Janes Pantry Revives Coughlan's Shops | UK News

Coughlan’s Bakery, once a beloved chain across Kent, Surrey, and south London, shut down in June due to soaring costs — but its legacy is far from over. Janes Pantry, a Gloucestershire-based bakery, has snapped up 20 former Coughlan’s locations and plans to reopen them under its own brand, bringing jobs back to the high street and even inviting ex-Coughlan’s staff to reapply. While comedian Romesh Ranganathan, who co-owned the chain for its vegan offerings, is out of this new venture and expressed disappointment at the closure, the revival signals hope for local economies and familiar neighborhood spots. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/48e56ee758f331ea