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Rorschach-Bar closes after 9 years: declines in the catering trade!
The Rorschach-Bar in Leipzig's southern suburb is closing after nine years due to falling sales and changed guest culture.
Rorschach-Bar closes after 9 years: declines in the catering trade!
In Leipzig, an important chapter was recently closed in the catering scene: the Rorschach bar, a integral part of the city for the past nine years, has closed its doors forever. This decision was made by the owner Maurice Le Petit and reflects the challenges with which many restaurants are confronted in the region.
Le Petit called the main reason for the closure of the Rorschach-Bar the strongly declining sales, especially in the months of February to April 2023. According to a report by Kreuzer Leipzig Despite high -quality offers and a creative drinks menu, the bar could not have any financial success. Finally, these financial difficulties led the team to pull the ripcord to avoid serious debts.
Changes in the outgoing behavior
The closure of the Rorschach-Bar is part of a larger trend that gastronomy in Leipzig experiences. Stefan Niklarz from the Saxon Dehoga reports on declining sales in the industry, whereby the guests are increasingly dealing with their money more and more consciously. The consumer climate index shows that inflation -related economic uncertainties have a strong influence on the buying behavior of customers, which leads to fewer expenses in gastronomy. Kreuzer Leipzig emphasizes that people's outstanding behavior has changed: mainly special occasions are targeted instead of regularly visiting.
Michael Bauß, operator of the Kuultivo restaurant, describes similar experiences. He speaks of a noticeable decline in reservations since the opening of his restaurant in 2020.
Price increases and challenges
Another aspect that contains the gastronomy is the increased costs for operation and ingredients. Carl Pfeiffer, operator of several local catering businesses, has not recorded any declines of sales and sees no reason for a closure. He explains that the price increases surprised many guests because they were used to lower prices.
In addition, the Office for Statistics shows that the average budget funds in Leipzig were 2,336 euros in 2024, which is a clear deficit in comparison to 3,074 euros nationwide. These differences in the available income can also contribute to the changed output dynamics.
The Rorschach-Bar, known for its classic cocktail culture and several awards, officially closed its doors last weekend. Your address, Arndtstraße 44 in the southern suburb, will miss a piece of Leipzig gastronomy history after this farewell. Maurice Le Petit unequivocally explained her decision to close as a step to avoid further losses and thus seal the sad end of an estimated restaurant that has been able to gather a loyal community since 2016.
At a time when the catering scene faces major challenges, it remains to be seen how the expenses of the Leipziger will change and which impulses could set new concepts.