Latest news with #GREGGS
Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Greggs customers heartbroken as ‘the absolute best' menu item is quietly axed
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GREGGS has quietly axed one of its popular menu items and left fans heartbroken. The Mexican Chicken Oval Bite had been part of the menu for years - but it's now disappeared. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 The Mexican Chicken Oval Bite had been a customer favourite for years but it's now gone Credit: Greggs Disappointed customers said the item had been their "go-to sandwich for years". The sandwich had contained spiced chicken, salad and chipotle mayo inside a soft roll. It's now been replaced by the Sweet & Spicy Chicken Oval Bite. Greggs says the new item is "packed with slices of spicy chicken breast, pineapple chilli sauce, sliced mild Cheddar chilli cheese, crispy onions, spicy mayo and mixed leaves in a seeded roll". But customers are mourning the departure of the Mexican Chicken Oval Bite still. One person on Reddit said they had been to four different Greggs bakeries in one morning to try to find the item before discovering it had been discontinued. Another customer wrote: "Damn these were one of my favourites. Also one of the few sandwiches my daughter would eat!" A third said: "Well there goes my greggs buying. I used to only get the Mexican chicken in one form or other. "I don't like too much spice, and they were perfect." Despite their disappointment, some Greggs fans said they were enjoying the new Sweet & Spicy Chicken Oval Bite. Greggs will raise prices next week in hikes branded a 'theft tax', as Sun reporters again witnessed brazen thefts across UK Some said the replacement was "very similar", while one person said the sauce is "pretty good". What's on the new Greggs menu Greggs recently announced a shake-up to its menu for the summer. Along with the Sweet & Spicy Chicken Oval Bite, new items have dropped including the Chipotle Chicken Baguette and Flatbread. The flatbread is filled with spicy chicken, mixed peppers, fresh salad, chipotle sauce and spicy mayo. Meanwhile the baguette has spicy chicken breast, Cheddar cheese with chilli, sliced red onion, jalapeños, and lashings of chipotle chilli sauce and spicy mayo. They're part of the Cold Sandwich and Drink Deal from £3.95. You can also get them hot with wedges and a drink from £5. Greggs also unveiled a new three-part breakfast deal. It lets customers pair their breakfast roll or baguette with a hot drink and a choice of side, including hash browns, a fruit pot or creamy yoghurt. It starts from £3.95 for the roll combo and £5.10 for a baguette. More Greggs news Greggs recently said it had had a "challenging start" to the year as its profits were hit by winter storms and summer heatwaves. It also said many consumers are "saving rather than spending" due to continued pressure on their household finances. The chain has shut 56 stores so far this year but opened 87 new branches. It said 27 of the closures were relocations, but the full list of 56 closures is yet to be revealed. Bosses said they're hoping to open between 140 and 150 new branches this year. Greggs currently has plans to grow to "significantly more than 3,000" sites across the UK. The business revealed its pre-tax profits fell by 14.3% to £63.5 million for the half-year to June 28, compared with a year earlier.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Greggs shuts 56 stores amid ‘challenging start' to the year – has your local closed?
The bakery chain is also planning to open 150 stores in 2025 ON A ROLL Greggs shuts 56 stores amid 'challenging start' to the year – has your local closed? GREGGS has shut more than 50 stores already this year as it reported a "challenging start" to 2025. The high-street bakery chain said its profits had been hit by winter storms and summer heatwaves, as well as shoppers being cautious over their spending. 1 Greggs has closed 56 stores so far this year as it reported a 'challenging start' to 2025 Credit: Getty Greggs has closed 56 stores in the first half of the year, leaving it with 2,649 shops at the end of June. Some of the closures reported this year - 27 of which it said were "relocations" - include its branch in Ilford, East London, as well as Lancashire, Cambridge, and Buckinghamshire. However, the full list of its 56 closures is yet to be revealed. The chain has also opened 87 new stores this year, with bosses saying they hope to open between 140 and 150 new branches in 2025. The retail business has plans to expand to 'significantly more than 3,000' sites across the UK. Greggs' boss said that many consumers are 'saving rather than spending' due to continued pressure on their household finances. The Newcastle-based business revealed that pre-tax profits fell by 14.3% to £63.5 million for the half-year to June 28, compared to a year earlier. It said the first half of 2025 was impacted by 'challenging market footfall, more weather disruption than in 2024' and increased costs. Earlier this month, Greggs told shareholders that soaring temperatures in June dragged on demand for its hot food over the month. It added this week that heavy snow and strong winds in January also hit demand. Greggs' boss Roisin Currie said it has experienced 'challenging' conditions on the high street this year. Greggs Steak & Cheese roll appeal 'If you look at all the consumer confidence data, it remains low and points to cautious and fragile customers,' she said. 'They are saving rather than spending and that means they aren't out and about on the high street as much. 'Customers are worried about their finances and being very careful about their spending, but we do think Greggs is in a positive position because of our strong value offer.' Sales still grew by 7% to £1.03billion for the half-year, Greggs added, as it was buoyed by new stores. It said like-for-like sales across company-managed stores grew 2.6%, with 4.8% growth across franchise sites. Greggs confirmed closures High Road, Ilford, East London - closed in June - closed in June Fitzroy Street, Cambridge - closed on March 31 - closed on March 31 Lytham, Lancashire - closed on March 28 - closed on March 28 Foleshill, Coventry - closed on January 4 - closed on January 4 Amersham, Buckinghamshire - closed on January 18 Ms Currie added: 'After a challenging start to 2025 we remain clear on the strategic opportunities that lie ahead. 'Through our disciplined estate expansion and focus on innovation, Greggs is evolving its offer further and making the brand more convenient for a wider range of customers. 'The outlook for cost inflation is unchanged and we are making great progress in building the supply chain infrastructure that will support the next phase of growth.' She also said that more than 30% of Greggs' products were now "healthy" options, adding that the business was continuing to work with the government and food standards agencies to help tackle the obesity. She gave examples of its turmeric shot, its range of salads, and its flatbreads as some of its healthy options. Asked about the impact of fat jabs like Ozempic on Greggs' profits, she said she didn't think it was a "significant factor". However, Ms Currie said that there was "no doubt" fat loss jabs were changing some people's portion sizes and the type of food they eat, adding that this trend was informing Greggs' snack offering. Mark Crouch, market analyst at EToro, said: 'Greggs has long been a reliable read on the UK high street. 'Its sudden stumble suggests consumers may not just be cooling on sausage rolls, but that appetite across the high street may be waning more broadly. 'With inflation easing and real wages recovering, the macro backdrop should, in theory, be supportive. That it isn't showing up in Greggs' numbers is a red flag.' Greggs shares were 2.2% lower in early trading on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Greggs launched a shake-up to its menus last week for summer, with the new line-up now available in stores nationwide. A Chipotle Chicken Baguette and Flatbread and a Sweet & Spicy Chicken Oval Bite are among the new items on offer. It has also unveiled a new three-part breakfast deal, which allows customers to pair their breakfast roll or baguette with a hot drink and a choice of side – hash browns, a fruit pot or creamy yoghurt – starting from £3.95 for the roll combo and £5.10 for a baguette. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Greggs shuts 56 stores amid ‘challenging start' to the year – has your local closed?
GREGGS has shut more than 50 stores already this year as it reported a "challenging start" to 2025. The high-street bakery chain said its profits had been hit by winter storms and summer heatwaves, as well as shoppers being cautious over their spending. 1 Greggs has closed 56 stores in the first half of the year, leaving it with 2,649 shops at the end of June. Some of the closures reported this year - 27 of which it said were "relocations" - include its branch in Ilford, East London, as well as Lancashire, Cambridge, and Buckinghamshire. However, the full list of its 56 closures is yet to be revealed. The chain has also opened 87 new stores this year, with bosses saying they hope to open between 140 and 150 new branches in 2025. The retail business has plans to expand to 'significantly more than 3,000' sites across the UK. Greggs' boss said that many consumers are 'saving rather than spending' due to continued pressure on their household finances. The Newcastle-based business revealed that pre-tax profits fell by 14.3% to £63.5 million for the half-year to June 28, compared to a year earlier. It said the first half of 2025 was impacted by 'challenging market footfall, more weather disruption than in 2024' and increased costs. Earlier this month, Greggs told shareholders that soaring temperatures in June dragged on demand for its hot food over the month. It added this week that heavy snow and strong winds in January also hit demand. Greggs' boss Roisin Currie said it has experienced 'challenging' conditions on the high street this year. 'If you look at all the consumer confidence data, it remains low and points to cautious and fragile customers,' she said. 'They are saving rather than spending and that means they aren't out and about on the high street as much. 'Customers are worried about their finances and being very careful about their spending, but we do think Greggs is in a positive position because of our strong value offer.' Sales still grew by 7% to £1.03billion for the half-year, Greggs added, as it was buoyed by new stores. It said like-for-like sales across company-managed stores grew 2.6%, with 4.8% growth across franchise sites. Ms Currie added: 'After a challenging start to 2025 we remain clear on the strategic opportunities that lie ahead. 'Through our disciplined estate expansion and focus on innovation, Greggs is evolving its offer further and making the brand more convenient for a wider range of customers. 'The outlook for cost inflation is unchanged and we are making great progress in building the supply chain infrastructure that will support the next phase of growth.' She also said that more than 30% of Greggs' products were now "healthy" options, adding that the business was continuing to work with the government and food standards agencies to help tackle the obesity. She gave examples of its turmeric shot, its range of salads, and its flatbreads as some of its healthy options. Asked about the impact of fat jabs like Ozempic on Greggs' profits, she said she didn't think it was a "significant factor". However, Ms Currie said that there was "no doubt" fat loss jabs were changing some people's portion sizes and the type of food they eat, adding that this trend was informing Greggs' snack offering. Mark Crouch, market analyst at EToro, said: 'Greggs has long been a reliable read on the UK high street. 'Its sudden stumble suggests consumers may not just be cooling on sausage rolls, but that appetite across the high street may be waning more broadly. 'With inflation easing and real wages recovering, the macro backdrop should, in theory, be supportive. That it isn't showing up in Greggs' numbers is a red flag.' Greggs shares were 2.2% lower in early trading on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Greggs launched a shake-up to its menus last week for summer, with the new line-up now available in stores nationwide. A Chipotle Chicken Baguette and Flatbread and a Sweet & Spicy Chicken Oval Bite are among the new items on offer. It has also unveiled a new three-part breakfast deal, which allows customers to pair their breakfast roll or baguette with a hot drink and a choice of side – hash browns, a fruit pot or creamy yoghurt – starting from £3.95 for the roll combo and £5.10 for a baguette. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Greggs launches summer menu shake-up with spicy sandwich range and all-new breakfast meal deal
Bold new summer items with surprising twists and bigger breakfast options ROLL ON Greggs launches summer menu shake-up with spicy sandwich range and all-new breakfast meal deal Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) GREGGS has spiced up its menu just in time for summer, launching a fiery new chipotle chicken sandwich range alongside a revamped breakfast deal. The fresh line-up is now available in shops nationwide. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 It's part of the Cold Sandwich & Drink Deal from £3.95, or available hot with wedges and a drink from £5.00 Credit: Greggs 4 The fresh line-up is now available in shops nationwide Credit: Greggs 4 For breakfast lovers, Greggs has added a twist to its morning offering Credit: Greggs From today, customers across the UK can tuck into the new Chipotle Chicken Baguette and Flatbread, along with a Sweet & Spicy Chicken Oval Bite. The high street favourite has also unveiled a three-part Breakfast Deal for the first time, giving early risers more bang for their buck. The new Chipotle Chicken Baguette brings the heat with spicy chicken breast, Cheddar cheese with chilli, sliced red onion, jalapeños, and lashings of chipotle chilli sauce and spicy mayo. It's part of the Cold Sandwich & Drink Deal from £3.95, or available hot with wedges and a drink from £5.00. Those after something lighter can opt for the Chipotle Chicken Flatbread, filled with spicy chicken, mixed peppers, fresh salad, chipotle sauce and spicy mayo – a flavour-packed option for lunch on the go. Joining the range is the Sweet & Spicy Chicken Oval Bite, combining spicy chicken breast with pineapple chilli sauce, Cheddar chilli cheese, crispy onions, and mixed leaves in a seeded roll. Like the others, it's available as part of the Cold Sandwich Deal. For breakfast lovers, Greggs has added a twist to its morning offering. The new Breakfast Deal lets customers pair their breakfast roll or baguette with a hot drink and a choice of side – hash browns, a fruit pot or creamy yoghurt – starting from £3.95 for the roll combo and £5.10 for a baguette. All items are available for Click+Collect through the Greggs App, which also gives users rewards such as a free drink after nine purchases and a birthday treat. Haven & Butlins Refund Warning, Lidl's £55 Dyson Fan Dupe, and Greggs Snack Axed – Money News Today Last week Greggs issued a first‑half trading statement revealing a slowdown in June footfall due to an early summer heatwave. Despite a like‑for‑like sales rise of 2.6 per cent and total sales of £1.03 billion for the 26 weeks to 28 June, soaring UK temperatures resulted in fewer store visits and a 13–15 per cent fall in the company's share price across major markets. On the branding front, Greggs was recently crowned the UK's strongest brand of 2025, with its value rising to over £958 million and a top-tier Brand Strength Index rating. The chain also opened its first 'Eco Drive-Thru' earlier this year, with sustainable design features aimed at reducing energy and water usage.
The Sun
6 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Greggs launches summer menu shake-up with spicy sandwich range and all-new breakfast meal deal
GREGGS has spiced up its menu just in time for summer, launching a fiery new chipotle chicken sandwich range alongside a revamped breakfast deal. The fresh line-up is now available in shops nationwide. 4 4 From today, customers across the UK can tuck into the new Chipotle Chicken Baguette and Flatbread, along with a Sweet & Spicy Chicken Oval Bite. The high street favourite has also unveiled a three-part Breakfast Deal for the first time, giving early risers more bang for their buck. The new Chipotle Chicken Baguette brings the heat with spicy chicken breast, Cheddar cheese with chilli, sliced red onion, jalapeños, and lashings of chipotle chilli sauce and spicy mayo. It's part of the Cold Sandwich & Drink Deal from £3.95, or available hot with wedges and a drink from £5.00. Those after something lighter can opt for the Chipotle Chicken Flatbread, filled with spicy chicken, mixed peppers, fresh salad, chipotle sauce and spicy mayo – a flavour-packed option for lunch on the go. Joining the range is the Sweet & Spicy Chicken Oval Bite, combining spicy chicken breast with pineapple chilli sauce, Cheddar chilli cheese, crispy onions, and mixed leaves in a seeded roll. Like the others, it's available as part of the Cold Sandwich Deal. For breakfast lovers, Greggs has added a twist to its morning offering. The new Breakfast Deal lets customers pair their breakfast roll or baguette with a hot drink and a choice of side – hash browns, a fruit pot or creamy yoghurt – starting from £3.95 for the roll combo and £5.10 for a baguette. All items are available for Click+Collect through the Greggs App, which also gives users rewards such as a free drink after nine purchases and a birthday treat. Haven & Butlins Refund Warning, Lidl's £55 Dyson Fan Dupe, and Greggs Snack Axed – Money News Today Last week Greggs issued a first‑half trading statement revealing a slowdown in June footfall due to an early summer heatwave. Despite a like‑for‑like sales rise of 2.6 per cent and total sales of £1.03 billion for the 26 weeks to 28 June, soaring UK temperatures resulted in fewer store visits and a 13–15 per cent fall in the company's share price across major markets. On the branding front, Greggs was recently crowned the UK's strongest brand of 2025, with its value rising to over £958 million and a top-tier Brand Strength Index rating. The chain also opened its first 'Eco Drive-Thru' earlier this year, with sustainable design features aimed at reducing energy and water usage. 4
