Pret A Manger Opens First Drive-Through Shop

May 5, 2026, 15:29
UKOther

Introduction

Pret A Manger opened its first drive-through shop. It is at a BP gas station in Cheshire.

Main Body

The shop is near the M6 road. Customers can order food in their cars. There are also seats for 48 people and chargers for electric cars. Pret A Manger usually has shops in cities and airports. Now, the company wants to open more shops outside of London. They want to make more money. Many people in the UK use drive-through shops. McDonald's has many of these shops. Pret A Manger wants to sell food to people who are traveling.

Conclusion

Pret A Manger is now in the drive-through market to grow in different parts of the UK.

Learning

πŸ“ Where is it?

Look at these phrases from the text to describe locations:

  • At a... (Specific spot) β†’\rightarrow at a BP gas station
  • In... (Inside a city/country/area) β†’\rightarrow in Cheshire / in cities
  • Near the... (Close to something) β†’\rightarrow near the M6 road
  • Outside of... (Not inside) β†’\rightarrow outside of London

βš™οΈ The 'Want' Pattern

When a company or person has a goal, we use: Want + to + Action.

  • Want β†’\rightarrow to open more shops
  • Want β†’\rightarrow to make more money
  • Want β†’\rightarrow to sell food

Quick Rule: Never say "want open." Always add to before the action word.

Vocabulary Learning

shop (n.)
A place where goods or services are sold.
Example:I went to the shop to buy a new jacket.
drive-through (adj.)
A type of service where customers can order without leaving their car.
Example:The drive-through at the fast-food restaurant was very convenient.
order (v.)
To request something to be prepared or delivered.
Example:She decided to order a pizza for dinner.
food (n.)
Anything that can be eaten.
Example:The restaurant offers a variety of healthy food.
car (n.)
A vehicle that people drive.
Example:He parked his car in the garage.
seat (n.)
A place to sit.
Example:There were 48 seats available in the cafe.
electric (adj.)
Powered by electricity.
Example:The electric car runs on batteries.
city (n.)
A large town.
Example:London is a bustling city.
airport (n.)
A place where planes take off and land.
Example:She arrived at the airport early.
company (n.)
An organization that sells goods or services.
Example:The company announced a new product.