{"id":16172,"date":"2022-09-27T09:00:22","date_gmt":"2022-09-27T08:00:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/?p=16172"},"modified":"2023-01-08T17:20:25","modified_gmt":"2023-01-08T17:20:25","slug":"greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join\/","title":{"rendered":"Greggs Franchise: 3 Reasons To Join"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #101010;color:#101010\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join\/#a-brief-history-of-greggs\" >A Brief History Of Greggs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join\/#a-necessary-transition\" >A Necessary Transition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join\/#whats-on-a-greggs-menu\" >What\u2019s On A Greggs Menu?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join\/#greggs-unique-franchise-business-model\" >Greggs Unique Franchise Business Model<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join\/#3-reasons-to-become-a-greggs-franchisee\" >3 Reasons To Become A Greggs Franchisee<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join\/#1-steady-growth-in-the-sector\" >1. Steady Growth In The Sector<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join\/#2-opportunity-to-flex-your-management-muscle\" >2. Opportunity To Flex Your Management Muscle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join\/#3-high-profile-name\" >3. High-Profile Name<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"#\" data-href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/greggs-franchise-3-reasons-to-join\/#taste-success-with-greggs\" >Taste Success With Greggs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><p>With over 2,000 shops, 20,000 employees, and over 2 million customers worldwide, Greggs is one of the UK&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/hot-trending-franchises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">fastest-growing<\/a> bakery and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/food-franchises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food<\/a> on-the-go brands.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s learn everything there is to know about this iconic hot-goods franchise and find out if you\u2019re the right fit to become a Greggs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/do-you-want-to-be-a-franchisee\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">franchisee<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-brief-history-of-greggs\"><\/span>A Brief History Of Greggs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greggs.co.uk\/menu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gregg\u2019s<\/a> dates back over 80 years to John Gregg\u2019s first \u201c bakery\u201d in Tyneside in 1939.<\/p>\n<p>The store had no storefront for the first 12 years of its service. It operated more as a bicycle delivery service, distributing John Gregg\u2019s fresh eggs and yeast to the hungry patrons of Newcastle.<\/p>\n<p>It wasn\u2019t until 1951 that Gregg opened his first bakery in Gosforth, with the business soon finding its niche and becoming a staple of the local community.<\/p>\n<p>Gregg passed away in 1964, transferring the business to his sons, Ian and Colin. The two Greggs spearheaded an ambitious business strategy to improve customer acquisition and organic growth. They soon established locations in towns across the UK, including the city centres of Leeds, Manchester, Kent, and London.<\/p>\n<p>Over the next years and decades, their strategy proved wildly successful as sales skyrocketed and new branches of the bakery chain multiplied to 1500 by 2011.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"a-necessary-transition\"><\/span>A Necessary Transition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>As supermarket competitors crowded the bakery sector, Greggs transitioned to the \u201cfood-on-the-go\u201d market, allowing their iconic sausage roll and sandwiches to lead the way.<\/p>\n<p>In the latest year for which data are available, 2019, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoominfo.com\/c\/greggs-plc\/119719510\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sales grew to \u00a31.17 billion<\/a> while pre-tax profits soared nearly 30% year-over-year.<\/p>\n<p>Today, there are over 300 Greggs franchises in the UK, with many operating in partnership with convenience store and service station owners.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its brick-and-mortar stores, Greggs is famous for its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greggs.co.uk\/app\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lucrative rewards app<\/a>. Whenever a customer makes an in-store purchase, they\u2019re entered into a lottery to receive exclusive prize draws, a free cup of coffee, or a birthday treat.<\/p>\n<p>While the franchise has evolved from its local bakery roots, it\u2019s become one of the leading hot food brands in Europe and discovered a new niche within an ever-changing market.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16176\" title=\"greggs franchise pastries\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"greggs franchise pastries\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-1392x928.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-1920x1280.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4-1260x840.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image4.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"whats-on-a-greggs-menu\"><\/span>What\u2019s On A Greggs Menu?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve never popped into a Greggs for a quick bite, you\u2019d be one of the few in all of the UK. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/news\/articles\/2022-08-02\/greggs-sales-rise-even-as-inflation-hits-uk-baker-s-profit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">80% of their total income<\/a> funnels from their food on-the-go sales.<\/p>\n<p>Greggs\u2019 menu is filled with baked goods like melts, pasties, sausage rolls, and piping-hot meals like pasta, pizza, and sandwiches. In-store, you\u2019ll also find mouthwatering drinks like coffee and tea, along with sweet desserts like doughnuts, muffins, brownies, and shortbreads.<\/p>\n<p>As more customers adopt plant-based diets, Greggs is adapting to changing tastes. They launched a Quorn-filled vegan sausage roll in January 2019 and quickly discovered found their supplies dwindling with ravenous demand. The chain is rapidly developing more vegetarian and vegan options for those with dietary restrictions.<\/p>\n<p>Greggs is also one of the leading hot drink retailers in the country, surpassing Starbucks in 2019 to become the third most popular coffee seller in the UK, only behind <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/what-is-a-mcdonalds-franchise-and-do-they-sell-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">McDonald\u2019s<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/does-costa-coffee-franchise-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Costa<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"greggs-unique-franchise-business-model\"><\/span>Greggs Unique Franchise Business Model<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Greggs&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/you-need-a-franchise-business-plan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">franchise business model<\/a> is one of the most unique in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>While its traditional standalone stores have dwindled, the franchise has found its home by attaching itself to corporate partners in locations that might be difficult to operate a company-managed shop.<\/p>\n<p>For most of its history, Greggs kept their store management in-house to exercise greater control and company cohesion. However, they have recently absorbed franchising into their business model, with dozens of stores operating in difficult locations.<\/p>\n<p>Think educational establishments, motorway service stations, and any nook and cranny you could think of with a heavy foot and car traffic flow. The more people move, the hungrier the customer.<\/p>\n<p>Some of Greggs&#8217;s biggest franchise partners are Applegreen, Blakemore Retail, Moto, and Euro Garages. This creates a symbiotic relationship between the firms, giving Greggs the foot traffic and real estate it craves while offering the partner\u2019s customers a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/most-popular-food-franchises-in-the-uk-and-how-much-they-cost\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">hot food retailer<\/a> with a tremendous track record.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-reasons-to-become-a-greggs-franchisee\"><\/span>3 Reasons To Become A Greggs Franchisee<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" td-center aligncenter wp-image-16173 size-large\" title=\"3 reasons to join the greggs franchise | franchise local uk\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1024x715.png\" alt=\"3 reasons to join the greggs franchise | franchise local uk\" width=\"696\" height=\"486\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1024x715.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-768x536.png 768w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1536x1072.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-150x105.png 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-600x419.png 600w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-696x486.png 696w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1392x971.png 1392w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1068x745.png 1068w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1920x1340.png 1920w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-602x420.png 602w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-1204x840.png 1204w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-100x70.png 100w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1-200x140.png 200w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image1.png 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1-steady-growth-in-the-sector\"><\/span>1. Steady Growth In The Sector<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The UK has no shortage of top players in the baked goods sector. The vast majority who have achieved widespread brand recognition specialise in business models dominated by a single item, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/opening-a-cinnabon-in-the-uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cinnabon<\/a> or Dunkin\u2019 Donuts.<\/p>\n<p>Greggs is different. They offer a wide variety of goods and hot beverages, ensuring customers that they\u2019ll always have a delicious option or two to choose from, no matter what they\u2019re craving.<\/p>\n<p>Market research company IDG predicts that the food-on-the-go sector will grow at around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.igd.com\/articles\/article-viewer\/t\/food-to-go-market-recovering-faster-than-expected-according-to-igd\/i\/28531\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">26.5% over the next five years<\/a>, double the 12.5% rate of the total food retail sector in the UK.<\/p>\n<p>Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.greggsfamily.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greggs Careers<\/a> to find out more about this hot food retailer and discover if you\u2019re the right fit.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2-opportunity-to-flex-your-management-muscle\"><\/span>2. Opportunity To Flex Your Management Muscle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you want to become a multi-unit franchisee of Greggs, you\u2019ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your management skills.<\/p>\n<p>Think motivation, delegation, and organisation. Greggs only achieved its current size and status by training store operators to become well-oiled machines and then trusting those employees to get the job done.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, if you don\u2019t have much management <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/do-you-need-experience-to-run-a-franchise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">experience<\/a>, Greggs can help. They offer comprehensive training in the initial startup period and ongoing lessons and support throughout your tenure.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3-high-profile-name\"><\/span>3. High-Profile Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Over its 80+ year history, Greggs has established itself as one of the leading hot food distributors in the UK, and its reputation across Great Britain is nearly legendary.<\/p>\n<p>Whenever someone craves a sausage roll, pastie, doughnut, or midnight coffee, their minds inevitably wander to Greggs.<\/p>\n<p>While other franchise opportunities might offer limited sector penetration, Greggs\u2019 brand awareness is already at an all-time high. Instead, your main goal as a Greggs franchisee is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/running-a-successful-franchise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maximise sales and improve return-on-investment ratios<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-16175\" title=\"greggs franchise sausage rolls\" src=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-1024x700.jpg\" alt=\"greggs franchise sausage rolls\" width=\"696\" height=\"476\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-1024x700.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-768x525.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-1536x1050.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-218x150.jpg 218w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-600x410.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-696x476.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-1392x952.jpg 1392w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-1068x730.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-1920x1313.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-614x420.jpg 614w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2-1228x840.jpg 1228w, https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/image3-2.jpg 1999w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"taste-success-with-greggs\"><\/span>Taste Success With Greggs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Greggs isn\u2019t just a hot goods retailer \u2014 it\u2019s one of the most widely recognised and historically successful bakery chains in Europe.<\/p>\n<p>They\u2019ve adapted their menu to suit shifting customer needs through the years. They\u2019ve transformed John Gregg\u2019s original eggs and yeast delivery service into an international behemoth that delivers sweet pastries, savoury sausage rolls, and hot beverages to millions daily.<\/p>\n<p>Greggs is food on the go&#8217;s past, present, and future. With Greggs franchise cost <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/low-cost-franchise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">relatively low<\/a> for hot food retailers, there\u2019s no reason not to find out if you\u2019re the right fit for the Greggs family.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in exploring other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/industries\/food-franchises\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">food-focused franchises<\/a>, browse our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/categories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ever-expanding directory<\/a> filled with up-and-coming franchises like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/tubz-brands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tubz Brands<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.franchiselocal.co.uk\/local-eats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Eats<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With over 2,000 shops, 20,000 employees, and over 2 million customers worldwide, Greggs is one of the UK&#8217;s fastest-growing bakery and food on-the-go brands. Let\u2019s learn everything there is to know about this iconic hot-goods franchise and find out if you\u2019re the right fit to become a Greggs franchisee. 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