FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 20, 2026
Latisha Townsend – Communications Director, Supervisor Foley
(714) 559-8364 | Latisha.Townsend@ocgov.com
OC Vice Chair Katrina Foley Celebrates New Dining and Retail Concessions at John Wayne Airport
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Vice Chair Katrina Foley joined John Wayne Airport (JWA) on Thursday in celebrating the grand opening of expanded coffee shop and retail concessions. These new options provide visitors with a modern, reliable travel experience while showcasing curated retail offerings inspired by Southern California, featuring travel essentials, gifts, and locally influenced merchandise that reflect the region’s character and culture.
“Our revitalization of the restaurant and retail landscape at John Wayne Airport finally takes off, focused on welcoming millions of travelers with a true taste of our Orange County business community,” said Vice Chair Foley. “By investing more than $50 million into transforming the entire terminal, we expect to bring $11.4 million in annual revenue. These new concessions showcase our ongoing commitment to creating airport jobs, boosting tourism, and supporting the local businesses who keep Orange County’s economy thriving.”
New concessions at John Wayne Airport:
- Dunkin’ Donuts (Operated at JWA by HMSHost)
- Brookstone (Operated by Hudson)
- Harbor Exchange (Operated by Paradies Lagardère)
Together, these additions enhance the Airport’s food and retail mix, serving as a key element of concessions redevelopment alongside the Capital Improvement Program (CIP), which prioritizes modernization, guest experience, and economic vitality.
For a complete list of dining and retail options and additional information about John Wayne Airport, visit www.ocair.com. To inquire about Vice Chair Foley’s media availability, please contact Latisha Townsend at (714) 559-8364.
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Vice Chair Katrina Foley was elected to the Board of Supervisors in 2022 to represent the newly established District 5, which includes the cities of Aliso Viejo, Costa Mesa, Dana Point, a large portion of Irvine, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods, Newport Beach, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, as well as the unincorporated areas of Coto de Caza, Emerald Bay, Ladera Ranch, Las Flores, Rancho Mission Viejo, Stonecliffe and Wagon Wheel. This is her second term on the Board of Supervisors, where she previously served District 2.
Vice Chair Foley’s 2026 Board appointments include:
Coastal Greenbelt Authority
National Association of Counties (NACO),
Newport Bay and South Orange County Watershed Executive Committees,
OC Public Libraries Advisory Board,
Orange County Audit Oversight Committee,
Chair – Orange County Housing Finance Trust,
Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA),
Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA),
Transportation Corridor Agency - Foothill/Eastern,
Transportation Corridor Agency - San Joaquin Hills,
Urban Counties Caucus
