The high street bakery chain is well ahead of McDonald’s for early morning sales, but faces a tough fight for evening trade
Food-to-go retailer says purchases made after 4pm growing faster than overall average as it continues expansion
Newcastle-based baker boasts more sites than any rival and more than 8% of the UK’s food-to-go market
UK food-to-go retailer targets more store openings as expanded evening trading and digital business boost sales
Food-to-go retailer reveals plans to boost store portfolio after almost 20% rise in full-year revenues
Most of the baked goods chain’s shops are company-owned, but franchising is giving it an opportunity to grow at low capital cost
UK food-to-go retailer’s chief warns over ‘significant’ inflation from labour costs despite food and energy inflation ‘softening’
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