Upper Crust (restaurant chain) facts for kids
Upper Crust is a well-known international chain of restaurants. They are famous for their delicious baguettes. You can often find Upper Crust restaurants in places where many people travel. This includes train stations and airports.
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| Wholly owned subsidiary | |
| Industry | Food and drink |
| Founded | 1986 in London Waterloo Station |
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Number of locations
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100 (2019) |
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Area served
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United Kingdom, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Spain, Egypt |
| Products | Baguettes, coffee, sandwiches |
| Parent | Select Service Partner |
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About Upper Crust
Upper Crust is a global company that sells food. They specialize in fresh baguettes. You will mostly see their shops in busy travel hubs. These include railway stations and airport terminals.
Where You Can Find Upper Crust
Upper Crust has many locations around the world. In Norway, you can find them at the central railway station in Oslo. There is also a shop at the Elkjøp Megastore in Lørenskog. Sweden has three Upper Crust shops in Stockholm. Two are at the central railway station. One is at the nearby bus terminal, Cityterminalen. There is also one in Gothenburg Central Station.
The company has also opened shops in shopping centers. One example is at the Bridgend Designer Outlet in South Wales. You can also find Upper Crust at many airports. These include Cairo Airport and Helsinki Airport. Other airport locations are in Norway and the United States. In the past, they even had shops in Australia.
The Story of Upper Crust
The very first Upper Crust shop opened in 1986. It was started by a company called Travellers Fare. This company was part of British Rail. The first shop was at London Waterloo station. Today, Upper Crust is owned by a larger company. This company is called SSP Group.
During a challenging time for many businesses, SSP Group made changes. They worked to keep their companies strong. This included Upper Crust and other food chains.
What Upper Crust Sells
Upper Crust is famous for its baguettes. They offer many different fillings. For breakfast, you can find special breakfast baguettes. Other popular choices include Ham and Cheddar. You can also get Tuna Mayo or a BLT. They also have vegetarian options like Cheese and Tomato.
Besides baguettes, Upper Crust sells sweet treats. You can choose from various muffins and danishes. They also offer scones, brownies, and flapjacks. These are available all day long.
Drinks and More
Upper Crust offers a wide range of drinks. They have hot drinks like coffee. You can get an Americano, latte, or cappuccino. They also serve different kinds of tea. Hot chocolate is another warm drink option.
For cold drinks, they have fizzy sodas. These include Coke and Sprite. You can also buy still or sparkling water. Fruit juices and smoothies are also available. Some shops even make fresh smoothies right there.
Being Sustainable
Upper Crust cares about where their food comes from. In 2011, a magazine looked at fish sandwiches in London. The survey checked how sustainably the fish was sourced. It also looked at how much information was given to customers. Upper Crust received a rating about their fish sourcing. They continue to work on providing clear information about their ingredients.
