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Pret-A-Manger picks Scots store to trial brand new service
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PRET-A-Manger has picked a Scottish store to trial a brand-new service - and locals will love it.
The popular sandwich chain is trying out a new format in a bid to accelerate its major expansion plans across the UK.
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Bosses have announced plans for a new format inside stores
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And it is set to be trialled inside a Scottish store
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Pret opened its first shop in London in 1986 and the chain employs 12,500 staff in more than 700 locations across 21 countries.
But bosses have chosen the branch in Broughty Ferry, just outside of Dundee, to be among the first locations to trial the new format.
The cafe on Brook Street, alongside another in Maidenhead, Berkshire, will give fans a taste of what other stores could be like in the future.
If it is successful, the format will be rolled out in other branches across the UK.
According to the Scottish Daily Express, the new style will offer made-to-order food and will have more dining space.
This is different from the current design, which focuses on a grab-and-go style for customers.
It would mean that customers would be able to take their time and would encourage them to dine in instead.
Staff would also be encouraged to rush less when serving punters, as opposed to the current model, which sees everyone served in less than a minute.
It is hoped that the new method will create a more relaxed environment.
Bosses at Pret have also revealed that a new, exclusive menu would also be on offer as part of the new format.
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And there will also be a Little Stars Cafe play area for families with young children.
It comes as bosses aim to expand the firm to more locations outside of London, with already 500 outlets now open across the UK.
Clare Clough, Pret's managing director for UK and Europe, said: "Throughout the past five years, we've made it a priority to bring Pret to more people.
"Whether you're a city worker commuting to the office, a parent juggling work and family life, or someone catching up with friends.
"Now, we're taking that further, making Pret a destination for customers in a bit less of a rush who want a comfortable space to enjoy delicious food and spend time with family and friends.
"Our teams have been hard at work making sure everything from the shop design to the unique menu items have been carefully thought through and we can't wait to see how our customers respond."
