A new Pret A Manger store at the Rosebank Zone officially opens on Saturday, 31 May, marking the second Pret store to open in South Africa this year.

A unique feature of the 2nd South African Pret A Manger store will see the shop having a local creative feel to it courtesy of a graphic design from University of Johannesburg student, Precious Mogoje.

Mogoje, a student from the University’s Faculty of Art, Design and Architecture – Department of Graphic Design, saw her design being chosen as the lead design to be displayed alongside Pret’s Emanating Star at the newest Pret A Manger store.

The Millat Group and the Pret A Manger leadership team had reached out to the University of Johannesburg and ran a competition amongst the Graphic Design students for a mural design that would best reflect the essence and culture of Johannesburg.

After a successful launch in Melrose Arch, the expansion with the opening of the second Pret shop, follows an enthusiastic response from local customers and marks the next phase in a broader national rollout.

South Africans have embraced Pret’s fresh, high-quality food and organic coffee. The store has quickly become a staple for commuters, professionals, and residents seeking fast, delicious meals made with care.

Hamza Farooqui, CEO of Millat Group, which holds the master franchise for Pret in South Africa, says the reception has validated their belief in the brand’s local potential.

“Melrose Arch confirmed what we hoped, that Pret’s promise of fresh food, ethical sourcing, and warm service truly resonates here. The support has been phenomenal. People have not just come once, they come back, and they bring others with them. It’s become a community space, and that is exactly what we envisioned. Rosebank is the natural next step.”

The new store at The Zone is in the heart of Rosebank, one of Johannesburg’s most vibrant and fast-growing urban districts. Adjacent to the Gautrain station and seamlessly connected to retail centers, hotels, offices, and residential developments, The Zone attracts a constant flow of commuters, tourists, students, and shoppers. It is a high-energy, mixed-use node that blends convenience with culture and style, an ideal environment for Pret’s offering of accessible, on-the-go freshness.

Pret customers will get exposed to a variety of activations at the Rosebank store this weekend, with the brand showcasing to customers its origins and its freshly made food approach. Free coffee vouchers will be handed out throughout Saturday and Sunday at selected key points in the Rosebank Zone.

Pret A Manger’s Rosebank store will mirror the brand’s global approach. Food will be prepared fresh in-store daily, organic coffee will be served with care, and any unsold food will be donated to local charities. Sustainability and community remain central to Pret’s mission, both globally and locally.

With more than 700 stores in 21 countries, Pret A Manger is now gaining strong traction in South Africa. Plans for additional locations are already under way as momentum builds.