Pret A Manger shores up supply chain amid growing global uncertainty with new hire

The UK food-to-go and coffee chain currently operates over 700 outlets across 21 markets and is taking action to protect its growth ambitions amid rising economic instability

A Pret A Manger store in Kuwait | Photo: Pret A Manger

The UK food-to-go and coffee chain currently operates over 700 outlets across 21 markets and is taking action to protect its growth ambitions amid rising economic instability

In September 2021, Pret A Manger announced an ambitious plan to double the size of its 550-store business by the end of 2026.

Since then, the UK food-to-go and coffee chain has added approximately 200 stores to its portfolio and expanded from five markets globally to 21, including launches in India, Kuwait, Canada, Spain and Ireland.

Managing a global estate inevitably requires supply chain expertise. But Pret’s timing to appoint its first Chief Supply Chain Officer comes amid rising geopolitical volatility.

The recent conflict in Iran, which has disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz, is the third economic shock since 2020, following the pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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