Pret a Manger reported an “encouraging start” to the year as sales continue to rise following positive growth in 2025.
For the first four months of 2026, system sales rose 7% globally and 8% in the UK, driven by rising customer numbers and continued estate expansion.
Pret’s estate has grown to over 750 shops across 21 countries, a 5% increase year on year. In the UK, expansion in transport hubs and roadside locations continues to fuel its strategy, with Pret having opened its first drive-thru shop in Warrington in May.
It comes as Pret‘s full year system sales rose 2.7% to £1.2bn in 2025.
Pret attributed this growth to a “relentless focus on freshly prepared food and barista-made drinks, strategic investments in team training, and initiatives designed to ensure faster service and elevate the customer experience in our shops”.
Since the start of the year, the business has rolled out a series of menu innovations, such as the expansion of its Super Plates range to include new protein plates and pots. It has also introduced a new line of half baguettes and wraps, alongside new matcha drinks and a larger coffee size.
“We are encouraged by our start to 2026, particularly as more customers are choosing Pret despite the financial pressure many households continue to face,” said Pret a Manger CEO Pano Christou.
“Over the past few years, we have invested significantly in our menu and in better value for money for our customers, while also continuing to support our amazing team members and improve the Pret customer experience.
“These results give us confidence that when we stay focused on the customer, we can continue to win the hearts and minds of Pret fans in the UK and around the world.”
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