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Leon to End £25 Roast Rewards Coffee Subscription on Jan. 1, 2026

The returning founder says the scheme hindered service quality by overloading baristas.

Overview

  • The chain will discontinue Roast Rewards on January 1, 2026 to prioritise drink quality after staff struggled with volume.
  • Current subscribers will receive a gift of Leon Club loyalty points when the plan ends.
  • The £25-a-month offer allowed up to five coffees per day at least an hour apart and included 20% off food.
  • Returning founder John Vincent has launched a '108' programme to streamline operations and restore the brand's standards.
  • Leon also cites staff wellbeing measures such as Wing Tsun training, and the move aligns with a broader retreat from generous drink subscriptions after Pret scaled back its offer in 2024.