, airports typically pursue such programs to increase non-aeronautical revenue, improve passenger satisfaction, and adapt to evolving traveler preferences. For Fresno, improvements to dining and retail can have measurable local impact: higher per-passenger spending boosts airport revenue that helps fund operations and capital projects, and refreshed concessions can influence traveler perceptions of the airport and the region.

For travelers and airport employees, the immediate effect will be the loss of a familiar coffee stop before security, with a new option leaning toward bagels and breakfast sandwiches expected in its place. For concession workers, swaps like this can mean continuity of jobs under a new operator or shifts in staffing as contract structures and franchise operations change. The airport has not provided specifics on staffing or whether the new outlet will retain existing employees.

Market implications reach beyond the terminal. Airports across the country have been rethinking concessions since the pandemic-era disruption to passenger volumes, shifting toward faster service formats, recognizable national brands, and curated local offerings to capture per-passenger spending as traffic recovers. Fresno’s move aligns with that trend, positioning FAT to compete for leisure and business travelers by modernizing amenities.

From a policy and procurement perspective, the concessions program will be closely watched by local stakeholders. Decisions over which brands and vendors are selected can affect local small businesses’ opportunities to participate in airport commerce, as well as how concession revenue is shared with airport authorities. A strategic refresh can support long-term financial resilience for the airport, but outcomes depend on contract terms, revenue-sharing models, and the balance between national and local vendors.

As FAT proceeds with its concessions rollout, officials have only confirmed that the Einstein Bros. Bagels will occupy the former Starbucks space and that more changes are planned. Travelers and the broader Fresno County community will be watching for an announced opening date and further details about the wider refresh program.