Greggs enthusiasts may soon have the option to buy sausage rolls and other baked goods from a vending machine. The bakery chain’s management is exploring the implementation of automated and manual vending solutions. Although no specific launch date or locations have been disclosed yet, this initiative follows the successful introduction of three smaller Greggs Bitesize shops.
In the latest financial report, Greggs stated that its pre-tax profits decreased by 17.9% to £167.4 million for the year ending December 27, compared to the previous year. The decline in profits was attributed in part to challenging market conditions and unusually hot weather. Despite this, Greggs expanded its presence by opening a net of 121 new stores in 2025, reaching a total of 2,739 locations.
The company aims to further increase its store count by approximately 120 new openings this year, with a long-term goal of surpassing 3,000 shops in the UK. Greggs’ CEO, Roisin Currie, expressed optimism about improved consumer spending due to reduced inflationary pressures in the coming months, emphasizing the ongoing demand for convenient food-on-the-go.
However, Currie also acknowledged the ongoing challenges faced by customers in the current economic environment. She highlighted the need to prepare for another demanding year in 2026, considering factors like consumer confidence and disposable income. Greggs recently confirmed that there are no plans for additional price hikes this year, despite the recent increase in prices for items like the sausage roll and latte.
Moreover, Greggs disclosed that over 20,000 customers have visited The Golden Flake Tavern, the company’s first pub serving beer, located in Newcastle’s Fenwick department store. The establishment has seen significant sales of beverages like Gosforth 1939 Lager and Pink Jammie Fizz cocktails, with the Sausage Roll & Mash dish emerging as a customer favorite.