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16/08/2023
Pret A Manger To Expand Into RoI And NI
Pret A Manger has announced it is to expand into the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for the first time after an agreement of terms was reached with franchise partner Carebrook Partnership Ltd.
Through the partnership, 20 Pret shops will be established across the island of Ireland over the next decade, creating approximately 500 jobs, with the first shop set to open on Dawson Street in Dublin this summer, creating 25 jobs in the city.
Carebrook Partnership Ltd is one of Pret’s longest serving franchise partners, having worked with the business for 30 years, overseeing many shops in London, including Camden, Belsize Park and Finchley. Gerard Loughran, the majority co-owner, grew up in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, and has over 30 year'’ experience in the UK and US food sector. Minority co-owner Ray McNamara from Dublin has 25 years’ experience in the Irish food industry, including ownership of Ann’s Bakery.
The franchise agreement follows Pret's announcement last year that it would aim to double the size of the business within five years, including launching into five new markets by the end of 2023.
As part of Pre'’s expansion, it is rolling out a recruitment programme, aiming to hire at least 3,000 Team Members and baristas globally.
Earlier this year Pret confirmed that it would invest over £9.2 million in staff pay, its biggest pay and benefits increase in its 36-year history.
Pano Christou, Chief Executive Officer at Pret A Manger said: "Setting up shop in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland has been our plan for a long time, and we’re thrilled that we’re finally able to make it happen. There has long been demand from our neighbours on the island of Ireland to bring Pret’s freshly prepared food and organic coffee, and now with the backing of Carebrook Partnership Ltd we’re able to do so. We look forward to making this partnership a success."
Pret is planning to roll out full ingredient labelling to shops in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as part of Pret’s Allergy Plan. Full ingredient labels will be rolled out on all freshly made products to ensure that customers have the information they need to make the right choice for them.
Through the partnership, 20 Pret shops will be established across the island of Ireland over the next decade, creating approximately 500 jobs, with the first shop set to open on Dawson Street in Dublin this summer, creating 25 jobs in the city.
Carebrook Partnership Ltd is one of Pret’s longest serving franchise partners, having worked with the business for 30 years, overseeing many shops in London, including Camden, Belsize Park and Finchley. Gerard Loughran, the majority co-owner, grew up in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, and has over 30 year'’ experience in the UK and US food sector. Minority co-owner Ray McNamara from Dublin has 25 years’ experience in the Irish food industry, including ownership of Ann’s Bakery.
The franchise agreement follows Pret's announcement last year that it would aim to double the size of the business within five years, including launching into five new markets by the end of 2023.
As part of Pre'’s expansion, it is rolling out a recruitment programme, aiming to hire at least 3,000 Team Members and baristas globally.
Earlier this year Pret confirmed that it would invest over £9.2 million in staff pay, its biggest pay and benefits increase in its 36-year history.
Pano Christou, Chief Executive Officer at Pret A Manger said: "Setting up shop in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland has been our plan for a long time, and we’re thrilled that we’re finally able to make it happen. There has long been demand from our neighbours on the island of Ireland to bring Pret’s freshly prepared food and organic coffee, and now with the backing of Carebrook Partnership Ltd we’re able to do so. We look forward to making this partnership a success."
Pret is planning to roll out full ingredient labelling to shops in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland as part of Pret’s Allergy Plan. Full ingredient labels will be rolled out on all freshly made products to ensure that customers have the information they need to make the right choice for them.
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