New Delhi (CNN Business)One of the wealthiest men in the world is PretAManger inIndiaIs launched. Add the British coffee and sandwich brand to a huge business empire that spans energy, retail and telecommunications.
Darshan Mehta, Managing Director of Reliance Brands, said in a statement that the partnership is rooted in the "strong growth potential" of the Pret brand and the Indian food and beverage industry. With a population of
Mehtastated that Pret A Manger, which means "ready to eat" in French, has strong brand awareness in South Asian countries.
Pret A Manger opened in London in 1986 and now has over 500 shops in the UK, US, France, Dubai and Hong Kong. In September last year, we announced plans to double the scale of our business within five years, including entering five new markets by the end of 2023.
Reliance Brands said it was "a major city and travel center," but a spokesman refused to share the details.