All Pret A Manger articles – Page 17
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OpinionHow Pret turned values into value
The news that Bridgepoint has agreed to sell Pret A Manger to JAB Holdings marks a new chapter for a brand that has consistently been voted the most admired among sector leaders. James Wallin looks at the values underpinning the brand and what the deal may mean for Pret and its investors – both incoming and outgoing – as well as assessing what wider impact the company’s £1k staff bonus may have on hospitality’s reputation as an employer.
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NewsBridgepoint confirms Pret sale to JAB
Bridgepoint has confirmed it is to sell Pret A Manger to JAB Holdings in a deal that is thought to value the chain at £1.5bn
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OpinionNew chains shaping the healthy high street
Canadian fast-casual chain Freshii launched in the UK earlier this year with ambitious plans to capitalise on the appetite for healthy eating. The expansion on these shores is being headed up by POD co-founder, Kate Skerritt, who spoke to MCA’s sister title Food Spark about where she sees the future of food.
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NewsPret appoints Di Cello as new finance director
Pret, the Bridgepoint-backed chain, has appointed David Di Cello, formerly of BT, as its new finance director, MCA has learnt.
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NewsBurgerFi blames 'pretty bad' conditions in London for closures
BurgerFi global ambassador Steve Lieber has blamed soaring operating costs in London for the closure of the brand’s two UK sites.
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Analysis & InsightSector sees half a billion visits lost due to decrease in frequency
The eating out sector has lost half a billion visits over the past year, due to a dip in frequency, the latest MCA data has shown.
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Pret confirms Germany debut
Pret A Manger has confirmed that it is to launch its first site in Germany, at Berlin Central Station, as revealed by MCA last month.
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Roadchef appoints Fox as CEO
Mark Fox has joined Roadchef, the UK’s largest motorway service area operator, as its new chief executive
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NewsSmyth backs new grab & go concept
Harvey Smyth, the current chairman of the Azzurri Group, is backing a new grab & go concept called Alfs Super Naturals
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NewsPOD co-founder to head Freshii UK
POD co-founder, Kate Skerritt, has been appointed UK chief executive of health-focused fast-casual chain, Freshii, as it gears up for expansion.
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Analysis & InsightIs everyone in position?
The latest sector most powerful people list has unsurprisingly sparked debate on where people were positioned and who was included and left out. It has also put the spotlight on some of those roles that need filling across the sector, including at Drake & Morgan. At the same time, Wagamama has filled some roles of its own in its US operation, highlighting its determination to succeed Stateside, writes Mark Wingett.
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Eadon steps down from Wasabi
Eadon, the former head of marketing at Crussh, has stepped down from the same role at rival grab-and-go chain Wasabi
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NewsYO! acquires leading sushi brand Taiko
YO! Sushi has further underlined its plan to create a global multi-format and multi-brand sushi business, with the acquisition of Taiko Foods
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OpinionPret’s restless psyche
Last month Clive Schlee celebrated 15 years as chief executive of Pret A Manger, and was named Retailers’ Retailer of the Year at MCA’s annual industry awards. To celebrate both milestones, Schlee shared his thoughts with James Wallin on the expansion of Pret and its closeness to customers.
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Spring menu round-up: Pret, Leon and ASK unveil light veggie focus
As spring finally begins to make a belated appearance, leading high street operators have unveiled their new seasonal menus, with a particular focus on lighter, vegetarian and vegan options
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NewsDin Tai Fung plans Covent Garden flagship site
Din Tai Fung, the Taiwanese restaurant concept, is on track to open two sites in London, including a flagship site in Covent Garden.
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Pret launches reusable bottle range
Pret A Manger has launched a range of reusable bottles to help customers reduce the number of plastic bottles they use.
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Analysis & Insight
Pret reports median pay gap of -0.2%
Pret a Manger has reported a median gender pay gap of -0.2%, and a mean pay gap of less than 5%, compared to 17.4% on average for all UK businesses.
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NewsBe At One promotes Stones to MD
Be At One has promoted former chief operating officer Andrew Stones to the role of managing director, as part of a trio of appointments at the specialist cocktail operator.
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NewsPret ramps up international expansion
Pret A Manger is to open its first site in Germany later this year as it seeks to ramp up its international presence, MCA understands.