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News · 30 November 2025

Gail's Bakery Plans Major UK Expansion with 40 New Outlets as Sales Surge to £278m

Gail's Bakery Plans Major UK Expansion with 40 New Outlets as Sales Surge to £278m

Premium bakery chain Gail's is targeting 30-40 new outlet openings in 2025, driven by strong sales growth that reached £278m in the last financial year. The expansion aims to achieve £300m in revenue despite rising operational costs from increased wages and reduced business rates relief. The upmarket chain opened 36 new bakeries last year and benefits from increased supermarket sales partnerships, with parent company Bread Holdings potentially valued at £500m in a rumoured sale process.

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