GREGGS is testing out a huge change in stores and it could help you skip queues in bakeries.
The steak-bake champion is trialling self service screens at a number of stores across the North-East.
Greggs is trialling self-service screens at a number of stores across the North East[/caption]
Up to 10 of its bakeries have been fitted with the tech, which allows punters to browse the menu, order and pay via a touch screen.
The test is still in the very early stages of development and is understood to have been rolled out this year.
It is not guaranteed that all of its bakeries will be fitted with the technology when the trial ends.
And it is also worth noting that punters can still go up to the till to pay and place an order with staff.
A handful of Gregg lovers have already spotted the change at their local branch.
One punter said: “Ordering without having my pronunciation of mocha being judged? Sounds good to me.”
And another added: “You can still order at the till and use these, so I don’t see the problem? I prefer using a screen so I can check the whole menu.”
Self-service screens are becoming a common feature at fast food joints across the UK.
McDonald’s has offered the service since around 2015, with KFC also offering it as an option since 2017.
Healthy cafe chain Leon also offers the service for customers.
It is the latest shake-up from the no-frills bakery.
Greggs has ditched self-serve fridges in a number of stores to try to tackle soaring shoplifting rates.
Items such as sandwiches and bottled drinks have been moved behind the counter in at least five of its branches.
It followed a Sun investigation which showed that brazen thieves were targeting some shops every 20 minutes.
More Greggs news
Greggs has also revealed its new autumn menu ahead of the colder months.
That includes a brand new Chicken Fajita Bake.
The bake comes with grilled peppers and spicy fajita sauce, wrapped in puff pastry and topped with a black pepper crumb.
Elsewhere, those with a sweet tooth can try its pumpkin spice latte.
The hot beverage costs £2.75, which makes its cheaper than what Starbucks charges.
The major coffee giant charging £4.90 for the smallest size of the drink.
You can check out the full list of menu items below:
- Chicken Fajita Bake, £2.10, 419 calories
- Firecracker Crispy Chicken Burger, £4.00, 521 calories
- Firecracker Chicken Wrap, £3.80, 490 calories
- Pumpkin Spice Latte, £2.75, 208 calories
- Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte, £3.10, 170 calories
- Caramel Mocha, £2.80, 336 calories
- Caramel Hot Chocolate, £2.80, 332 calories
- Cheese and Ham Toastie, £3.65, 543 calories
- Cheese and Onion Chutney Toastie, £3.65, 530 calories
- BBQ Chicken Toastie, £3.65, 619 calories
- Pizza Box Hot Firecracker (6), £9.95, 628 calories per slice
- Pumpkin Spice Doughnut, £1.40, 310 calories
- Toffee Fudge Muffin, £1.55, 352 calories
- Free Range Egg Pot (2 pack), £1.60, 127 calories
How to save money on your takeaway
TAKEAWAYS taste great but they can hit you hard on your wallet. Here are some tips on how to save on your delivery:
Cashback websites– TopCashback and Quidco will pay you to order your takeaway through them. They’re paid by retailers for every click that comes to their website from the cashback site, which eventually trickles down to you. So you’ll get cashback on orders placed through them.
Discount codes – Check sites like VoucherCodes for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Buy it from the shops – Okay, it might not taste exactly the same but you’ll save the most money by picking up your favourite dish from your local supermarket.
Student discounts – If you’re in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It’s always worth asking before you place your order.
