Greggs plc is a British bakery chain. It specialises in savoury products such as bakes, sausage rolls, sandwiches and sweet items including doughnuts and vanilla slices. It is headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
The company’s best selling product is the sausage roll, selling more than two million units weekly. Greggs sell sausage rolls freshly baked in-store individually, or in a pre-baked cold pack of four for customers to heat at home.
Greggs launched a vegan sausage roll in January 2019, made with vegan Quorn. Greggs have a partnership with the Quorn company. Following the release of the vegan sausage roll Greggs had very strong core growth throughout the UK, “paving the way for other fast-food chains to add a vegan option to their menus.” In January 2020 it was announced that the chain would give 25,000 employees a bonus of up to £300 each (totalling £7m) after the vegan sausage roll boosted sales and profits.
Also in January 2020, the chain launched a meat-free version of its steak bake
Greggs offer a variety of breakfast items which are served until 11 am. Bacon rolls and porridge were introduced to their stores in 2010 alongside continental items including croissants and pains au chocolat.