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.
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Jun- 2023 -16 JuneAnalysis
Can all restaurants profit from introducing vegan meals?
Many establishments renowned for their non-vegetarian cuisine are cutting down on their meat-based menu as they become more ecologically conscious and look for ways to reduce carbon emissions. Wahaca became one of the first major restaurant chains to remove steak from its menu as part of its sustainability initiative earlier…
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Mar- 2023 -30 MarchFood and Drink
EG Group weighs up £8bn Subway takeover
The EG Group, which owns Asda, is reportedly considering an £8bn takeover of sandwich chain Subway, according to the Sun. Mohsin and Zuber Issa, the owners of EG, are said to be considering adding Subway to its portfolio that already includes Leon and KFC’s biggest franchise. EG Group already has…
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29 MarchCafes and Coffee Shops
Leon opens first South West restaurant in Bath
Leon has opened a new restaurant in Bath, marking its first venture into the South West of England. The restaurant, which opened on 24 March, is located on Stall Street, opposite the famous Roman Baths and housed under a Roman arch. The Bath high street restaurant will be weighted towards…
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13 MarchFeatures
A growing pride: The takeover and expansion of Leon
Tell me a little bit about the history of Leon? Leon was founded in 2004 with the mission to make it easy for everybody to eat and live well. We created Naturally Fast Food and have always championed seasonal, Mediterranean-inspired and free-from food, and we were the first to display…
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Feb- 2023 -27 FebruaryTrade Associations
UKH Scotland calls for pause and review of deposit return scheme
UKHospitality Scotland is calling for the immediate pause and review of the deposit return scheme, citing that it is “marred” by insufficient preparation. The news comes as Scotland is now in the middle of a leadership contest to find a replacement for Nicola Sturgeon, as UKH urges all candidates to…
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24 FebruaryRestaurants
Leon opens two new central London locations
Fast food brand Leon has opened two new restaurants across central London in Earls Court and Hanover Square this week. The new store openings follow the brand’s other recent high-profile London openings, which included Southbank, Battersea, and Brixton. The larger of the two restaurants, which is in Hanover Square, is…
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Jan- 2023 -16 JanuaryBusiness
UKH says lack of support hinders Scottish hospitality
Scottish hospitality businesses are said to be operating at a “significant” disadvantage to those in England and Wales, as a result of the Scottish government’s reluctance to support businesses, according to UK Hospitality. The hospitality organisation has addressed the Scottish government’s finance and public administration committee on the urgent need…
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Dec- 2022 -5 DecemberFood and Drink
Tortilla, Pasta Evangelists and Chicken Shop join Just Eat for Business
Just Eat for Business has announced the launch of three new vendors on its platform, with the addition of Tortilla, Pasta Evangelists and Chicken Shop. Businesses can now access Tortilla, Pasta Evangelists and Chicken Shop amongst over 600 other lunchtime options across the platform. New options for employees will include…
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Oct- 2022 -18 OctoberRestaurants
Leon welcomes three new sites in London
Leon has announced the opening of three new sites across central London, in Euston Rd (26 September), Battersea (10 October) and Brixton (TBC). The news follows several recent London openings including Angel, Waterloo Bridge and Kensington. The group has also confirmed further plans to expand in other areas of London…
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14 OctoberPeople
Comptoir Group appoints new CEO
Comptoir Group, the owner of Comptoir Libanais, has appointed Nick Ayerst as CEO effective from 17 October 2022. Ayerst brings more than 30 years’ experience in the hospitality industry to the role and was previously managing director of Leon, where he joined in 2020 to help restructure its operational model.…
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