All Pret A Manger articles – Page 6
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NewsPret hires 250 Ukrainian refugees
The vast majority of those employed on the programme are women whose partners and families have stayed in Ukraine
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NewsBranded coffee chains defy challenges to achieve strong growth
Project Café UK 2023 shows the £4.9bn UK branded coffee shop market achieved 11.9% sales growth over the last 12 months
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NewsPret to shelve Veggie Pret concept
Pret will concentrate instead on expanding the vegetarian and vegan range within its core estate. The retailer has also announced an agreement to launch the brand in Israel
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InterviewsHopes and reflections: Views from the top (part 4)
As hospitality ends another year filled with challenges, we ask sector leaders to share their highs and lows of 2022 and hopes for the New Year in a special series of articles this week, which today features Pret a Manger, PizzaExpress, and Inn Collection Group
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NewsPret: ‘We no longer rely on London footfall’
Speaking at MCA’s Omnichannel Foodservice Conference, interim MD Guy Meakin said the broader spread of the business meant it wasn’t reliant on trade returning to pre-Covid levels in the capital
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NewsPret announces new US partnership
A new partnership with Dallas Holdings will see the multichannel retailer open a network of shops in California as well as an additional site in New York City
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NewsPret expands Tesco retail range
The new launches include almond croissants, a sweet greens smoothie and berries and cherries smoothie, and form part of the brand’s expansion into consumer-packaged goods
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Analysis & InsightChristmas menu innovation
Pret A Manger, Caffe Nero, Soho Coffee Co and Byron Burger and are among the coffee houses and restaurants to release their festive menus. MCA looks at the new products being introduced this year
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InterviewsPret: Visibility is key for Express format
Pret Express will be rolled out with machines placed in high footfall areas, and smaller versions introduced as well, interim MD Guy Meakin tells MCA
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NewsPret to expand Express format
Pret, which launches its new Christmas menu today, is to roll out its Pret Express format to more than 50 locations across the UK by the end of the year
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NewsJulian Metcalfe: ‘Everything is going to rocket in price’
Speaking to The Telegraph, the Pret and Itsu founder recommended a reduction in VAT and business rates as well as an easing of immigration policy
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NewsPret’s Andrea Wareham to step down
After 22 years at Pret, chief people officer Andrea Wareham will step down and be replaced by Ed Evans
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NewsPret announces second pay rise this year
Pret will invest £10m in staff pay in addition to the £9.2m invested earlier this year to help support UK staff with the rising cost of living
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NewsPret’s Guy Meakin to speak at Omnichannel Foodservice Conference
The interim MD will provide an exclusive presentation on the brand’s business transformation at the inaugural event
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NewsWoman dies after eating Pret wrap
The company has taken “significant steps” involving its suppliers and labelling policies since Celia Marsh’s death
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NewsPret’s Winzer promoted to property director
Lucy Winzer was previously UKI head of estates and acquisitions – a role she had held at the growing food to go chain since September 2020
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NewsPret’s Pano Christou wants to take chain global
Following plans to open in Spain, India, and Kuwait, CEO Pano Christou wants Pret to carry on growing overseas, the Mail on Sunday reports
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Analysis & InsightAutumn menu innovation
As the seasons change and the weather begins to turn fresher, MCA rounds-up the latest autumn menu launches from brands including Leon, Pret, Greggs and Costa
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News‘Viable businesses face ruin’
The leaders of Pret, Itsu, Pizza Hut and KFC have called for “decisive urgent action” on VAT for businesses facing unprecedented short-term headwinds
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NewsPRET-flation! How lunchtime and pub favourites have soared in price
Britons are now having to fork out more for their favourite snacks and lunches due to soaring prices at popular high street chains, MailOnline reveals