Pret A Manger Aims to Double UK Stores Following Strong 2024 Growth
Pret A Manger is preparing for a major expansion across the UK after reporting robust growth in 2024.
The London-based coffee and food-to-go chain, which currently operates 500 stores in the UK and another 200 across 20 international markets, achieved 10% year-on-year revenue growth in 2024, reaching £1.2bn ($1.6bn). Adjusted EBITDA rose 36% to £98m ($133m).
Chief Executive Pano Christou, who has led the JAB Holding-backed business since 2019, said Pret aims to double its UK footprint to 1,000 outlets by focusing on city centres and transport hubs. “Customers love the brand on the go. Our travel business has really exploded in recent years. We have eight locations at Heathrow and will add two more next year,” he told reporters.
Pret ended 2024 with 717 outlets across 21 global markets. Alongside its expansion plans, the chain will introduce new value-driven offerings, including a £6-£7 ($8.14-$9.50) lunchtime meal deal trial in the UK. The initiative, already successful in France, is expected to boost sales and afternoon footfall.
The company has also launched a premium ‘Super Plates’ salad range in 250 UK stores and overhauled its Club Pret subscription, scrapping its five-coffees-a-day offer for £30 ($38.99). Additionally, a new store format targeting dine-in and family groups has been unveiled in its home market.
Beyond the UK, Pret is seeking significant growth in the US, where it operates 70 stores generating approximately $100m annually, mainly in New York. Christou highlighted transport hubs along the East Coast as the primary focus for expansion. In October 2023, Pret signed a joint venture with franchise partner Dallas International to triple its US footprint by 2029, and in July 2025, it appointed former Tim Hortons executive Felipe Athayde as President of its North America business.
“2024 was another year of growth for Pret, where we took disciplined decisions to protect sales despite intense pressures on the hospitality industry. Our priority now is to drive transactions and sustainable growth by offering great value for Pret customers,” Christou said.
