Pret
This coverage focuses on Pret A Manger’s strategic initiatives and retail activities in the UK market. In 2025, Pret introduced a new store format featuring made-to-order food and expanded dining areas, aiming to accelerate regional growth beyond London. The company has reached 500 shops across the UK, with 82% of new locations opening outside London since January 2023. Insights are tailored for retail professionals, brand managers, and business executives seeking to understand Pret A Manger’s impact and trajectory in the UK retail sector.
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Oct- 2023 -23 OctoberNews
Today’s news in brief-23/10/23
John Lewis is facing criticism from city planners over its affordable housing plans. Initially, the company aimed to make 20% of the housing in its Bromley development affordable. However, recent revelations indicate that only 10% of the flats will be designated as affordable. The Greater London Authority’s Planning Unit deems…
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23 OctoberNews
Pret accelerates US expansion with new partnership
Pret A Manger has announced a new joint venture (JV) partnership with existing franchisee, Dallas International (Dallas), accelerating its expansion plans in the United States. The group said it is a key growth market in which it intends to expand further through a combination of new equity shops and additional…
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Apr- 2023 -26 AprilNews
Pret A Manger hikes price of coffee subscription as it expands offering
Pret A Manger has increased its monthly coffee subscription by 20% to £30 per month and expanded it to include a discount on all of its freshly made food, snacks and drinks. It said existing coffee subscribers will automatically become part of ‘Club Pret’ and their current monthly price of…
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Mar- 2023 -6 MarchHigh Street
Starbucks to open 100 new stores as revenues increase 37%
Starbucks has announced plans to open 100 new stores in the UK after its revenues increased 37% to £449m for the year ended 2 October 2022. The company will invest £30m in the UK on a number of initiatives including opening new stores and renovating existing ones. The move comes…
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2 MarchNews
Pret A Manger to give staff third pay rise in a year
Pret A Manger has announced that it will give staff a 3% pay rise, the third one in 12 months. Starting from April, team members will see a pay increase from between £10.30 and £11.55 per hour to between £10.60 and £11.90 per hour depending on location while baristas’ pay…
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Jul- 2022 -4 JulyNews
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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1 JulyHigh Street
Pret a Manger to expand into India
Pret has announced a new strategic partnership with Reliance Brands Limited (RBL) that will see it launch and build the brand in India for the first time. Following the long-term master franchise partnership, RBL will open the food chain across the country, starting with major cities and travel hubs. Pret…
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Sep- 2021 -22 SeptemberHigh Street
Pret unveils £100m expansion plan despite losses
Pret A Manger has unveiled plans to double the size of its business within the next five years, as it looks to expand into five new markets by the end of 2023. In addition, the group plans to open around 200 new UK stores over the next two years alone,…
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Aug- 2021 -16 AugustHigh Street
Pret to create 2,000 new roles through expansion
Pret A Manger is reportedly planning to open up to 100 new shops across the UK, in a move that is set to create around 2,000 new jobs. According to the Sunday Times, the chain is set to open up the new sites with the help of its franchisees. The…
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12 AugustHigh Street
Pret a Manger staff to consider strike action over pay cuts
Pret a Manger staff are reportedly considering strike action after the temporary reduction in pay they suffered during the lockdown period was going to be made permanent. According to The Guardian, staff were told the reductions that were first installed last year, including not being paid for breaks and service…
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