Pret A Manger

PE-Owned

JAB Holding (majority) and Bridgepoint acquired Pret A Manger in 2018 for £1.5B, with General Atlantic as a minority investor. The pandemic decimated Pret's office-location model and led to 2,800+ layoffs in 2020. General Atlantic helped recapitalize the business.

Founded: 1983|Acquired by General Atlantic (2018)£1.5B|Website →
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Ownership Information

Pret A Manger is owned by General Atlantic. Private equity ownership often leads to cost-cutting, price increases, and reduced quality of service as firms prioritize returns for investors over customers and employees.Learn more about PE ownership impact →

Timeline

1983

Pret A Manger founded

2018

Acquired by General Atlantic for £1.5B

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