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Originating from the United Kingdom, Pret A Manger started its humble beginnings with a small sandwich shop in London. Since its inception, the brand has undergone remarkable growth. With a global footprint spanning countries like the United States, France, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, the UAE, Germany, Italy, Kuwait, and numerous other regions, Pret A Manger has established itself as a beloved culinary destination worldwide.

In India, Pret A Manger has strategically positioned its branches primarily in key metropolitan areas such as Mumbai and Delhi-NCR, catering to the discerning tastes of urban dwellers. This latest addition at the DLF Mall of India further solidifies its presence in the northern region of the country.

Pret A Manger’s entry into the Indian market was facilitated through a collaboration with Reliance Retail, a prominent retail player known for introducing esteemed international brands and retailers to the Indian landscape like Hamleys, Clovia, 7-Eleven, and many more. This partnership showcases the brand’s commitment to offering patrons in India access to world-class dining experiences, further strengthening the country’s culinary standards.

By leveraging its expertise in crafting delectable offerings and providing exceptional customer service, Pret A Manger continues to delight its patrons and expand across the country. 

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Founded in 1986, by Julian Metcalfe and Sinclair Beecham in London, Pret opened its first outlet in India in April 2023 – 2,567 sq. ft. in size – at Maker Maxity, Bandra Kurla Complex, in Mumbai. In the same month, Pret opened its second outlet in Mumbai at Phoenix Palladium Mall.

In January 2024, the chain partnered with food-tech delivery platform Swiggy to grow its presence in Mumbai and Delhi. 

Pret’s mission is to serve freshly made food and organic coffee, while also trying to do the right thing. Under The Pret Foundation, which was founded in 1996, the brand donates all its unsold food to food rescue partners at the end of every day. 

The chain has a Coffee Fund as well, which supports the next generation of farmers. Since 2014 the Coffee Fund has supported 364 young farmers to develop their skills, with 39% of participants adopting sustainable, climate resilient agricultural practices on their smallholdings and 75% believing they had grown as leaders through their experience in the programme.

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