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3mo ago

Restaurant Bankruptcies in Germany Climb to Highest Level Since 2011

Creditreform signals further strain in 2026, with small, owner‑run venues most exposed to rising energy, rent, food costs.

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Die Zahl der Pleiten von Restaurants, Gaststätten oder Imbissbuden ist der Auskunftei Cerditreform zufolge deutlich gestiegen. Allein 2025 hätten rund 2900 Betriebe Insolvenz anmelden müssen - mehr als doppelt so viele wie 2022 mit 1394 Fällen.
Pandemie, Kostenexplosion und Sparzwang der Gäste treiben Wirte massenhaft in die Pleite.

Overview

  • About 2,900 gastronomy businesses filed for insolvency in 2025, up nearly 30% year on year and marking a fourth straight annual increase.
  • From 2020 to 2025, Creditreform counted 11,252 insolvency filings and nearly 69,000 closures, including roughly 24,500 exits in 2024 and 2025.
  • The VAT on meals was cut to 7% in early 2025, yet prices barely moved, with Meoton’s index at 99.6 in mid‑February versus 100 in December.
  • Dehoga reports a sixth consecutive year of real revenue declines in 2025, while costs for goods, labor and energy have risen by up to about 40% since 2022.
  • Failures are rising across sub‑segments—restaurants and snack bars up 30.5%, caterers 30.7%, and clubs and drink outlets 23.9%—as consumers scale back spending or opt for delivery.