Leon, founded in London in 2004, built its reputation on a menu of “naturally fast food”, offering salads, wraps, hot boxes and breakfast dishes marketed as a fresher, healthier alternative to traditional fast food.
The chain expanded rapidly in city centres, railway stations and transport hubs, but has struggled in recent years with rising costs and changing trading conditions.
Leon is launching its first ever drive-thru restaurant near Morley on the A650 in 2021. It also has a branch in Leeds.
The business- has now revealed that 23 company‑owned restaurants have ceased trading during a major restructuring process, while its franchised outlets are understood to be unaffected.
Leon went into administration in…