Greggs plc

Greggs plc is a leading British bakery chain and food-on-the-go retailer, renowned for its fresh, affordable savoury and sweet products. Founded in 1939 by John Gregg in Newcastle upon Tyne, where it remains headquartered, the company specializes in items like sausage rolls, sandwiches, pasties, baked goods, doughnuts, and hot drinks, emphasizing freshly prepared food using responsibly sourced ingredients. Greggs plc operates over 2,600 shops across the UK, including drive-thrus, delivery services via apps and partnerships like Just Eat and Uber, and innovative formats such as Bitesize Greggs in high-footfall areas like train stations. Its vertically integrated supply chain ensures quality control from nine regional bakeries to stores, supporting a business model focused on value, friendly service, and expansion into evening trading and digital channels. As a FTSE 250 constituent, Greggs plc plays a significant role in the UK retail and quick-service food sector, employing around 33,000 people and committing to sustainability goals like net zero by 2040 while contributing to community initiatives through the Greggs Foundation.