Under the terms of the agreement, HMSHost (through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Host International of Canada) acquired the ATR contracts at nine airports: Calgary, Edmonton, Kamloops, Montreal, Ottawa, Saskatoon, Toronto, Vancouver and Winnipeg. Many airport locations will continue to feature superb Cara brands, such as Swiss Chalet, Harvey�s, Kelsey�s, Montana�s Cookhouse and Milestone�s.

About Cara Operations Limited
Cara Operations Limited, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is one of Canada�s leading restaurant companies, and the largest operator of full service restaurants in Canada providing employment for approximately 40,000 Canadians in its owned and franchised operations. Cara�s wholly-owned businesses include Swiss Chalet, Harvey�s, Second Cup, Kelsey�s Neighbourhood Bar & Grill, Montana�s Cookhouse, Milestone�s Grill and Bar; Cara Airport Services Division; and Summit Food Service Distributors Inc.

About HMSHost
HMSHost is world-renowned for creating customized shopping and dining spaces in travel venues. The innovative company operates in more than 90 airport locations around the globe, including 18 of the 20 busiest airports in North America. HMSHost has annual sales in excess of $2.0 billion and employs more than 26,000 associates worldwide.

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Autogrill S.p.A, HMSHost and the Autogrill Group are recognized leaders in travel amenities. With sales exceeding $4.0 billion, Autogrill is present in 30 countries with over 4,500 points of sale in 979 locations (including 138 airports and 645 motorways) where 51,000 employees serve over 800 million customers every year. Visit www.HMSHost.com for more information.
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For More Information:
HMSHost Corporation
Sheila McGee, 240-694-4196
Rana Florida, 240-694-4403
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