United Kingdom-based fresh food and coffee chain Pret A Manger will launch in South Africa on Friday, 14 February 2025 at Melrose Arch in Johannesburg.
Pret is famous for its freshly prepared food and organic coffee.
Exclusive licence
There are around 690 Pret shops worldwide with 12 500 team members in 18 international markets (including United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Hong Kong, France, UAE, Kuwait, India, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Belgium, Singapore, Germany, Italy and Spain).
There are already significant expansion plans earmarked for South Africa over the next 10 years.
In February 2024, the Millat Group signed a landmark development agreement with Pret A Manger, giving Millat the exclusive licence to operate Pret shops in Southern Africa.
This deal follows Millat bringing forecourt convenience store brand Circle K to South Africa and is part of the company’s long-term plan to expand into this sector by offering customers access to fresh, organic, and sustainable food and beverage offerings.
Over the coming months, don’t be surprised to see additional shops open across locations within South Africa’s key cities including Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria.
Pret A Manger is recognised for its high-quality, freshly made products and organic coffee.
The brand offers a wide-ranging menu including sandwiches, salads, wraps, baked goods and snacks, alongside an array of vegetarian and vegan options.
Complementing Pret’s food offer is a range of organic coffees, teas and other hot and cold beverages.
Pret will price its products in South Africa to ensure it is competitive and offer value for money to consumers.
The initial Pret menu in South Africa will not be too broad. However, it will be scaled up as the business matures.
About Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger is a sandwich and organic coffee chain commonly referred to as Pret and based in the United Kingdom.
The first shop opened in London in 1986 where the company is headquartered today.
Pret’s sandwiches, salads and wraps are freshly handmade each day in shop kitchens using quality ingredients and all coffees, teas and hot chocolates are organic.
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