Bakery Greggs has described its third quarter sales as “in line with expectations” with like-for-like sales increasing 2.8%.
The increase has been driven with Greggs’ healthier choice of salads and yoghurts and figures show that total sales grew 5.6% in the 13 weeks to 1st October, with like-for-like sales rising 3.4%.
In this period, the bakery chain has successfully refurbished 145 shops, with an aim of completing 200 this year, as well as opening 103 new shops, including 41 franchised units located in transport areas, however it did close 58 shops.
In a statement, Greggs said: "The popularity of our summer menu including an extended range of Balanced Choice salads and yoghurts supported sales growth in the period."
"We also saw continued strong growth at breakfast time, helped by our strong coffee offer and value deals."
