Pret a Manger leads trio of F&B signings at Gloucester Quays

Pret a Manger is set to make its Gloucester debut, leading a trio of food and beverage signings at Peel Retail & Leisure’s Gloucester Quays.

Taking a 1,841 sq ft unit on High Orchard Street, Pret a Manger at Gloucester Quays will accommodate 85 covers and offer a range of sandwiches, wraps, salads alongside baked goods and snacks. Customers will also be able to grab hot drinks including teas and coffees.

Joining Pret a Manger on High Orchard Street will be Subway, with the made-to-order sandwich chain opening in a 603 sq ft unit near The Real Greek and Bill’s.

Gloucester Quays will also welcoming a new kiosk for doughnut specialist Krispy Kreme, which will open in a dedicated space in the city for the first time.

All three operators are set to open within the coming weeks.

Paul Carter, asset director at Peel Retail & Leisure, said: “In Gloucester Quays’ unique crossover position as both outlet and de facto city centre, the importance of having a quality grab-and-go offer is not to be underestimated. Having these three global F&B brands commit to the destination points to that, particularly how we can cater to breakfast, lunch, and dinner audiences, whether they’re here for a retail-dominated experience or because they work or live locally. Pret, Subway, and Krispy Kreme will all bring something different to the outlet, and their arrival is further evidence of our 15-year-long dedication to meeting the needs of our loyal and diverse catchment.”

The trio of F&B signings follows a successful Summer Food Festival at Gloucester Quays, which saw footfall at the outlet increase by 37% week-on-week, with sales boosted by 4.5%.