A&W Food Services of Canada Inc. has opened an outpost of popular quick serve café Pret A Manger at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in the post-security International Departures food court, marking the brand’s first location in British Columbia and first in a Canadian airport. Pret A Manger, known for its grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, baked goods and coffee, will open four new locations across YVR and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) throughout 2026.
“Airports are a natural fit for Pret,” said Paul Hughes, managing director at A&W. “Travellers today are looking for food that is fresh, high quality, and fast — whether they’re grabbing a coffee before an early flight or looking for a healthier meal option while in transit. Pret delivers that experience in a way that’s convenient, consistent, and genuinely enjoyable.”
“At YVR, we’re continually looking for opportunities to elevate our food and beverage offering and enhance the passenger experience,” added Ben Ma, Vancouver Airport Authority’s director of retail passenger experience. “The arrival of Pret A Manger adds another globally recognized brand to our airport and is part of our broader strategy to provide travellers with more convenient and healthy choices throughout their journey.”
“Canada represents an important growth opportunity for Pret,” added Hughes. “We’re seeing strong consumer demand for fresh, high-quality food served quickly and conveniently. We’re excited not only about our airport growth, but also about working with our franchise partners to expand Pret into more cities and transit locations across Canada in the years ahead.”
