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14

Mar 2023

Last Updated: 14/03/2023
Business
Business

Harrogate fast food restaurant Leon to close

by John Plummer

| 14 Mar, 2023
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Harrogate fast food venue Leon is to close — just nine months after opening.

The Mediterranean-inspired drive-thru and restaurant opened on Wetherby Road at the end of June.

There were concerns that having a drive-thru close to the junction of Wetherby Road and Hookstone Drive would cause traffic problems.

But they failed to materialise and staff were informed yesterday the site will close on April 2.

A source, who asked not to be named, said:

"It is purely down to low sales to my knowledge, it has never been as busy as you would expect a new restaurant to be."


About 20 staff, most of whom are part-time, are affected by the news. The source added:

"There was some discussion about other job roles in the EG group, which owns Leon, but it wasn’t clear exactly what would happen."


Leon's closure will prompt speculation about the future of the site.

EG Group had considered opening a Starbucks on the site and may be tempted to revive those plans.

EG Group is the UK's largest operator of KFC, Greggs and Starbucks franchises.

It has transformed the derelict former dentist site and installed electric vehicle charging points. There is a large car parking area.

The Stray Ferret has approached Leon for comment.



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