Felipe Athayde has been appointed as president of Pret A Manger to lead the operations in the U.S. His objective is to expand Pret's footprint beyond the current 66 locations in North America, especially focusing on the over 40 stores located in the New York City area. Athayde has a substantial background in the quick-service food industry, having previously led Tim Hortons in the U.S. and most recently serving as CEO of Authentic Restaurant Brands. Pret A Manger is known for sourcing 100% organic-certified coffee and was acquired by JAB in 2018.
"Pret is a brand I have known and loved for many years, and the opportunity ahead in the U.S. is massive. I'm here to help unlock that potential and lead the next chapter of growth in the world's largest food-to-go market."
Felipe Athayde was recently tapped by the UK-based chain Pret A Manger to lead operations in the U.S. as president. Athayde has been tasked with growing Pret A Manger beyond its current 66-location footprint in North America, which includes more than 40 New York City-area stores.
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