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Pret A Manger launches new initiative to rival the supermarket lunch

The sandwich and coffee chain has said it will test the format in the final three months of 2025

The Independent UK

Are coffee subscriptions from chains like Pret or Leon worth it? Here’s our verdict

Coffee shop subscriptions aren’t the bargain they used to be, but can they still help you save?

The Independent UK

Is Pret’s mega salad actually mega expensive?

Letters: Shareen Campbell considers the restaurant’s costs and suggests that it is serving up good a good deal

The Guardian - UK

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Supersize me: recreating Pret’s £13 miso salmon super plate at home

This recipe tastes punchier and is cheaper than the chain version – but is it worth the prep time?

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Pret A Manger customers fume over ‘costly’ new salad range

‘£13 for some leaves and a small amount of dressing?’ said one outraged social media user

The Independent UK

Pret a Manger launches salad revamp – and one starts at £12.95

Chain says supersized lunch reflects growing trend of workers ‘treating’ themselves on days they are in office

The Guardian - UK

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When should you arrive at the airport? Our travel team reveal how long they leave (without missing a flight)

As 'airport theory' prompts passengers to dash to the boarding gate, does our travel team cut it fine while flying, or is there plenty of time for a Pret?'

The Independent UK

Pret a Manger trial new store format to lure in more customers

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The Independent UK

Pret plans mega-stores in bid to encourage people to dine in

The move is part of efforts by Pret to expand beyond London

The Independent UK

Pret a Manger to open new larger-format stores in expansion plan

Pret, which has grown to an estate of 500 sites across the UK, is trialling the new format in Broughty Ferry near Dundee and Maidenhead, Berkshire.

Evening Standard

Pret A Manger says it may consider stake sale ahead of possible flotation

JAB Holding bought Pret for £1.5 billion in 2018.

Evening Standard

Ex-postman guilty of killing Covent Garden neighbour in front gate row

Trevor Gocan was still holding his Pret a Manger sandwich when he attacked his neighbour

Evening Standard

‘Why do they dislike me so much?’: the trials, trolls and triumphs of Britain’s most divisive barrister

She has been called a ‘brave disruptor’ by campaigners and ‘rabid’ by internet critics. But for Charlotte Proudman, only one opinion matters: that of the women and children she defends in the family courts

The Guardian - UK

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Evening Standard

These are the 6 prettiest country cottages within one hour of London

Whether you’re abandoning ship entirely, or simply looking for a weekend bolthole to escape to, these pretty cottages little more than 60 minutes from London offer the best of both worlds

The Guardian - UK

‘We introduced avocado to the high street!’ How Pret conquered London – and began eyeing the rest of the world

The sandwich chain now has 274 branches in the capital. How did it grow so huge – and can anything stop it getting even bigger?

Evening Standard

What incentives Pret, Caffè Nero, Starbucks and Costa are offering for bringing your own reusable coffee cup

Blue Planet II buzz dipped during pandemic but customers ‘need more incentive’ to bring back reusable cups

The Independent UK

Pret A Manger reverses unpopular price hike plan

The chain says it remains committed to high-quality coffee at “fantastic value”

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Evening Standard

Pret A Manger drops doubling of £5 monthly coffee subscription

The sandwich chain had previously told customers their subscription would increase to £10 a month from March 31, when a ‘50% off’ deal ended.

Fortune

How Pret’s CEO went from a $3 an hour McDonalds worker at 16 years old to earning $5 million last year

Pano Christou worked his way up the corporate ladder, landing the top job after two decades and 10 promotions at the company.

The Independent UK

We tested every Christmas sandwich from Pret to Sainsburys – which one came out on top?

From Pret’s pricey port and orange to Sainsbury’s standout classic, Christmas sandwiches are back – and we’ve taste-tested the best so you don’t have to. Here’s where to find the ultimate festive fix for your lunch break

Evening Standard

Best Christmas sandwiches of 2024 reviewed: The seasonal lunch selection tried and tested

Our definitive ranking of this year’s festive Sarnies, from Tesco to Pret and everything in between

Evening Standard

OPINION - The London Question: Does queuing for pints in pubs herald the end of civilisation?

I like to think there was a time when Britain was normal. I can’t imagine it ever was, but at least people didn’t queue in pubs. These days that’s exactly what’s happening: drinkers standing in single file up to the bar as if they’re waiting for a terrible coffee in…

The Guardian - UK

Pret a Manger’s sales pass £1bn for first time as it expands overseas

UK chain opens 81 new shops in 2023, more than half in markets such as the US, Canada, India, Greece and Spain

Evening Standard

What are the alternatives to Pret's coffee subscription?

The change — which takes effect on September 3 and was announced in July — has angered some customers

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