Pret A Manger announces first Belfast store
Last updated 16th Aug 2023
Pret A Manger’s first shop in Northern Ireland is set to open later this year in Belfast city centre, creating 20 new jobs in the city.
The shop is Pret’s fourth on the island of Ireland, having opened three shops in Dublin in the last 18 months.
Locals will soon be able to enjoy Pret’s extensive menu of freshly made food and organic coffee on Belfast’s Donegall Square West.
What to expect:
Coffees, teas and other hot and iced drinks will be prepared by trained baristas, while a menu of freshly made sandwiches, salads and hot-food options, alongside snacks, baked good and cold drinks will also be available.
The new opening will create up to 20 new jobs in the city, with Pret looking to recruit in a number of roles, including Team Members, Managers and Baristas.
Staff can earn up to £12.30 per hour depending on role, location, experience and bonus inclusion.
Staff will also have access to a benefits package which includes free food and drink while on shift, as well as a discounts portal.
Clare Clough, UK & Ireland Managing Director at Pret A Manger, said: “We’re delighted to be opening Pret’s first-ever shop in Northern Ireland as part of our ambitious plans to bring Pret to more people.
“We’ve long heard that Belfast locals and visitors would love to have a Pret, so we can’t wait to welcome them to our new shop right in the heart of the city with our longstanding franchise partner Carebrook, who has had much success operating Pret shops in the UK and on the island of Ireland”.
Gerard Loughran, Chief Executive at the Carebrook Partnership Ltd, added: “This new opening in Belfast is an important milestone for our partnership with Pret, and it’s fantastic to finally be bringing the Pret brand to Northern Ireland.
“The new shop will create 20 jobs in the city and we hope it can become a hotspot for locals and visitors alike. We’re excited to welcome our first customers later this year, where they can enjoy the freshly made food and coffee Pret is known for”.
In partnership with The Pret Foundation, Pret is on the look-out for local charities to donate surplus food to at the end of each day. Interested local charities should contact The Pret Foundation via Pret.FoundationUK@pret.com
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