Gastrofabrik in Plauen bankruptcy: What happens to your vouchers?

Gastrofabrik in Plauen bankruptcy: What happens to your vouchers?

Plauen, Deutschland - In Plauen, the bankruptcy of the catering factory ensures great excitement among the restaurant visitors. The closure became known to several localities that took place in a short time. This includes the bowling center "Number One" and the "Steyr Almgasthof" in Zwickau. Many guests are wondering what will happen to bowling and breakfast vouchers. These vouchers were often used as gifts, and now the uncertainties are great. [Free Press] (https://www.freiepresse.de/vogtland/plauen/nach-dem-aus-gastrofabrik-in-plauen-was-vut-vutscheinen-fuer-Bowling- and-Essen-article13837492) reports that their vouchers could be worthless.

These closures are part of a larger trend that strikes the gastronomy in the region. According to Blick, six other restaurants in the catering factory experience this. 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 because the gastrofabrik recently introduced new concepts to master the austerity course in the catering trade. The closures of the two -bar and the newly opened restaurant Porto attracted special attention. Only the Uluru is open until the end of June, but its fate is also uncertain. [Blick] (https://www.blick.de/vogtland/hiobs message-in-plauen-machen-murzer-Zeich-Sechs-Dicht-article 13832773) confirmed the closures by information from two suppliers.

The background of crisis development

But what is behind this wave of bankruptcies? Gastronomy has suffered greatly in recent years, especially through inflation and increased costs. According to Patrik-Ludwig Hantzsch from Creditreform, sales and income in this sector are still under the level of 2019. The numbers speak for themselves: Since 2020 there have been almost 48,000 closings in the industry. The subgroup of the caterer and catering service provider with an increase of 67 percent of bankruptcy is particularly affected. The restaurants and restaurants must also expect an increase of 32 percent. [Creditreform] (https://www.creditreform.de/aktuelles-wissen/Pressemistungen-fachbeitraege/news-details/show/krisengerchungen-in-der-gastronomie- 48000-closing-2020) indicates the regional differences in susceptibility to insolvency with a plus of 53 percent lies.

Overall, the situation for the catering businesses in Plauen and beyond is tense. The increase in sales tax for dishes at the beginning of the year has not improved the lack of income and has many companies worried about their existence. The extent of the closures fears that the catering scene in the region will be damaged.

The questions about the future are numerous, be it about the remaining vouchers or the general closure of restaurants. Many hope that light will still be visible in the area of ​​catering at the end of the tunnel, but the uncertainties remain great.