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Leon Faces Closure, Job Cuts Amid Sales Decline

12/4/2025

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Leon may close locations and cut jobs due to ongoing post-Covid struggles.
John Vincent, co-founder who reacquired the chain in October, reported sales fell from £64.9 million in 2023 to £62.5 million in 2024, with a pre-tax loss of £8.38 million.
He blamed previous management for cost-cutting that harmed sales.
He plans to streamline menus to improve cleanliness and to weigh the future of self-checkout kiosks.

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Story summary

Leon may close locations and cut jobs due to ongoing post-Covid struggles.
John Vincent, co-founder who reacquired the chain in October, reported sales fell from £64.9 million in 2023 to £62.5 million in 2024, with a pre-tax loss of £8.38 million.
He blamed previous management for cost-cutting that harmed sales.
He plans to streamline menus to improve cleanliness and to weigh the future of self-checkout kiosks.