Leon

Coverage focuses on the strategy, product development, and brand positioning of a UK-born fast food chain known for its health-led approach. Reporting includes menu innovation, sustainability initiatives, retail product lines, digital ordering, and expansion through partnerships and new formats, offering insights for operators tracking fast casual trends and evolving consumer demand in the high street and travel sectors.

  • Aug- 2024 -
    16 August
    Trade AssociationsUKH urges Edinburgh to implement cost recovery to visitor levy

    UKH urges Edinburgh to implement cost recovery to visitor levy

    UKH Scotland has urged the City of Edinburgh Council to adopt the cost recovery mechanism recommended in the draft visitor levy scheme. The draft scheme, which was published ahead of the Policy and Sustainability Committee meeting next week on Thursday 22 August, has recommended that 2.5% of proceeds collected by…

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  • 2 August
    Food and DrinkEdinburgh hospitality braces for sales rise as Fringe begins

    Edinburgh hospitality braces for sales rise as Fringe begins

    Edinburgh hospitality is due to benefit from a major rise in sales as Edinburgh Fringe and other festivals have kicked off today (2 August).  Last year, Edinburgh welcomed almost 250,000 people to its festivals, which helped deliver a 30% rise in average daily sales for hospitality venues in the city…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    18 July
    Food and DrinkRoadchef returns to profitability

    Roadchef returns to profitability

    Roadchef has returned to profitability for the year ended 31 December 2023 after seeing its revenues jump 16.9% to £256m. It comes as the group reported profits before tax of £13.4m for the period, up from a previous loss of £6.6m. The group’s net assets also rose during the year…

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  • 1 July
    BusinessScottish games during Euros boost hospitality sales by a third

    Scottish games during Euros boost hospitality sales by a third

    Scottish hospitality venues have experienced a 33% rise in sales during Scotland’s Euros matches.   The data, which was collected by CGA by NIQ, revealed that the day of Scotland’s game vs Switzerland generated the biggest boost in sales, with an increase of 38% on last year.  Meanwhile, games where Scotland…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    11 June
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 11/06/24

    Today’s news in brief – 11/06/24

    Chicken Cottage has plans to reach 100 outlets worldwide by 2027. The UK-based QSR business currently has more than 60 outlets across the UK and a foothold in Kenya. Chicken Cottage anticipates existing franchise owners will expand their businesses with additional outlets in the UK.  Honeymoon Desserts has opened its…

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  • 11 June
    Food and DrinkHoneymoon Desserts opens first European flagship in London

    Honeymoon Desserts opens first European flagship in London

    Honeymoon Desserts has opened its first European flagship site on a lease at 33 Shaftesbury Avenue, London.  The new restaurant, which comprises 1,303 sq ft and is spread over ground and basement floors, is in the heart of London’s West End and a stone’s throw away from Chinatown.  Neighbours of…

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  • May- 2024 -
    31 May
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 31/05/24

    Today’s news in brief – 31/05/24

    Revolution Bars has ended its formal sales process after it did not receive any proposals relating to the acquisition of the entire issued and to be issued share capital of the company. It comes just days after the company turned down what it called a “highly conditional” offer from rival…

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  • 31 May
    Food and DrinkLeon launches ‘cheapest’ high street coffee subscription

    Leon launches ‘cheapest’ high street coffee subscription

    Natural fast food chain, Leon, has announced the launch of Roast Rewards, which it claims to be the UK’s “cheapest” high street coffee subscription.   For £25 a month, Roast Rewards will allow customers to purchase up to five barista-made drinks a day.  The new subscription will also offer a 20%…

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  • Apr- 2024 -
    19 April
    NewsToday’s news in brief – 19/04/24

    Today’s news in brief – 19/04/24

    Asda has appointed Mac Plumton as the new MD of Leon. He will succeed Ashley Davis, who has served in an interim capacity as MD since November 2023. Plumpton held senior positions at Tapas Revolution for 10 years until 2020, first as operations director and then as MD from November…

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  • 19 April
    PeopleAsda appoints new MD for Leon

    Asda appoints new MD for Leon

    Leon owner Asda has announced the appointment of the former Tapas Revolution executive, Mac Plumton, as the new managing director of the healthy fast food chain.  Plumpton will succeed Ashley Davis, who has served in an interim capacity as MD since November 2023.  Davis is set to depart Leon in…

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