Pret
Coverage focuses on the operational strategy and brand evolution of one of the UK’s most recognisable food-to-go and coffee chains. Reporting includes the rollout of Pret’s coffee subscription model, growth through franchise and travel hub partnerships with platforms like Moto and SSP, international expansion into markets such as the US, France, and India, and developments in menu innovation, delivery, and digital pre-ordering. Insight is designed for operators tracking high-street trading, commuter-driven footfall, and tech-led customer retention in the grab-and-go space.
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Apr- 2018 -18 AprilCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret ads banned over ‘misleading’ natural claims
Adverts claiming that bakery chain Pret A Manger baked its goods in store and was free of additives has been ruled as misleading by the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA). Three adverts by the food company were investigated by the ASA, all of which were seen in December 2016. The first…
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Mar- 2018 -23 MarchRestaurants
Carluccio’s seeks private equity buyer following profit drop
Italian restaurant chain Carluccio’s is looking for a private equity buyer after appointing advisers KPMG to assess its options. The Financial Times reported that KPMG had approached Wagamama owner Duke Street and Pret a Manger owner Bridgepoint over a possible buyout. It has also sought turnaround specialists and private equity…
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