Pret A Manger off to a strong start in 2026
London, 9 June 2026
Pret A Manger off to a strong start in 2026, accelerating growth through innovation, investment, and improved customer experience.
Pret reports system sales growth of 7% (8% in the UK) for first four months of 2026, driven by growth in customer visits and continued estate expansion
Growth follows sustained investment in Pret’s menu, expansion of affordable options for customers, and investments in staffing and training to ensure faster service and improved customer experience
Results come as Pret files 2025 full-year accounts showing system sales of £1.2bn and operating profit of £37m
Pret A Manger has reported a strong start to 2026, with system sales growth of 7% (8% in the UK) for the first four months, supported by rising customer counts and continued estate expansion. The sales growth follows full year system sales of £1.2bn for 2025, up 2.7% on a constant currency basis and adjusted for a reduced week (Pret’s 2024 financial year was 53 weeks).
Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, Pret continues to deliver positive results, with more customers choosing Pret across its key markets. The business attributes this growth to a relentless focus on freshly prepared food and barista-made drinks, strategic investments in team training, and initiatives designed to ensure faster service and elevate the customer experience in its shops.
The strong sales growth also reflects Pret’s continued attention to affordability and putting its customers first, together with sustained investment in the quality, relevance and accessibility of its offer.
Since the start of 2026, the business has launched a series of menu innovations. The Super Plates range has been expanded with new protein plates and pots. Pret also has introduced a line of half baguettes and wraps, broadening its freshly made range with more affordable, smaller-format choices for customers seeking a lighter meal, alongside a new line of matcha drinks and a larger coffee size.
Pret also has focused on initiatives to improve customer experience, including greater investment in shop teams, equipment and maintenance, as well as enhanced training for baristas to support the quality and consistency of its coffee.
Meanwhile, the business has continued to expand internationally. Pret’s estate has grown to over 750 shops across 21 countries, a 5% increase year-on-year. In the UK, expansion in transport hubs and roadside locations continues, including the recent opening of Pret’s first drive-thru in Warrington.
Pano Christou, Chief Executive Officer of Pret A Manger, said: “We are encouraged by our start to 2026, particularly as more customers are choosing Pret despite the financial pressure many households continue to face. Over the past few years, we have invested significantly in our menu and in better value for money for our customers, while also continuing to support our amazing Team Members and improve the Pret customer experience. These results give us confidence that when we stay focused on the customer, we can continue to win the hearts and minds of Pret fans in the UK and around the world.”
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About Pret A Manger
Pret A Manger is a beloved 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 remains 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.
There are more than 750 Pret shops worldwide with 12,500 team members in 21 international markets (United Kingdom, Ireland, United States, Hong Kong, France, UAE, Kuwait, India, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Portugal, Belgium, Singapore, Germany, Canada, Italy, Greece, Spain, South Africa and Qatar).