Pret A Manger to create 550 jobs
Sandwich chain Pret A Manger is to create 550 jobs in the UK as it steps up its expansion plans after a year of record sales and store openings.
The chain, which opened in London in 1986 and has 286 shops mainly in the UK, said sales rose 15% to £377.3 million in the year to December 29 while underlying profits were up 14% to £52.4 million, boosted by opening 24 stores.