Why it matters: The temporary signage has been in place for months, leading to resident complaints about the impact on the street's appearance.
The details: Greggs confirmed the original signage broke and had to be removed for safety reasons. A spokesperson said the company is in the process of getting a new sign fabricated and that it would be fitted as soon as possible, though no specific timeframe was given.
The Upper Brook Street branch has been operating with a temporary vinyl banner attached to the upper floors as a makeshift sign since the original shopfront signage was removed months ago.
What they're saying: A Greggs spokesperson described the replacement signage as a "priority" for the company.
Multiple residents have expressed frustration with the temporary arrangement. One resident called it an "eyesore," and another questioned the delay, saying: "It's not like they can't afford it. It looks awful and really brings the street down."
For context: Greggs made a pre-tax profit of £203.9 million last year and is set to have its second consecutive £2 billion year of revenue.
The bottom line: While residents raised valid concerns about the branch's appearance, Greggs has explained the safety reasons behind the sign removal and committed to prioritising the installation of replacement signage.
