Pret a Manger has announced the launch of new dine-in restaurants complete with a refreshed menu and porcelain crockery in a bid to draw in hybrid workers.
The British sandwich giant will test the shop format in towns that offer fewer 'grab-and-go' options as it aims to keep customers in store for longer.
Croque monsieur and a caprese melt are among the made to order food items on offer and the company's managing director believes there could be more than 100 dine-in stores opening in the future.
Unlike present outlets, there will only be one 'ready-to-go' refrigerated shelf as employees prepare fresh baguettes over the course of the day.
Two shops are set to be trialled in the immediate future - at Broughty Ferry near Dundee and Maidenhead in Berkshire.
