Pret returns to profitable operations with strongest sales outside London

Sandwich chain bounces back after Covid restrictions as half-year revenues more than triple

The sandwich chain Pret a Manger has returned to profitable operations after two years in which it lost a cumulative 570m.

Announcing trading figures for the first six months of 2022, the company said its recovery had continued and accelerated", with half-year revenues more than tripling year on year to 357.8m, helping it return to profitability in March and becoming cashflow positive since May.