Greggs

Greggs plc is a British bakery and food-on-the-go retailer headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The company operates a network of shops across the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering a range of baked goods, snacks, and beverages for takeaway, with many locations providing limited or no seating. Greggs is publicly traded on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 100 index.

Greggs was founded in 1939 by John Gregg as a single bakery in Newcastle upon Tyne. It gradually expanded through the latter half of the 20th century, developing a chain of bakery shops that emphasized affordable, freshly produced products. The store-based model and centralized baking facilities helped standardize quality and supply as the business grew into a nationwide chain.

Greggs is best known for its sausage roll, a staple of its range that also includes pies, pasties, sandwiches, cakes, and doughnuts. The company has broadened its menu to include café-style beverages and plant-based options; notably introducing a vegan sausage roll in 2019 and expanding its vegan offerings in subsequent years to meet growing demand for meat-free options.

Greggs operates several central bakeries and distribution facilities that supply its shops. The company has pursued growth through store expansion, product diversification, and convenience-focused formats, including digital ordering channels and delivery partnerships to support take-away and on-the-go consumption.