Pret to reopen 71 more shops including this Leeds branch

Pret A Manger has announced plans to reopen more shops across the country for takeaway and delivery from May 11.
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With 30 stores already reopened, a further 71 shops will follow from Monday, including cafes in Leeds, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester.

The Land Lane branch in Leeds city centre will reopen, however there are not yet plans to open the Bond Street, Infirmary Street or Victoria centre shops.

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In a blog post addressed to customers, Pret chief executive Pano Christou said: “It’s been fantastic to see so many of you respecting the changes we’ve made, and we’re extremely grateful for your ongoing support.”

Pret A Manger on Lands Lane will reopen for collection and delivery on May 11 (Photo: Google)Pret A Manger on Lands Lane will reopen for collection and delivery on May 11 (Photo: Google)
Pret A Manger on Lands Lane will reopen for collection and delivery on May 11 (Photo: Google)

Each shop will be fitted with Perspex screens at the tills, while restrictions will be in place on the number of customers allowed in the stores.

Mr Christou said customers will be provided with hand sanitiser, while members of staff will be offered face coverings.

It comes after KFC announced it is reopening 80 more restaurants for deliveries across the UK this week, taking its total to 100 by Monday.

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McDonald’s said 15 restaurants will reopen from 11am next Wednesday, while Burger King said it hopes to open at least 350 of its restaurants by the end of June as part of a staggered reopening after the lockdown.

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