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Danielle Kate Wroe & Aaron Morris

People are only just figuring out that Greggs pasties have 'secret' markings on the crust

North East residents will be well-acquainted with Greggs and how it serves up delicious and affordable hot and cold treats day in, day out.

It's a little known fact too, that the British institution sells more sausage rolls than McDonald's does Big Macs - just to give you an inkling as to how successful the chain is.

From humble roots as a solo shop in Newcastle in 1951, there are now 2,000 outlets across the UK, providing jobs for 25,000 employees. Sales have also more than doubled over the last decade.

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