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Pret A Manger Sets First Drive-Thru for Early 2026 as It Expands Into Travel Sites

Autumn meal-deal trials signal a value push against rivals that already dominate UK drive‑thrus.

Overview

  • The company says its first drive‑thru is planned for the first quarter of 2026 and is likely to be at a motorway services, with no site confirmed yet.
  • CEO Pano Christou projects potential for 300 to 400 travel‑location outlets, including motorway services and airports.
  • Pret will trial meal deals in the final three months of 2025, with pricing still to be announced.
  • Starbucks and Costa each operate more than 300 UK drive‑thrus, framing the competitive landscape Pret is entering.
  • Pret has more than 700 shops across 21 countries and is emphasizing value to support a return to sustainable profitability.