Pret announces two new UK franchise partners

Dallas Holdings and K&Z Group are to become the next Pret A Manger franchisees in the UK, it has been confirmed. The former, who have worked to enhance customer experiences globally across multiple brands, and the latter, a family-run, multi-unit franchise business, have gone through a rigorous interview process to ensure they’re the right cultural and digital fit.

Overall, eight shops will be transferred to the new franchise partners in spring 2022. Outlets in Guildford, Bournemouth, Basingstoke and Woking will be transferred to K&Z Holdings, while Pret’s four shops in Oxford will go to Dallas Holdings.

Pano Christou, CEO of Pret A Manger, said: “Demand for our freshly prepared food and organic coffee is growing, with some shops busier than they’ve ever been. To meet that demand, we’re establishing new partnerships with franchisees to bring Pret to more people.

“Our agreements with Dallas Holdings and K&Z Group are a vital part of that ambition and will help kickstart our growth in different parts of the country. We’re really pleased that they’ll be joining us on this journey, helping to spread Pret joy to more customers.”

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