Pret A Manger

Determining the precious brand elements for replication in future store roll outs

The Challenge
Identify what makes Pret relevant, distinct and compelling both as a brand and store experience in the Chicago QSR arena

The Approach

  • Accompanied shops to gain interactive consumer perspective regarding store navigation, the store environment and product selection
  • Focus groups held on-site for a more experiential environment to better understand the appeal, uniqueness and relevance of the brand
    • to discover regional consumer's attitudes to 'fresh' and 'healthy'
    • to establish brand identity through eyes of Chicagoans
    • to deconstruct the in-store experience

What we did

  • Consumer intelligence
  • Brand visioning
  • Competitive analysis
  • Communications
  • In-store experience

Outcomes

  • Clear direction for signage
  • Recommendations for menu lineup
  • Identify key communication messages
  • Tightened brand positioning and consumer understanding