Greggs ‘on track’ with plan to open 150 new outlets
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he boss of Greggs has stated the bakery chain is on monitor with plans to open 150 new outlets throughout the UK.
The sausage roll vendor stated it’ll open new shops in Cornwall and different areas the place it presently has fewer websites as half the group’s speedy growth plan.
Greggs presently runs round 2,300 outlets throughout the UK, however stated it hopes to develop to greater than 3,000 as a part of its long-term development technique.
The firm stated it expects to open 150 internet new shops this yr, however might speed up the plans if extra websites grow to be out there.
It comes because the group opens its fourth store in Cornwall, in U2 Enterprise Park, Saltash, on Saturday because it targets areas the place the group presently has a weaker presence.
Roisin Currie, who was appointed as chief government final yr, advised the PA news company that she is happy with the group’s progress in opening new websites.
“The opening strategy is going to plan and the new location in Cornwall is a key part of that,” she stated.
“Obviously we are a brand that started from the North and the natural growth of the business from there means there are some parts of the country, such as in Cornwall and the South West, where we see more scope to open sites.”
The new opening comes on prime of current outlets in St Austell, Launceston and Truro within the county.
Bosses stated that numerous new websites within the growth plan will goal UK vacationers and travellers, with openings at journey areas akin to forecourts and repair stations.
Ms Currie stated the group can be constructive about investments into new merchandise on its menu and is optimistic about summer time commerce.
“We have launched a number of new items, like chicken shawarma flatbreads, and they are all doing very well,” she stated.
“We’re looking very positively towards the summer and hopefully this warm weather will mean more people out and about, and ultimately looking for somewhere to eat.”
It comes after the group revealed in May that gross sales surged by practically a fifth over the beginning of 2023 as its low-cost meals remained “compelling” to cash-strapped customers.