Fast food chain Pret a Manger‘s private equity owners have chosen Solebury Capital to advise on a planned New York stock market listing, people close to the situation said.

The U.S. capital markets advisory firm will also help Bridgepoint select investment banks for an initial public offering, which could come before the end of the year, they added.

“Our longstanding investment in Pret regularly prompts speculation about our intentions. We expect to remain a significant investor for the foreseeable future,” a spokesman for Bridgepoint said.

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