November 1, 2011
47. Pret A Manger
London / No. of units: 193
Known for its selection of upscale sandwiches, soups and salads prepared from all-natural, preservative-free ingredients, the London-based Pret A Manger is now looking to grow its number of units in the United States. The chain is eyeing domestic expansion in such markets as New York, Washington, D.C., and Chicago. In September, the chain introduced a new restaurant in Chicago, its second in that area.