All Leon articles – Page 2
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menu innovation leans on international flavours
MCA rounds up food-to-go autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Gails and Greggs, exploring trends for both indulgence and health as well as new flavours
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Analysis & InsightFast food outlets ramp up menu prices
Figures show considerable price hikes across fast food chains, after Pret came under fire for increasing the cost of some menu items by 72% since 2020
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NewsLeon focused on growth in home market
The healthy food-to-go chain has seen ‘continual improvement’ in sales throughout 2022 and the first half of 2023, with management confident sales will recover further
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NewsLeon to debut in Italy
Leon is to make its Italian debut in Rome this October, as part of a partnership between SSP Group and Italian rail station operator Grandi Stationi
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NewsIssa brothers combine Asda and EG Group
The “transformational combination”, which includes over 1,000 food-to-go locations, will leverage Asda’s loyalty scheme and bring together convenience, fuel, grocery, foodservice and omnichannel retailing
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Analysis & InsightFood to go: What’s inspiring spring/summer NPD
MCA explores the trends influencing the new spring/summer launches from the UK’s leading food to go brands and how they stack up against competition from the grocery retailers.
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, featuring new venues from Pizza Pilgrims, Leon, 200 Degrees, and more
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NewsEG Group’s foodservice business makes ‘good progress’
The Leon owner said the ongoing growth of its foodservice business was supported by an increase in outlets globally
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NewsLeon adds to London estate
The brand has opened sites in Earls Court and Hanover Square this week, following other recent high-profile openings including Southbank, Battersea and Brixton.
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NewsCaffè Nero UK, Domino’s and Leon to speak at MCA’s Food to Go Conference
Big-name operators join the line-up for the 7 March event, with panels to be held on recruitment, coffee shop innovation and digital evolution
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NewsLeon launches value hot meal deal
The brand is launching a £3.99 rice pot and drink meal deal in response to feedback from guests that 30% are on a stricter budget
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NewsLeon: ‘We’re using tech to amplify the experience’
Marketing director Mariam French discussed the brand’s omnichannel approach and ways of using tech at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference yesterday
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NewsLeon ramping up self-serve coffee kiosk roll-out
The fast food brand plans to more than double the number of its coffee kiosks by the end of January, to over 200, with more than 100 additional kiosks to launch in Asda.
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NewsLeon announces five new London openings
The brand will open in Brixton, Euston Rd, and Battersea, with additional sites in Clapham and Southbank later in the year
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NewsLeon expands grocery range to Ocado and Asda
The grocery line, launched in 2019 exclusively in Sainsbury’s, will be expanded to Ocado and Asda in October
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NewsLeon MDs to speak at MCA’s Omnichannel Conference
Glenn Edwards and Ashley Davis, joint MDs for Leon, will discuss the brand’s omnichannel strategy and digital transformation
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menu innovation
As the seasons change and the weather begins to turn fresher, MCA rounds-up the latest autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Greggs and Costa
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NewsFoodservice performs for EG Group
Year-on-growth of 11% in gross profit was achieved within its foodservice operations in Q2, boosted by the contribution from recently acquired Leon and Cooplands Bakery
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NewsLeon rolls out self-serve kiosks
The hot drinks stations will open in 68 EG Group-owned petrol forecourts across the UK, following an initial trial at five locations
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s openings, from Leon and Chipotle to Las Iguanas and more