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Inside a Pret a Manger, Strand, LondonPret a Manger (or Pret) is a UK sandwich retailer. The company was founded in London in 1986 by friends Sinclair Beecham and Julian Metcalfe who met while studying property law at the Polytechnic of Central London . They claim to be passionate about food, the sandwiches are made from natural ingredients without preservatives. All sandwiches are made on the day of purchase, those left at the end of the day are given to the homeless. They use cardboard packaging rather than sealed plastic, to emphasize that the sandwiches are fresh, and cannot be kept overnight.
The name is French for "ready to eat".
McDonald's bought a £25 million stake in the company, and they opened some outlets in New York. Unlike other fast food outlets Pret a Manger is not a franchise.
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The sandwiches are made at 5am and are stored in a fridge, they can be quite cold if eaten straight from the packet, without being given time to warm up. Other sandwich shops, like the SubwaySubway is the name of a multinational franchising company selling sandwiches and salads. It was founded in 1965 by Fred De Luca, and has grown ever since. The corporate name of Subway is Doctor's Associates Inc. DAI), based in Milford, Connecticut. In the chain, will make a sandwich while you watch, rather than one that's been sitting in a fridge for hours.
In the past, no nutritional information was provided, but this policy has been changed and information for each of their products is available from their website.
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