# Vegetarian Restaurant Pop-Ups A Healthy Sandwich Chain Promotes Its New Items with a Pop-Up Store By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandwich-chain References: [uk.businessinsider](http://uk.businessinsider.com/inside-prets-new-vegetarian-pop-up-2016-6) & [home.bt](http://home.bt.com/news/features/we-went-to-prets-little-veggie-pop-up-store-to-try-out-the-new-healthy-items-on-their-menu-11364065622021) The popular sandwich chain '[Pret a Manger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pret-a-manger-january-menu)' has created a [temporary pop-up store](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alpro-the-house-of-cinnamon-roll) to feature and promote its new range of [vegetarian menu items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw-canada). The 'Veggie Pret' storefront is a vibrant green color which immediately catches the attention of people passing by. The same green theme is followed inside the sandwich chain's pop-up store with many wholesome and healthy items on display. Some of the more interesting vegetarian food items featured in this pop-up include open-faced sandwiches and cocoa-orange chocolate pots. The natural vegetarian items are all fresh and reasonably priced. Health-consciousness in London has been growing exponentially along with the popularity of food bloggers and celebrity chefs such as Jaime Oliver. By expanding and catering to this growing market, the Pret a Manger sandwich chain is promoting the health benefits that come with eating vegetarian food without compromising its business model. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Health-consciousness:** Promote healthy eating options and cater to the growing market of health-conscious consumers. - **Vibrant Pop-up Stores:** Utilize eye-catching and themed pop-up stores to attract attention and generate buzz for new product ranges. - **Vegetarian Menu Expansion:** Capitalizing on the popularity of vegetarianism by introducing new and interesting vegetarian food items. ### Where This Applies - **Food and Beverage:** Incorporate vegetarian menu options and create pop-up stores to tap into the growing demand for healthy dining experiences. - **Restaurant:** Embrace the trend towards health-consciousness and vegetarianism by expanding vegetarian menu offerings and creating pop-up stores. - **Marketing and Advertising:** Utilize themed and visually striking pop-up stores to promote new products and generate brand awareness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pop-Up Concept Grocery Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/another-pantry.md) - [Plant-Based Burger Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burger-pop-up.md) - [Comforting Cafe Sandwich Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pret-a-manger-january-menu.md) - [Pop-Up Vegan Cheese Markets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nurishh-hosted.md) - [Plant-Based Ham Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phamacy.md) - [Seasonal Cafe Sandwich Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pret-a-manger-sandwiches.md) - [Meatless QSR Menu Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meatfree-menu.md) - [Pop-Up Plant-Based Food Stalls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foodservice-concept.md) - [Witchy Sandwich Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wichcraft-popup.md)