Leon to double in size over the next year

Fast casual food chain Leon this month opened the first of twelve new sites planned for the next year.

The new format restaurant in More London, near City hall and HMS Belfast, started its first week as one of the three highest taking sites in the company's portfolio.

"What has always driven us is the belief that we can create fast food as it might be in heaven. This beautiful new restaurant is the closest we have yet come to achieving this dream," said co-founder John Vincent.

Meanwhile, Leon has been chosen as the only fast food restaurant in its new Terminal 2. The business plans to open twelve sites in the next year. "Over the last year we have improved our offer. We believe our food is better than ever and we now have dishes at prices to fit all budgets. It is time to take Leon to more people," said Vincent.

Leon, which was founded in 2004, currently has thirteen restaurants in London, including one at Bluewater in Kent and one in Heathrow's Terminal 3.