Greggs reports steady growth in Q3
Greggs posts 6.1% Q3 sales growth, expands shop network and launches new menu items
Greggs has delivered another quarter of growth despite challenging market conditions, with total sales up 6.1% for the 13 weeks to 27 September 2025.
Like-for-like sales in company-managed shops rose by 1.5% compared with the same period in 2024, supported by a strong finish to the quarter following heat-affected trading in July.
Year-to-date sales are up 6.7% with like-for-like sales increasing 2.2%.
Autumnal menu
The high street bakery chain continues to attract customers with a mix of value and innovation.
Its new “Big Deal” meal offer, priced from £5, combines sandwiches or salads with a drink and a side, while protein-led launches such as Egg Pots and Protein Shakes have been introduced to meet demand for healthier on-the-go choices.
Sourdough toasties and upgraded sandwich ranges have broadened the menu, alongside popular limited-edition items including the Pulled Pork Sandwich, now rolled out to 350 shops, and the return of the Vegan Lattice.
Seasonal favourites such as the Pumpkin Spice Latte, Toffee Fudge Muffin and Pumpkin Spice Doughnut are also helping drive autumn sales.
Expansion
Shop expansion remains central to Greggs’ strategy.
In the year to date, the company has opened 130 new shops and closed 73, including 39 relocations, giving a net increase of 57 and bringing the total estate to 2,675 stores.
Third-quarter openings included new supermarket sites with Tesco and Sainsbury’s, while some high street outlets were relocated to larger premises with more facilities.
Greggs expects to finish 2025 with around 120 net new openings and has a strong pipeline heading into 2026.
To support its growing estate, Greggs is investing heavily in supply chain capacity.
The company said its outlook for cost inflation in 2025 has marginally improved and operational costs remain well managed. With its full-year expectations unchanged, Greggs remains confident about the strategic opportunities ahead as it evolves its offer, grows its estate and continues to make the brand more accessible across the UK.
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