Pret a Manger, translated as "ready to eat" in French, is a sandwich shop franchise headquartered in London, United Kingdom, founded in 1983. Widely known as Pret, the chain has gained popularity both domestically and internationally. Pret has 697 locations worldwide, with a significant presence of 498 stores in the UK and 62 in the US. It also has establishments in France, Hong Kong, India, Switzerland, and eleven other countries.