“We’re thrilled" - new Pret A Manger to open on the M27 at Rownhams services

The popular chain opened today (March 20) at the Rownhams westbound services on the M27 as part of its partnership with Roadchef. It is the first of three new stores that Pret are opening on the UK’s motorway network in the coming days with eateries in Stafford and Chester opening next week.

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Sam Otterburn, head of franchise at Pret A Manger, said: “We’re thrilled to expand to new shops on the motorway network in Rownhams, Stafford and Chester with our franchise partner Roadchef. These locations give travellers the perfect place to pause and refuel with freshly made food and organic coffee. We look forward to welcoming customers soon.”

The new store at Rownhams has created 15 new jobs and will be open from 7am to 7pm with customers able to pick up freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, hot food, snacks and baked goods.

Dan Sutton, brands director at Roadchef, said: “Deepening our partnership with Pret and adding new locations across our estate as we head into the busy spring and summer travel periods marks another important milestone for our business.

“We are committed to working with the best brands to provide customers with unparalleled choice, quality and convenience when they travel.”