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Gastrofabrik in Plauen bankrupt: What happens to your vouchers?
In Plauen, six restaurants, including bowling centers and restaurants, are closing due to the insolvency of the Gastrofabrik. Effects on vouchers unclear.
Gastrofabrik in Plauen bankrupt: What happens to your vouchers?
In Plauen, the insolvency of the Gastrofabrik is causing great excitement among restaurant visitors. It became known that several locations were closing, which took place in a short space of time. These include the “Number One” bowling center and the “Steyr Almgasthof” in Zwickau. Many guests are wondering what will happen to bowling and breakfast vouchers that have already been issued. These vouchers were often used as gifts, and now there is great uncertainty. Freie Presse reports on the fears of citizens who fear that their vouchers could be worthless.
These closures are part of a larger trend that is hitting the region's restaurant industry hard. According to Blick, six other Gastrofabrik restaurants are facing the end. The “Number One” bowling center has been closed since the end of May, and the “Steyr Almgasthof” also had its last opening on May 31, 2025. This is particularly unfortunate since the Gastrofabrik had only recently introduced new concepts in order to cope with the austerity measures in the catering industry. The closures of the Zweibar and the newly opened Porto restaurant attracted particular attention. Only Uluru is open until the end of June, but its fate is also uncertain. Blick confirmed the closures with information from two suppliers.
The background to the development of the crisis
But what is behind this wave of bankruptcies? The catering industry has suffered greatly in recent years, particularly due to inflation and increased costs. According to Patrik-Ludwig Hantzsch from Creditreform, sales and earnings in this sector, adjusted for prices, are still below the level of 2019. The numbers speak for themselves: there have been almost 48,000 closures in the industry nationwide since 2020. The subgroup of caterers and food service providers is particularly hard hit, with a 67 percent increase in bankruptcies. Restaurants and pubs also have to expect an increase of 32 percent. Creditreform points out the regional differences in susceptibility to insolvency, with Saxony leading the way with an increase of 53 percent.
Overall, the situation for restaurants in Plauen and beyond is tense. The increase in sales tax on food at the beginning of the year has not improved the lack of income and is leaving many companies worried about their existence. The extent of the closures raises concerns that the region's restaurant scene will be permanently damaged.
The questions about the future are numerous, be it about the remaining vouchers or the general closure of restaurants. Many hope that there will be light at the end of the tunnel in the catering sector, but uncertainties remain great.