UK: Pret a Manger to open first service station branch

Natural food chain Pret a Manger will be opening a branch by the end of summer at a Welcome Break service station at South Mimms Services on Junction 23 of the M25 in Hertfordshire, reported fruitnet.com.

The first Pret a Manger gas station branch will be a 12 month trial with service station operator Welcome Break, where it will set up its own kitchen and serve its fresh, natural food and hot beverages.

Rod McKie, CEO of Welcome Break, is optimistic that the trial partnership will be successful and so is Pret a Manger CEO Clive Schlee who expects positive reception from highway customers.

Pret a Manger is planning to expand to other Welcome Break stations after the trial.

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