Greggs’ new menu helps bake in sales growth, shares rise
Key takeaways
- That helped like-for-like sales in company-managed shops rise 2.5% in the first 19 weeks of 2026, markedly improving to 3.3% in the most recent 10 weeks, the company said.
- RBC Europe Limited analyst Ross Broadfoot called the results encouraging, noting the improving volume trend was particularly positive given some may have expected worse given the current climate.
- About half of its 2027 energy and fuel requirements are also fixed, the company said.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Greggs said on Tuesday its comparable sales rose 3.3% in the last 10 weeks as its new menu items proved a hit with customers, sending shares of UK’s biggest fast food chain up over 6%, despite the risk of rising costs from the Iran war.
Greggs, known for its sausage rolls and sweet treats, said its new chicken roll, launched in April, had quickly become a customer favourite, while expanded salad options such as chicken caesar and protein-rich options appealed to more health-conscious diners.
That helped like-for-like sales in company-managed shops rise 2.5% in the first 19 weeks of 2026, markedly improving to 3.3% in the most recent 10 weeks, the company said.