Pret A Manger reverses unpopular price hike plan The chain says it remains committed to high-quality coffee at “fantastic value” The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025
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. Evening Standard · Feb 11, 2025
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. Fortune · Dec 29, 2024
The big Christmas coffee rip-off – and why your gingerbread latte is getting even more expensive IN FOCUS: The cost of a high street cup of joe is skyrocketing – and especially during the Christmas season. As ludicrously pricey menus arrive in shops crammed with festive flavours, Olivia Petter asks: why does a simple squirt of caramel waffle syrup burn such a hole in your wallet? The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2024
The Standard 100: People shaping London in food and restaurants The Standard 100’s list of people shaping London across food and restaurants, from Clare Smyth to Richard Caring and Thomas Straker Evening Standard · Oct 30, 2024
Europe's next big IPO is a €1.5-billion Spanish family business that makes the bread for Starbucks and Pret A Manger Europastry is among the biggest suppliers of frozen bread used by coffee chains worldwide. Its IPO could propel its dynasty's fortune to nearly $1 billion. Fortune · Oct 7, 2024
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 The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2024
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 Evening Standard · Aug 28, 2024
Pret a Manger deploys body-worn cameras for some staff Coffee and bakery chain says devices to be worn by managers will ‘only be turned on in specific circumstances’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024
Pret A Manger staff in London trial wearing body-worn cameras to boost safety The measure is being trialled at six Pret branches in London Evening Standard · Aug 10, 2024
More than 75% of popular takeaway and restaurant food is unhealthy, study finds Exclusive: Researchers say ‘hugely alarming’ analysis shows more action is needed to protect consumers The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2024
What do major cafés give in their memberships? Pret A Manger changes coffee subscription The overhaul will also see an end to its 20% discount on food Evening Standard · Jul 19, 2024
Pret a Manger customers left fuming over end of ‘free drinks’ Chain calls time on five-a-day coffee subscription it launched in UK after Covid pandemic The Guardian - UK · Jul 18, 2024
Pret announces huge changes to subscription as it brings an end to free coffee The company announced price changes to its most popular items The Independent UK · Jul 18, 2024
The National (Scotland) · Jun 30, 2024 Comedian Rosie Jones on the 10 things that changed her life ADAM Robertson spoke with comedian Rosie Jones on the 10 things that changed her life ahead of her Fringe show Triple Threat...
The Independent UK · Jun 17, 2024 Airports hiking up price of snacks by nearly 50% with Pret and WH Smith among offenders Research shows high street favourites are charging significantly more at airports and train stations
Evening Standard · Apr 24, 2024 Pret A Manger in board shake-up amid battle to cut debts The sandwich chain had racked up loans and borrowings of £700 million by the end of 2022
Evening Standard · Feb 6, 2024 Last two dedicated 'Veggie Pret' sites in London to convert back to standard stores End of the concept comes eight years after it started as one month trial in Soho in 2016
The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2023 Pret is the worst – but the lunchtime juggernaut is too big to stop now The British public is falling out of love with Pret A Manger, writes Roisin Lanigan. Once an adored bastion of lunch-hour culture, the chain is suffocating under the weight of extortionately priced egg mayo sarnies and overpriced lattes. Depressingly, though, even ‘hyper-pretflation’ won’t stop us eating there
The Independent UK · Nov 23, 2023 Friend of teenager killed in camping trip crash escaped tragedy after pulling out at last minute Shrewsbury in mourning over deaths of Jevon Hirst, Harvey Owen, Wilf Fitchett and Hugo Morris
Fortune · Nov 4, 2023 From $3 an hour at 16 years old to a $5 million CEO at 45, Pret boss is a taxi driver's son who says hard work and putting your head down create good luck Pano Christou worked his way up the corporate ladder, landing the top job after two decades and 10 promotions at the company.
The Guardian - UK · Sep 29, 2023 Sandwich price shocks but meal deal costs rise less than average food inflation Pret a Manger’s ‘posh’ cheese and pickle sandwich grabbed headlines for its £7.15 price tag, but it’s not all gloom
The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2023 Most expensive cheese sandwiches on the high street revealed Pret has faced backlash after a sandwich, snack and drink were spotted at an unprecedented £13.60
Evening Standard · Sep 26, 2023 Pret A Manger hit with backlash over £7.15 cheese sandwich as one customer brands it ‘Britain’s worst-value baguette’ The eat-in price tag on the Posh Cheddar and Pickle product at High Street Kensington station has been slammed as a ‘rip-off’ by customers
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2023 Employers urged to sign up to new pledge to help homeless in the workplace Thames Water, Pret A Manger and Monzo are among the firms which helped draft the covenant.