Trio of food operators to open at Gloucester Quays
Pret a Manger and Subway will both open on High Orchard Street, while Krispy Kreme will launch a new kiosk at the destination
Pret a Manger, Krispy Kreme and Subway are all going to make their city debut at Gloucester Quays.
Opening on High Orchard Street in a 1,841 sq ft unit with room to seat 85 customers, the new Pret a Manger shop will serve a menu of freshly-made food and organic coffee to customers in Gloucester for the very first time.
Visitors to the outlet will be able to choose from Pret’s wide variety of sandwiches, wraps and salads, all handmade in its onsite kitchen, alongside its selection of baked goods and snacks. Coffees, teas, and other hot and iced drinks prepared by trained baristas will also be available.
Joining Pret a Manger on High Orchard Street will be Subway, which is set to open near The Real Greek and Bill’s in a 603 sq ft unit. Adding to Gloucester Quays’ grab-and-go offer, the popular chain will offer its famed made-to-order sandwiches.
The outlet is also set to welcome a new kiosk from Krispy Kreme, bringing its range of hand-crafted doughnuts to the city for the first time in a dedicated space.
The trio of F&B signings follows a “successful” Summer Food Festival at Gloucester Quays, which welcomed over 150 stalls from local operators, uplifting footfall at the outlet by 37% week-on-week, and seeing a 4.5% boost to total sales.
Paul Carter, asset director at Peel Retail and Leisure, said: “In Gloucester Quays’ unique crossover position as both outlet and de facto city centre, the importance of having a quality grab-and-go offer is not to be underestimated.
“Having these three global F&B brands commit to the destination points to that, particularly how we can cater to breakfast, lunch, and dinner audiences, whether they’re here for a retail-dominated experience or because they work or live locally. Pret, Subway, and Krispy Kreme will all bring something different to the outlet, and their arrival is further evidence of our 15-year-long dedication to meeting the needs of our loyal and diverse catchment.”
Clare Clough, UK managing director at Pret a Manger, added: “Pret is opening shops in towns and cities across the UK, so it was about time we found ourselves a home in the historic city of Gloucester. We’re excited to welcome 10 new Team Members to the Pret family to help us deliver a fantastic experience for our customers, and we look forward to opening our doors very soon.”
