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Apr 2022
Pret A Manger set to open in Harrogate 'very soon'
Pret A Manger has confirmed it will open a shop on Harrogate's James Street "very soon".
The Stray Ferret revealed in January the sandwich shop franchise planned to open in what was at the time Messums Yorkshire, a gallery curated by artist Johnny Messum. The gallery is now closed.
Pret has now confirmed a store, creating 15 jobs, is expected to welcome customers by late spring.
Pano Christou, chief executive of Pret, said:
Pret currently has more than 450 shops in the UK, with the majority in London.
This will be the first Pret in the Harrogate district. It will sell hot drinks, sandwich and grab and go menu.
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Pret will will become the latest in a significant number of new arrivals on James Street over the past few months.
Tom Limbert, director of property consultants Central Retail, which acted for the landlord, said:
In partnership with The Pret Foundation, the company is also looking for local charities to donate surplus food to at the end of each day. Those interested can contact the foundation on Pret.FoundationUK@pret.com.
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