A SCOTS bakery chain that some fans have branded “better than Greggs” is opening a new store to celebrate a milestone birthday.
The popular pastry business has today opened the store as part of planned expansions, as they look to make significant investment in the coming years.
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The family-run bakery have struck up a rivalry with a baking behemoth, with some fans calling it ‘better than Greggs’[/caption]
Bayne’s has announced that it will be celebrating its birthday in style as it cuts the red tape on a brand new branch.
The family bakers is opening its 70th shop, celebrating its 70th birthday at Perth‘s Inveralmond Retail Park.
Born in Lochore, Fife, the bakery is known for its Scottish roots and while offering a range of products has its own selection of traditional Scots baked goods on the menu.
A statement from the chain said: “We are over the moon to be celebrating the milestone of our 70th year by opening this brand-new location on the Inveralmond Retail Park – our fourth in Perth!
“Opening officially on Tuesday, we cannot wait to welcome both new and familiar faces to our latest premises.”
Reflecting on seven decades of business, John Bayne, Joint Managing Director, said: “A decade ago, we had 490 colleagues supporting 52 shops.
“Today, we’ve nearly doubled our workforce to 960, ensuring we continue to bring fresh, quality baking to communities across Scotland.
“Looking ahead, we plan to open three to four new shops annually over the next decade while continuing to invest in product innovation and digital transformation to meet evolving customer needs.”
In 1975, Bayne’s took its first steps outside of Fife by expanding to Perthshire.
The business opened its first city shop in Kinross, and has seen further growth to Dundee, and Monifieth in the late 90s and early noughties.
Mr Bayne added: At Bayne’s, our customers are at the heart of everything we do.
“Whether it’s through our popular coffee card reward program, which offers a free coffee for every eight purchased, or our ‘Moments of Joy’ initiative, which empowers staff to provide complimentary treats for special occasions, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences.”
Stanley Bayne, Chairman of Bayne’s said: “Seventy shops in our 70th year – it’s a milestone that fills me with immense pride.
“My father, John, would be incredibly proud to see how far we’ve come; from opening our first shop in 1954 to opening our 70th shop today.
“Our success is a tribute to the generations of colleagues and bakers who have kept our ovens warm and our customers smiling.
“This new Perth shop is a symbol of our enduring commitment to Scottish baking traditions and the communities we serve.”
The chain has attracted a huge local fan base over the years, and has struck up a rivalry with some of the baking industries elite.
Some fans have even described the food as “better than Greggs“.
Reacting to the news, one fan wrote: “Bring back the Paris bun! What better way to celebrate 70 years!
Another penned: “Best chain of bakery shops ever, four in Perth, we are so lucky.
A third added: “Good luck, and lots of love, you’ll smash it.”
