Greggs' origins stretch back to the 1930s and the bakery firm is now a feature of many UK high streets
ByJohn Campbell
BBC News NI Economics & Business Editor
The baked goods chain Greggs has confirmed it is planning to open as many as 50 branches across Northern Ireland.
The details are contained in a planning application for what the firm describes as a 'flagship' store on Donegall Square in Belfast city centre.
The company plans to take a unit which is currently occupied by a home furnishing store.
The application states the firm has a "vision" to roll out up to 50 stores.
It currently has one branch in Northern Ireland in a service station on the M2.
The Belfast Telegraph, external first reported the firm's intention to open up to 50 stores last year.
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