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Pret scraps final Veggie sites

Pret scraps final Veggie sites

By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is to scrap its final Veggie Pret sites little more than a year after announcing it would be rowing back on its long-term plans for the brand.

Pret expands in Dubai

Pret expands in Dubai

By Finn Scott-Delany

Pret a Manger is expanding its operations in Dubai with two new shops opening this week and a further three planned by the end of the year.

Leon to launch in Italy

Leon to launch in Italy

By James McAllister

Leon will open its first outpost in Italy later this year in Rome as part of a partnership between SSP Group and Italian rail station operator Grandi Stationi.

Pret A Manger opens first site in Luxembourg

Pret launches in Luxembourg

By James McAllister

Pret A Manger has launched its first location in Luxembourg, the latest international market for it to enter amid a global expansion drive.

Pret overhauls coffee subscription service and relaunches it as Club Pret loyalty programme

Pret overhauls loyalty programme

By James McAllister

Pret a Manger has announced its coffee subscription service will be rebranded to Club Pret, with the price rising from £25 to £30 per month.

Pret makes its debut in India

Pret makes its debut in India

By Restaurant

Pret a Manger has opened its first store in India today (21 April) as it continues its global expansion.

Pret A Manger reaches initial agreement with Fox Group and Yarzin Sella Group to open in Israel

Pret reaches initial agreement to open in Israel

By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is continuing to step up its international expansion plans having reached an initial agreement with Fox Group and Yarzin Sella Group to introduce the brand in Israel.

Pret rows back on vegetarian Veggie Pret brand with four stores closing and others converted to regular Pret

Pret rows back on Veggie Pret brand

By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is jettisoning the bulk of its Veggie Pret estate with four sites having closed and at least one more converted to a regular Pret store.

What digital loyalty schemes are available for restaurant brands?

The Lowdown: Digital loyalty schemes

By Joe Lutrario

The likes of McDonald’s, Burger King, Pret a Manger and Tortilla have all unveiled new rewards schemes within weeks of each other. Why?

Pret to expand into India under its latest global franchise agreement

Pret to expand into India

By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is to expand into India with up to 100 sites expected to open in the country over the next five years, under its latest global franchise agreement.

Pret to launch in Spain and Portugal

Pret to launch in Spain and Portugal

By Georgi Gyton

Pret A Manger has reached an agreement with Ibersol Group to launch Pret in Spain and Portugal as it looks to grow its international reach.

Pret A Manger plots Irish expansion

Pret plots Irish expansion

By James McAllister

Pret A Manger is to expand into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for the first time after securing a new agreement with existing franchise partner Carebrook Partnership.

Pret told to review ads for its YourPret Barista subscription service

Pret told to review subscription ads

By Joe Lutrario

Pret a Manager has been told to review the adverts for its subscription service following criticism from customers who claim that some of the promised beverages are rarely available.

Pret A Manger sign two new UK franchise partners

Pret signs two new UK franchise partners

By James McAllister

Pret A Manger has signed up two new UK franchise partners as it pushes ahead with plan to double the size of its estate within five years.

Pret A Manger to pilot move into Canada

Pret to pilot move into Canada

By James McAllister

Pret A Manger and fast food brand A&W Food Services of Canada have reached an initial agreement to introduce the Pret brand and products to A&W restaurants in Canada.

Pret A Manger tweaks Dinners by Pret menu offering

Pret tweaks Dinners offering

By Finn Scott-Delany

Pret A Manger has narrowed the coverage of its Dinners by Pret offering, as it continues to experiment with the food range.

Pret A Manger to axe another 400 jobs and close six sites as recovery stalls

Pret to axe another 400 jobs as recovery stalls

By James McAllister

Pret A Manger will close a further six sites and cut around 400 more jobs after its recovery was hampered by a tightening of Coronavirus restrictions and rising case numbers.

Governement 10pm curfew and new rules wearing of face masks in hospitality venues

Friday five: The week's top stories

By Restaurant

Fresh rulings from Whitehall dominated the headlines this week, with the announcement of a 10pm curfew and new rules governing the wearing of face masks in hospitality venues.