Sambazon has opened its quality quick-service concept Sambazon Açaí Bowls at John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) in California. Opening at SNA brings the company a sense of hometown pride as Sambazon was founded in Orange County in 2000 and continues to operate its corporate headquarters from San Clemente. Sambazon at SNA is operated by the ACDBE-certified Bambuza Hospitality Group.
“SNA is the perfect location to share the Delicious Powers of Açaí to travelers from all walks of life. There’s a shared enthusiasm between everyone involved for this opening because we are a local company making a global impact,” said Ryan Black, Sambazon’s co-founder and CEO. “Açaí bowls are an ideal meal to welcome travelers to Orange County — fresh, superfood-forward and plant-based highlights the healthy lifestyle synonymous with Southern California. Serving passengers at our local airport is like a homecoming and we’re very proud to be here with our partner Bambuza Hospitality Group.”
The brand’s signature front counter displays an appetizing abundance of fresh fruit and superfood toppings — strawberries, banana, blueberries, mango and pineapple — in addition to nutrient-dense nuts and seeds, and açaí bowl staples such as granola & coconut.
“We are thrilled to welcome Sambazon Açaí Bowls to John Wayne Airport, providing our travelers a delightful and nutritious dining option,” said Charlene Reynolds, airport director. “I am excited to see this local brand, founded in Orange County, in our Terminal. This partnership aligns perfectly with our goal to offer diverse, healthy options to our passengers.”
The menu features Sambazon’s Berry Açaí Bowl, the Protein Açaí Bowl, Chocolate PB Açaí Bowl, Coconut Mango Açaí Bowl and the Dragon Fruit Bowl. The Bowl Shop also offers Açai and other fruit-focused smoothies, warm oatmeal bowls, Brazilian cheese bread (paõ de queijo) and beverages like Sambazon’s Amazon Energy drinks.
