The Mason City Airport Cafe will be changing operators as of August 31st.
Currently, Robert De Los Santos operates the cafe. He was told via certified letter this week that his contract will not be renewed.
“Took me by surprise,” he told NorthIowaToday.com. “I won’t have to move much stuff out of here, most of it belongs to the airport.”
“I don’ know how profitable it was,” Robert continued. “Most of our customers are from the Jefferson Stage Lines (bus)” which generally stops twice per day.
Robert says his next move cold be opening his own restaurant, or getting a job. “I’m looking at my options,” he said.
Robert says the hours of operation of the Airport Cafe through August will be Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. He says the cafe will be open Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Airport staff told NorthIowaToday.com that the issue of a new operator for the cafe may be discussed at their next board meeting, which is August 8th.
