Pret A Manger
Coverage focuses on the strategy, operations, and market positioning of a major high street food-to-go and coffee chain, including menu innovation, pricing, digital subscriptions, international expansion, format trials, and workplace catering shifts. Reporting delivers insights for operators tracking evolving consumer behaviour, grab-and-go trends, and brand adaptation across urban and commuter-driven hospitality models.
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Oct- 2023 -23 OctoberFood and Drink
Pret A Manger to expand in US with Dallas International JV
Pret A Manger has announced a new joint venture partnership with existing franchisee, Dallas International, to expand its operations in the US through a combination of new equity shops and additional franchise agreements. As part of the new partnership, Dallas will have operational control of approximately 50 Pret shops in…
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Jul- 2023 -18 JulyCafes and Coffee Shops
Subscription service helps boost Pret revenues up 20% in H1
Pret a Manger has posted revenues of £429.9m, an increase of 20.2%, for the first half of 2023 compared with £357.8m in H1 2022. The first half of 2023 saw Pret report a record sales week in May and June, driven by the success of its expanded subscription offer, Club…
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Jun- 2023 -26 JuneRestaurants
Heavenly Desserts launches partnership with Itsu
Heavenly Desserts has announced a partnership with Itsu to launch sweet chocolate bao buns in its stores. Set to launch in Heavenly Desserts’ 48 restaurants UK-wide, the vegan bao buns are filled with a smooth chocolate filling and are served alongside a caramel dipping sauce. This addition to the Heavenly…
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Jan- 2023 -6 JanuaryCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret A Manger to launch in Israel
Pret A Manger has reached an initial agreement with Fox Group and Yarzin Sella Group to expand its brand into Israel. The move is part of Pret’s plan to double the size of its business within the next five years, which includes launching into five new markets by the end…
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Dec- 2022 -22 DecemberRestaurants
Top 10 UK casual dining brands to expand presence in 2022
According to the latest data from the Lumina Intelligence Operator Data Index, the top 10 UK casual dining brands are forecast to grow their combined outlet count by +1.1% to 5,566. This growth is set to be driven by Pret A Manger (+7.5%), Nando’s (+4.0%) and KFC (+2.1%). In contrast,…
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Nov- 2022 -2 NovemberRestaurants
Marugame Udon to open in The Kensington Arcade
Marugame Udon has announced it will open a new restaurant at The Kensington Arcade on December 22, after signing a 10-year lease. It is one of the six new restaurants the noodle brand plans to open in the next six months. It will join existing tenants including Pret A Manger,…
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Oct- 2022 -12 OctoberCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret A Manger announces £10m staff pay rise
Pret A Manger has announced it will be investing an additional £10m in staff pay to support its UK workforce with the rising cost of living, with all UK employees across shops and its support centre set to receive a 5% pay increase, effective 1 December 2022. This means that…
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Aug- 2022 -26 AugustNews
Zonal joins firms backing recruitment drive Hospitality Rising
Hospitality technology provider Zonal has become the latest firm to back a major recruitment campaign, Hospitality Rising. Zonal is joining other businesses in supporting the collaborative campaign, including Whitbread, Pret a Manger, Welcome Break, Revolution, Vapiano, Hilton and Hawksmoor. By encouraging venues and brands to pledge £10 for each employee,…
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Jul- 2022 -4 JulyCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret H1 revenues surge 230% to £357.8m
Pret A Manger has reported that its half year (H1) revenues in 2022 has grown by 230% year-on-year to £357.8m, up from £155.4m in H1 2021, and up by 160% from £223.4m in 2020. May saw revenues across the UK surpass 2019 levels for the first time, with “particularly strong”…
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Jun- 2022 -30 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret to expand to India in partnership with RBL
Pret has announced its partnership with Reliance Brands Limited (RBL), to launch and build the brand in India. RBL will open the food chain across the country starting with major cities and travel hubs. As India’s luxury to premium retailer, RBL has over 14 years experience growing global brands in…
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