One of the UK’s largest service areas, Cobham Services (M25 J9/10), is set to expand its offering with the much-anticipated arrival of Pret a Manger on Monday 26th February. The renowned brand, celebrated for its commitment to freshly made food and organic coffee, is currently in the final stages of its fit-out.
Cobham Services welcomes Pret a Manger to its diverse lineup, joining popular establishments like LEON, PizzaExpress, and Starbucks. The new outlet is poised to enhance the already strong offering, with an array of delicious options available, and will positively contribute to the local economy, creating an expected 16 jobs.
Cobham Services, recognised as one of the busiest service areas in the UK, is not only a pit stop for delicious meals but also a family-friendly destination. The service station features a dedicated children’s play area, a hotel, and an expanded electric vehicle (EV) charger offering, catering to the evolving needs of its visitors.
Pret a Manger was first founded in 1986 and has grown to operate nearly 700 outlets worldwide. The brand recently made headlines with the introduction of a children’s menu, demonstrating its commitment to serving a broader and more diverse customer base.
As well as Cobham, Extra MSA currently operates seven other MSAs across England at Baldock (A1(M) J10); Beaconsfield (M40 J2); Blackburn with Darwen (M65 J4); Cambridge (A14(M11) J24); Cullompton (M5 J28); Leeds Skelton Lake (M1 J45) and Peterborough (A1(M) J17).
In last year’s Transport Focus Motorway Service Users survey Extra MSA was crowned Britain’s number one motorway service operator, having ranked top of the “big four” for overall customer satisfaction.
Tom Dobson, CEO at Extra MSA Group said: “Customer satisfaction is paramount to us, and we continuously strive to enhance the experience for those who frequent our service areas. We are therefore thrilled to announce the addition of Pret a Manger to our lineup.
“Pret a Manger’s commitment to delivering high-quality, fresh food aligns seamlessly with our values. We take pride in going the ‘Extra mile’ for our customers, and will continue to work with trusted partners to further enhance our offering.”
Pret a Manger said: “We’re excited to start serving customers at Cobham Services. It is an excellent opportunity for us to bring Pret a Manger’s ethos to a new location and provide healthy and high-quality options to those traveling on the motorway network.
“Our business revolves around people, and we’re pleased to be bringing new employees on board through the job opportunities that this new site will generate.”
