<Tr> <Th> Website </Th> <Td> www.pret.co.uk </Td> </Tr> <P> Pret a Manger / ˈprɛt ə ˈmɑːnʒeɪ / is an international sandwich shop chain based in the United Kingdom, commonly referred to simply as "Pret". Founded in 1983, Pret currently has over 500 shops in nine countries . </P> <P> Jeffrey Hyman founded the first Pret a Manger in London on 21 October 1983 . The first Pret A Manger shop opened in Hampstead, London, in 1984 . The name Prêt à Manger (French pronunciation: ​ (pʁɛt ‿ a mɑ̃ʒe), ready to eat) was based on prêt - à - porter, French for "ready - to - wear" clothing . </P> <P> This original Pret A Manger was located opposite Hampstead Underground station, had its own kitchen, and offered ready - to - eat freshly made natural food, filled baguettes, Croque - monsieur and other ready - to - go convenience foods . </P>

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