Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits rise
That brings the total to 2,773, taking into account 31 store closures.More than half of the new openings were in areas with no Greggs stores within a mile. The group is targeting around 100 to 110 net new shops in 2026 and trialling a "bitesize" format and a self-service "Greggs Express" format.
- ▪That brings the total to 2,773, taking into account 31 store closures.More than half of the new openings were in areas with no Greggs stores within a mile.
- ▪The group is targeting around 100 to 110 net new shops in 2026 and trialling a "bitesize" format and a self-service "Greggs Express" format.
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Matcha and protein pivot pays off for Greggs as profits riseImage source, iStock Editorial / Getty ImagesImage caption, Greggs profits rose after it launched a range of new productsByEmer MoreauBusiness reporterPublished16 minutes agoGreggs's pivot towards healthier products and trending drinks has helped it boost sales, with the bakery chain reporting a 20% rise in profit over the first half of the year.Greggs, the UK's largest fast-food chain, has launched a range of new products this year, many of which latch onto trends such as high-protein salads and matcha.Greggs's chief executive Roisin Currie previously told BBC News the rise of weight-loss drugs has led customers to to look for "smaller portions", which could affect its bottom line.Total sales for the bakery topped £1.1 billion…
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