This growing rival to Panera Bread has a new menu for fall - here's the verdict

Pret a Manger, the UK-based cafe chain, is a star on the rise.

And amidst swirling rumors of a public listing in the US and rising sales numbers, Pret a Manger's chefs have prepared a new fall menu to usher in cooler weather.

Pret a Manger - French for "ready to eat" - will serve the new fall offerings starting September 15.

Burritos and hot wraps are a big new addition this season, focusing on more diverse flavors with spicy, smoky chilies and fresh chimichurris. Soups will also be available, but unlike the chain's summer soup offerings of gazpacho and chilled sweet pea, there are heartier options.

Business Insider managed to catch a glimpse of their new menu in Pret's secret test kitchen in New York - here's what we found.