All Leon articles – Page 4
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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
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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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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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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 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.