All Pret A Manger articles – Page 2
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Event NewsWingstop, Joe & The Juice, Taco Bell and Krispy Kreme at the Food to Go Conference
MCA’s annual conference returns to the The Ham Yard Hotel London tomorrow (March 5), with sessions from leading operators including Pret, Leon, Ole & Steen and more
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NewsPret cuts prices of best-selling sandwiches
The food to go chain has knocked up to £1 off cost of six products including tuna baguette and cheese toastie, The Telegraph reports
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NewsOpenings of the week
MCA rounds up this week’s biggest openings stories, including Wagamama, Pret a Manger, Urban Greens, Cornish Bakery and more
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InterviewsPret: ‘Customers increasingly want to transact with us digitally’
Enhanced tech capabilities will support Pret’s ambitions as it looks to double the size of its business by 2026, according to CEO Pano Christou
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InterviewsHow Pret’s Rising Star rolls her sleeves up and leads by example
Pret’s Guy Meakin praises senior operations manager Inga Gruodis’ unwavering enthusiasm for her role
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NewsPret reveals first kids’ menu in drive to expand customer base
The food to go chain has launched its first full menu designed for kids aged four to 10 years old as it looks to broaden its offer for families
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NewsPret warehouse suppliers accept 6.6% pay rise
The GMB union have reached an agreement on a pay raise for warehouse and delivery staff employed by Best Foods under its Pret A Manger contract.
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Analysis & InsightFestive food-to-go menu innovation
Christmas menus from Pret, Starbucks, Leon, Greggs, KFC and Subway lean on simple, traditional seasonal dishes - levelled up with premium and indulgent ingredients
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NewsClub Pret launches in France
Following its UK launch in April, the subscription service has expanded to France, while launching its first shop in Northern Ireland next month.
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NewsPret sees opportunity for up to 3,000 US stores
The company aims to reach the 300-site mark in the US by 2028 as it accelerates expansion, according to Pret US president Jorie Bruffett
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NewsPret expands presence in Germany
The food-to-go chain is to open five new shops in Berlin, with Germany being a key market in its plans to double the size of its business by 2026
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NewsPret accelerates US expansion with Dallas International
The joint venture with the existing franchisee is part of a plan to triple the size of its US business over the next five years
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NewsChesterford appoints ops director
Tomasz Bojko, who previously spent 12 years at Pret A Manger working his way up the ranks to ops manager, will oversee Chesterford’s Pret franchise business, Joy Brands
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menu innovation leans on international flavours
MCA rounds up food-to-go autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Gails and Greggs, exploring trends for both indulgence and health as well as new flavours
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Analysis & InsightFast food outlets ramp up menu prices
Figures show considerable price hikes across fast food chains, after Pret came under fire for increasing the cost of some menu items by 72% since 2020
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Analysis & InsightComfort food for the soul: the trend for nostalgic dining
As economic turbulence continues to drag on businesses and consumers alike, MCA explores the trend towards retro-inspired, nostalgia-led concepts and why they provide comfort in reminiscence
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InterviewsPret ramps up prices as gross profits climb 83%
The price of an egg mayo sandwich is up 72% since 2020, compared to CPI inflation of 20% over the same period
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NewsPret fined for overlooking safety measures
The food-to-go chain has been fined £800,000 after a staff member was locked inside a walk-in freezer for more than two hours at its Victoria Station outlet
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NewsPret bets work from home trend to stay
The food to go brand is doubling down on the strategic shift which has seen it expanding more into market towns, airports and motorway service stations
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NewsClub Pret doubles discount ahead of international launch
The food-to-go brand is expanding its loyalty scheme subscriber discount from 10% to 20%