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NewsLeon co-founder: Britain’s political system is ‘adversarial and not constructive’
John Vincent described his frustration that ministers could change job at any moment
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Analysis & FeaturesCan John Vincent strike the right balance in Leon’s ‘new era’?
The founder is taking Leon back to its roots, but trends move quickly
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NewsLeon owner to inject £2.5m into food chain as 23 restaurant closures confirmed
The healthy fast food chain said it would emerge as a ‘smaller but stronger business’
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NewsLeon launches larger portions and brings back original menu items in range reset
From 29 April, Leon will be introducing a new Mushroom Magic Rice Box and bringing back its Grilled Chicken Rice Boxes
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NewsFormer Leon franchise boss returns to run restaurant operations
Scovell initially joined the healthy fast food chain in 2016, where he led franchising across the UK and internationally
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NewsLeon brings back Fish Finger Wrap as it kicks off Icon Dishes series
It marks the return of one of the healthy fast-food brand’s ‘most-loved dishes’
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NewsChris Burford returns to Leon as chief financial officer
He previously played a key role in the healthy fast food chain’s sale to EG Group in 2021
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Analysis & FeaturesFried chicken, matcha lattes and pizza: Top food-to-go shake-ups of 2025
2025 was the year of fried chicken and matcha lattes, helping some in the hospitality industry thrive following a tough few years
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NewsLeon appoints administrators with several restaurants set to close
The restructuring will involve the closure of several of Leon’s restaurants and a number of job losses
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NewsLeon to retire Roast Rewards coffee subscription
It comes as new owner John Vincent plans to ‘restore quality to the heart of the business’
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2025: Meat & poultry
Boasting 100% chicken thigh coated in a gluten-free crumb, our judges praised a ‘crispy, crunchy coating with good mouthfeel and a soft, moist chicken interior’
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Events & AwardsThe Grocer’s New Product & Packaging Awards 2025: Rice, pulses & pasta
Inspired by favourites from its restaurant menu, this vegetarian curry combines plant-based protein, fibre and plenty of pulses, herbs and spices
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NewsAsda sells Leon back to co-founder John Vincent
The undisclosed deal includes 46 Leon restaurants, 20 UK franchises and three franchise sites in the Netherlands
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NewsLeon launches ‘Twisted Christmas’ 2025 menu
The festive menu will land in restaurants nationwide from 5 November
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Analysis & FeaturesIs Henry Dimbleby right about Asda destroying Leon’s brand ethos?
Dimbleby has warned that a shift to unhealthier options could “destroy” Leon. What’s changed for the brand, and is it really in jeopardy under Asda?
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NewsLeon co-founder warns Asda ownership could ‘destroy the brand’
Henry Dimbleby co-founded Leon in 2004 before selling the food-to-go chain in 2021 to EG Group. It was then acquired by Asda in 2023
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NewsLeon launches sharing salads on Just Eat for Business
Leon’s new menu has been tailored specifically for workplace dining, with each salad serving up to six people
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NewsLeon adds microwave meals and frozen ‘favourites’ to grocery range
The push marks ‘a significant milestone for Leon Grocery’, which has increased its distribution by 40%
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NewsLeon launches new festive menu double the size of last year’s
The chain has boosted its festive menu with five new items
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NewsLeon ‘actively exploring’ expansion despite plunging further into red
Leon sales are still well below pre-pandemic levels, despite increasing by 24% in 2023