Pret A Manger acquires EAT

Pret A Manger has acquired British sandwich and coffee shop chain, EAT, and plans to convert them into Veggie Pret outlets.

The company is looking to capitalise on the thriving vegan and vegetarian market, catering to health-conscious consumers who prefer plant-based meals over meat.

“The acquisition of the EAT estate is a wonderful opportunity to turbo charge the development of Veggie Pret and put significant resources behind it,” chief executive Clive Schlee said.

The first Veggie Pret was opened in 2016 and Pret A Manger has been experimenting with vegetarian and vegan options for products such as brownies and macaroni and cheese, as well as offering dishes such as a vegan Mediterranean mezze salad.

Three more Veggie Pret branches have opened in London and Manchester.

Pret A Manger opened in London in 1986 and has more than 500 locations in the UK, United States and cities including Paris, Hong Kong and Shanghai serving more than 300,000 customers a day.

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