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FreedomPay Powers Pret A Manger’s Payment Experience Globally
FreedomPay, an innovative leader in Next Level Commerce™ technologies, has partnered with freshly made food and organic coffee shop,Pret A Manger. This collaboration is already powering Pret in three major markets—the United Kingdom, United States and Hong Kong with further deployments planned in Europe later in 2025 — providing a seamless and resilient payment experience for customers worldwide.
This partnership provides Pret with a robust and reliable platform to support its continued growth. FreedomPay’s industry-leading solution ensuring payment acceptance is consistently available and operational, a critical factor for success in the fast-paced quick service restaurant (QSR) industry. The platform’s store-and-forward functionality ensures uninterrupted transaction processing even during connectivity disruptions, allowing Pret to maintain business continuity and maximise revenue.
Chris Matthews, Global Retail Technology Director at Pret A Manger said, “At Pret, we are committed to providing a frictionless and enjoyable experience for our customers. Partnering with FreedomPay allows us to leverage their best-in-class technology to ensure secure and reliable payment processing, no matter where our customers are in the world. This partnership is a key ingredient in our recipe for international success, allowing us to focus on what we do best: delivering delicious, freshly made food and organic coffee.”
“We are thrilled to partner with Pret A Manger to bring our secure and innovative commerce solutions to their expanding global market,” said Chris Kronenthal, President at FreedomPay. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to empowering QSR brands with the technology they need to thrive in today’s digital landscape. We look forward to providing Pret with data-driven insights to enhance their operations and customer satisfaction through our integrated Next Level Commerce™ platform.”
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