concessionaire

noun
UK /kənˌsɛʃəˈnɛə/
US /kənˌsɛʃəˈnɛr/

A person or company that sells food or drinks in a special place like a park or stadium.

The concessionaire sold hot dogs and popcorn at the baseball game.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person who is given the right to run a business on someone else's property.

The airport chose a new concessionaire to run all the coffee shops.

3. A company that operates a food service under a contract.

The school hired a concessionaire to provide lunches for students.

4. Someone who holds a concession or grant from a government.

The mining concessionaire paid fees to the local government.