Bayne’s The Family Bakers celebrates 70 years with landmark 70th store opening in Perth
Celebrating a major milestone, Bayne’s The Family Bakers has officially opened its 70th store at Inveralmond Retail Park in Perth, marking 70 years of serving communities across Scotland with fresh, high-quality baked goods.
From its humble beginnings as a home bakery in Lochore, Fife, Bayne’s has grown into a leading name in Scotland’s bakery food-to-go market, renowned for its quality, tradition, and community focus. The company now operates 70 stores across Scotland, with ambitious plans for continued expansion and investment.
Reflecting on the company’s remarkable journey, John Bayne, joint managing director, shared:
“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.”
Bayne’s has expanded strategically over the decades, first moving beyond Fife in 1975, when it opened a shop in Kinross. The 1990s and early 2000s saw further growth into Perth, Dundee, and Monifieth, followed by the company’s first retail park food-to-go shop in Stirling in 2006. Bayne’s later entered Edinburgh in 2012 and Glasgow in 2018, and in 2021, launched its first drive-thru in Hillington. In 2023, the company completed a freezer extension at its bakery to increase production capacity and meet growing demand.
Bayne’s remains committed to customer satisfaction and community engagement. The company’s popular coffee card reward programme offers a free coffee for every eight purchased, while its ‘Moments of Joy’ initiative empowers staff to provide complimentary treats for special occasions.
John Bayne emphasised this focus, stating:
“At Bayne’s, our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Whether it’s through our rewards programme or small moments of kindness, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences.”
Stanley Bayne, chairman of Bayne’s, expressed his pride in the company’s legacy:
“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 celebrating our 70th store today.”
With a strong foundation, a growing presence, and a vision for the future, Bayne’s is set to continue its journey as a cornerstone of Scotland’s bakery industry for years to come.
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