NEW YORK – Pret A Manger is bringing its first university shops to the United States. The company will open two shops at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania on August 28 (the first Pret A Manger shops in Philadelphia), followed by one at the University of Chicago on September 14.

The shops will offer Pret’s menu of organic coffee and handmade natural food, including sandwiches, salads, wraps, baguettes and hot options. Using quality, ethically-sourced ingredients, all of Pret’s fresh items are prepared on-site in the shop kitchens every day. Favorites from the menu include: Balsamic Chicken & Avocado Sandwich, Mediterranean Mezze Salad, Coconut Chicken & Miso Sweet Potato Balance Box, and Turkey, Ham & Wisconsin Cheddar Hot Baguette.

“Our menu of freshly-made food to go is perfect for students juggling a busy academic lifestyle, and I’m sure our organic coffee will also be very popular on campus. Pret is a natural choice for students looking for fresh and nutritious food and we hope that these three new university shops are the first of many,” said Jo Brett, Pret’s U.S. president.

The two University of Pennsylvania shops will serve thousands of students, faculty, staff and guests flowing through the Wharton School’s Jon M. Hunstman Hall. The first shop will be located on the main floor and the second, a smaller outpost, will be located on the second floor serving mostly graduate students.

At the University of Chicago, the shop will be located in the Reynolds Club, the primary student center on campus that serves as a hub for undergraduates, graduate students, faculty and staff. This location in the heart of the Hyde Park campus will serve not only the campus community, but the many guests at more than 500 programs held in the building each year.