The long-lasting UK bakery chain will launch its first enlargement exterior the nation later this yr, together with specialty gadgets providing a style of ‘island life’.
The brand new department will open within the Spanish airport later this yr (Picture: Greggs/PA Wire)
Greggs is ready to open its first worldwide department in Tenerife, providing a spread of acquainted bakes alongside Spanish fare to cater to native tastes. The favored UK bakery chain will launch its first enlargement exterior the nation in practically 20 years within the coming months, with a brand new base on the island’s South Airport enabling Brits to purchase its well-known sausage rolls whereas on vacation.
The model is collaborating with Lagarde Journey Retail to open the brand new outlet, which might be within the departures space and has been described as a “take a look at” of “spreading our wings in an abroad setting”.
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Alongside Greggs’ signature candy and savoury baked items, the department will supply a Spanish Omelette Roll and freshly squeezed orange juice in a bid to “give clients a refreshing style of island life”. It’ll goal the roughly 13 million UK holidaymakers who journey by the main Spanish airport yearly, making up roughly half of the general footfall.
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Brits will be capable to benefit from the bakery chain’s signature sausage rolls whereas on vacation (Picture: PA)
In addition to promoting on-the-go fare, the bakery will supply seating for as much as 92 clients.
Greggs chief government Roisin Currie mentioned: “Tenerife South Airport is a hub for hundreds of thousands of UK and worldwide passengers every year, making it the perfect location to check spreading our wings in an abroad setting.
“It is an thrilling milestone for Greggs as we deliver a slice of dwelling to the Canaries, and we’re assured our great-value providing will resonate simply as properly beneath the Spanish solar because it does on the UK excessive road.”
Javier Cagigal, chief government of Lagardere Journey Retail Spain and Portugal, added: “We’re delighted to companion with Greggs to deliver such a well-loved model into Tenerife South Airport for the very first time.”
He added: “As passengers head dwelling, this new opening provides them a well-known, comforting selection in departures – whether or not that is a final deal with, a relaxed sit-down second or one thing to ease the journey dwelling.”
It comes after one other iconic UK model, Wetherspoons, additionally opened its first pub in mainland Europe in February.
Early success has seen two extra websites in Spain earmarked by the hospitality agency to open over the subsequent yr in terminals one and two at Barcelona-El Prat Airport.
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