All Leon articles – Page 3
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NewsFoodservice drives profits at EG Group
Gross profit within its Foodservice operations increased by 54% year-on-year, driven by the acquisitions of Leon and Cooplands last year and new openings
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NewsEG Group’s UK foodservice business to fuel growth
EG’s plans including rolling out 50 Leon and 30 Cooplands sites per year, as part of a target to create more than 32,000 jobs globally over the next five years
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NewsVideo: Retailers’ Retailer Awards 2022
Watch highlights from MCA’s prestigious annual awards held at The Guildhall last month, where leaders of the sector came together to celebrate for the first time in three years
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InterviewsLeon: ‘EG deal has really opened up opportunities for us’
MD Glenn Edwards told MCA’s Food to Go Conference the brand’s two sites in petrol forecourts are doing “phenomenally well”, with the company planning to do more of those this year, in addition to traditional high street stores
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NewsDemand for food to go boosts EG’s performance
A strong full year and Q4 performance was driven by EG Group’s enhanced foodservice proposition following the acquisition of Leon and Cooplands Bakery last year.
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NewsLast few tickets available for MCA’s Food to Go Conference
There is one week to go until the event on Wednesday 9 March at the Ham Yard Hotel in Soho, featuring itsu, Pret, Leon, Caffè Nero UK, Greggs, Tortilla and many more
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NewsLeon launches Club app
Leon launches the first iteration of its app ‘Leon Club’ today in response to feedback from guests on what they look for in a digital loyalty scheme.
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NewsPotential still exists for Leon US
Following a strategic review at the beginning of 2021, Leon exited the US – closing its four sites – in order to focus on the UK.
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NewsLeon plans 50 UK openings for 2022
The healthy fast food brand has more than doubled its original openings target for next year as it looks build its presence on a national scale.
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NewsEG Group delivers uplift in foodservice profit
The Issa brothers-led business, which acquired Leon in April this year, said that its foodservice operations showed “significant strength”, with gross profit up 36% on a like-for-like basis
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NewsIn pictures: Leon launches debut drive-thru
The launch sees exclusive dishes, a completely vegetarian menu, and an offering that is the brand’s “most accessible yet”
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OpinionLeon and the paradox of Trigger’s broom
The departure of Leon’s long-standing property director Adam Blaker is the latest in a series of senior management exits from the brand, which draw a firm line under the John Vincent era.
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NewsLeon appoints new head of acquisitions
Leon has named Beth Emmens as its new head of acquisitions following the departure of Adam Blaker as property director.
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NewsLeon appoints new marketing director
Mariam French spent 10 years at UK bakery specialist Delice de France heading up marketing and food innovation for its foodservice and retail businesses.
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NewsLeon owner mulls sale
EG group, the petrol station and convenience-store chain which recently bought Leon, may put itself up for sale with a price tag of $15bn.
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NewsLeon achieves ‘pleasing performance’ in Q2
EG Group has said strong progress has been made on the integration of Leon into the group, with “a pleasing performance” seen in the second quarter of 2021.
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NewsAyerst steps down from Leon with Glenn Edwards appointed new MD
Leon has announced that Nick Ayerst has stepped down as managing director of its restaurant business, with Glenn Edwards, currently director of growth and culture at Leon to take up the role of MD with immediate effect.
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Interviews‘Our focus is on protecting the culture that makes Leon special’
The Leon and EG Group deal brings benefits for both parties, with digital developments, drive-thrus and residential locations on the agenda, Leon’s managing director Nick Ayerst tells MCA
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Analysis & InsightDrive-thrus a ‘significant milestone’ for Leon
Restaurant and cafe chains are in a “bunfight” for drive-thru sites as a surge in demand during the pandemic has seen them become one of the most in-demand parts of the property market.
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Analysis & InsightThe growing appeal of the drive-thru
The drive-thru format is attracting attention from a diverse set of operators in the UK. What are some of the key factors for success and how might the format be evolving?