Greggs enthusiasts may soon have the opportunity to buy sausage rolls and other baked goods from a vending machine. The bakery chain’s executives are exploring the implementation of “unattended retail solutions,” which may involve both automated and manual vending options. Details regarding the launch dates and locations remain undisclosed at this time.
Following the successful introduction of three smaller Greggs Bitesize shops, the company recently announced a 17.9% decrease in its pre-tax profits to £167.4 million for the year ending December 27 compared to the previous year. The decline was attributed in part to challenging market conditions and a period of unusually hot weather.
Despite the profit decrease, Greggs expanded its store network by 121 net openings in 2025, bringing the total to 2,739 locations. Plans for approximately 120 more openings this year are in place, with the company aiming to surpass 3,000 UK shops in the long run.
Roisin Currie, Greggs’ managing director, expressed optimism about a potential increase in consumer spending due to reduced inflationary pressures in the upcoming months. However, she acknowledged that the market environment remains challenging for customers, with disposable income and consumer confidence still under pressure.
Greggs recently confirmed that there are no further price hikes scheduled for the year, following a recent increase in the price of a sausage roll to £1.35 in most stores. The company also reported successful customer engagement at The Golden Flake Tavern, its inaugural pubs offering beer, located in Newcastle’s Fenwick department store.
The tavern has served over 4,000 pints of Gosforth 1939 Lager and more than 1,000 Pink Jammie Fizz cocktails, with the Sausage Roll & Mash dish emerging as a customer favorite.