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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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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30 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret sales hit by rail strikes
Pret A Manger’s sales in London’s financial and shopping district have fallen “sharply”, as coffee, soup and sandwich sales in the City and Canary Wharf were at 62% of pre-Covid-19 levels through Thursday (23 June), according to the latest figures tracked by Bloomberg’s Pret Index. This is reportedly the lowest…
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24 JuneCafes and Coffee Shops
Pret sales rise as offices fill up
Pret A Manger’s sales of coffee and sandwiches were 88% of pre-Covid-19 levels through last Thursday (16 June) in London City and Canary Wharf, according to the latest figures tracked by Bloomberg’s Pret Index. Bloomberg said this a sign that the lunch hour is almost completely back to normal in…
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14 JuneBusiness
Pret a Manger to debut in Spain and Portugal
Pret A Manger has reached an agreement with the Ibersol Group to launch the Pret brand and products across Spain and Portugal. Under the terms of the agreement, Ibersol Group will bring Pret’s food and organic coffee to the two countries. The agreement comes as Pret steps up its global…
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