GREGGS PLC

PaymentCheck Score 2025
68Fair
0.6vs last year
#2579 in UK
#92 in Lifestyle And Entertainment
#40 in North East

Company Information

Company Number
00502851
Registered Address
Greggs House, Quorum Business Park, Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom, NE12 8BU
Status
Active
Employee Count
26,928
Turnover
£1,512,800,000
EBITDA
£271,100,000

Additional Details

Company Type
Public limited Company
Incorporated On
29 December 1951
Nature of Business
10710 - Manufacture of bread; manufacture of fresh pastry goods and cakes
47240 - Retail sale of bread, cakes, flour confectionery and sugar confectionery in specialised stores
Industries
Lifestyle And Entertainment
Region
North East

Time to Pay

Average Time to Pay
33 days
Shortest Period:45 days
Longest Period:60 days
Max Contractual:60 days

Payment Timeline

Within 30 Days
42%
31-60 Days
57%
After 60 Days
1%
Not Paid Within Terms7%

Payment Features

Participates in Codes✗ No
E-Invoicing✗ No
Supply Chain Finance✗ No

Payment Score History

Excellent (80+) Good (60-79) Fair (40-59) Poor (20-39) Very Poor (<20)

Performance Reports History

Reporting Period Filed: 2025-07-27
Reporting PeriodFiling DateAverage Time to Pay (days)Paid within 30 daysPaid 31-60 daysPaid after 60 daysNot Paid within Terms
29 Dec 2024 - 28 Jun 202527 Jul 20253342%57%1%7%
31 Dec 2023 - 29 Jun 202418 Jul 20243340%59%1%6%
01 Jul 2023 - 30 Dec 202315 Jan 20243341%58%1%5%
02 Jul 2022 - 31 Dec 202225 Jan 20233240%59%1%7%
02 Jan 2022 - 01 Jul 202218 Jul 20223142%57%1%6%
03 Jul 2021 - 01 Jan 202228 Jan 20223537%62%1%8%
30 Jul 2019 - 28 Dec 201928 Jan 20203429%70%1%6%
30 Dec 2018 - 29 Jun 201924 Jul 20193427%72%1%5%
01 Jul 2018 - 29 Dec 201824 Jan 20193428%71%1%6%

Payment Time Trends

Payment Distribution Trends

Invoice Payment Practices

This information is as reported by the business, and responses are in their own words.

Payment Terms

Standard payment terms

Our standard payment terms are 45 days from receipt of invoice. Full purchasing terms and conditions are available on our Corporate website. Link: https://corporate.greggs.co.uk/suppliers#terms-and-conditions

Were there any changes to the standard payment terms in the reporting period?

No information available

Any other information about payment terms

No additional information

Maximum contractual payment period agreed

60

Dispute Resolution Process

Disputes relating to payment are managed by Greggs’ Procurement department. Where there is an on-going dispute we always endeavour to reach a mutually acceptable solution, operating within Greggs Values with the objective of both parties needing to be comfortable with any agreement.

Other Payment Information

Has this business signed up to a code of conduct or standards on payment practices?

For example, signatories to The Prompt Payment Code must commit to paying 95% of their invoices within 60 days.

Does this business offer e-invoicing in relation to qualifying contracts?

This is where suppliers can electronically submit and track invoices. It's not just allowing suppliers to email them an invoice.

Does this business offer supply chain finance?

This is where a supplier who has submitted an invoice can be paid by a third-party finance provider earlier than the agreed payment date. The business would then pay the finance provider the invoiced sum.

Under its payment practices and policies, can this business deduct sums from payments under qualifying contracts as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

During the reporting period, did the business deduct sums from payments as a charge for remaining on a supplier list?

No information available

Company Summary

GREGGS PLC is a well-known British bakery chain that specializes in producing and selling baked goods such as pastries, sandwiches, and cakes. The company was founded in 1939 and has since grown to over 2,000 stores across the United Kingdom.

The company is committed to sustainability and has implemented various initiatives to reduce its environmental impact. This includes using energy-efficient equipment, sourcing ingredients from sustainable suppliers, and reducing food waste through donations to charities.

GREGGS PLC offers a wide range of products, including their famous sausage rolls, vegan and vegetarian options, and freshly baked bread. They also have a breakfast menu and a selection of hot and cold drinks.

The company's key people include Roger Whiteside, the Chief Executive Officer, and Richard Hutton, the Chief Financial Officer. They are supported by a team of experienced executives and employees who are dedicated to providing high-quality products and services to their customers.

For more information on GREGGS PLC, their products, and their sustainability program, visit their website at www.greggs.co.uk. Their registered office address is Fernwood House, Clayton Road, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 1TL. Customers can also contact them at 0191 281 7721 or through their social media channels.

Financial Metrics

Cash
£191,600,000
Net Worth
£432,500,000
Total Current Assets
£283,000,000
Total Current Liabilities
£244,100,000

Company Location