Short answer: Greggs operates roughly 2,400 to 2,650 shops in the UK, with latest estimates clustering around the mid-2,500s as of 2025, depending on how outlets in non-traditional locations are counted. Context and details

• The number of Greggs locations in the UK has been growing steadily for years, crossing the 2,400–2,500 range by the mid-2020s and continuing to rise with new openings in transport hubs, forecourts, rail stations, and shopping areas. This expansion reflects Greggs’ strategic focus on accessibility and a mix of traditional high-street shops with non-traditional formats. [web results show figures around 2,437–2,649 outlets across 2023–2025, with ongoing plans for 140–150 new shops in 2025 and potential long-term targets well above 3,000]

• Industry trackers and company updates as of 2025 indicate:
  • Greggs reported about 2,649 outlets after the first half of 2025, and guidance for 2025 openings of roughly 140–150 new shops, suggesting a year-end count in the 2,780–2,800 range or higher depending on openings and closures.

* Independent aggregators and market-coverage sources during 2024–2025 place the UK total in the vicinity of 2,400–2,600 outlets, with some variance due to counting formats (e.g., stores inside supermarkets or petrol forecourts).

• For comparison and approximate regional distribution:
  • London and Glasgow have historically had the most outlets, with Edinburgh also in the top tier, and a significant portion of shops located in petrol forecourts, rail stations, and airports alongside traditional high-street locations. This mirrors Greggs’ multi-format expansion strategy.

Notes on uncertainty

• Exact counts can vary by date, whether you include shops inside supermarkets or travel hubs, and whether temporary closures are excluded. Recent Reuters reporting (mid-2025) puts the count at 2,649 after a net 31 new stores in early 2025, with projected openings of 140–150 for the year, implying a year-end total that could approach or exceed 2,800 if openings continue at that pace.

• If you need the precise, up-to-the-minute figure for a specific date, I can pull the latest official Greggs disclosures or reputable industry trackers and provide a sourced number.

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