Leon Restaurants Will Close Twenty Three Sites After Restructuring

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Approximately 280 employees might lose their jobs. That’s a lot of people who will no longer have to explain why “The Full English” wrap doesn’t actually have an egg in it. I’m making jokes, but it’s grim. The company says it’s trying to move people to other stores, which is like trying to fit a feral cat into a mini-suitcase. Difficult, but noble.

These staff members are the real heroes. They’ve dealt with customers who ask, “Is the vegan mozzarella really stretchy?” The answer is always, “Not really, but try it.”

The ‘Good News’ (Sort Of)

Here is the paradoxical bit: Leon still has about 70 sites left. So it’s not dying, it’s just doing a diet. The company is also rolling out new “drive-through” locations and smaller formats. In other words: they are learning that selling a $10 salad to a person stuck in traffic is harder than it sounds.

Also, the brand itself is still owned by the giant EG Group, which also owns a ton of gas stations. So, your beloved Leon might soon be sitting next to a petrol pump. The romance of a quick, guilt-free meal is slowly being replaced by the romance of filling up your Nissan Qashqai.

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