In 2020, Pret garnered 16,500 subscriptions on its first day in the UK. Photo by: Newscast/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Pret A Manger has launched its coffee-subscription program in New York City and Washington, D.C. It follows a successful rollout in the UK, which garnered 16,500 subscriptions on its debut day. The coffee market is showing resilience, said an expert from the Speciality Coffee Association. See more stories on Insider's business page. Cafe chain Pret A Manger has launched its coffee subscription service in New York and Washington D.C., the company recently announced.