All Leon articles – Page 2
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NewsMac Plumpton joins Leon as MD
Plumpton, formerly of Rosa’s Thai and Tapas Revolution, will succeed Ashley Davis, who stepped up as interim MD after Glenn Edwards’ departure last year
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Analysis & InsightSpring menu innovation juggles indulgence, wellness and sustainability
The season’s latest slew of menu updates sees PizzaExpress going large with family-sharing extra dough, ASK Italian use regenerative flour in its pizza, while Leon also opts for a Mediterranean flavour
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NewsLeon remains focused on nationwide expansion
Managing director Ashley Davis told MCA’s Food to Go conference that there was still more work to do around understanding how to take the healthy fast-food brand to regional towns and cities
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Event NewsWingstop, Joe & The Juice, Taco Bell and Krispy Kreme at the Food to Go Conference
MCA’s annual conference returns to the The Ham Yard Hotel London tomorrow (March 5), with sessions from leading operators including Pret, Leon, Ole & Steen and more
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NewsLeon to continue growth despite losses
The healthy fast food brand posted a £15m loss last year, but will have further opportunities for growth after its parent company was acquired by Asda
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Analysis & InsightFestive food-to-go menu innovation
Christmas menus from Pret, Starbucks, Leon, Greggs, KFC and Subway lean on simple, traditional seasonal dishes - levelled up with premium and indulgent ingredients
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InterviewsLeon looks to nail tech innovation in omnichannel environment
The healthy fast food chain is exploring a solution around loyalty and personalisation, according to marketing director Mariam French
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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.