Bäcker-Schock in Baden-Württemberg: close 34 branches of Sternenbäck!

Bäcker-Schock in Baden-Württemberg: close 34 branches of Sternenbäck!

In a surprising turn, the traditional Sternenbäck bakery, which has been based in Hechingen since its foundation in 1766, had to make a drastic decision. The large bakery announced the closure of all its 34 branches in Baden-Württemberg. Around 1,000 employees will be affected and should now search for new jobs. This development follows a previously launched renovation process that opened in May.

On September 26, 2024, Sternenbäck Management GmbH commented that the production site in Hechingen could only be maintained by the end of the year. Nevertheless, the company hoped for a restructuring and concentration on other locations, especially in Gera (Thuringia) and Spremberg (Brandenburg). The concerns about the future of the bakery branches in the southwest were quickly loud, especially since these locations were supplied directly from Hechingen.

closures and the future of employees

The first reports to close the branches came at the end of September. However, the 34 locations should close their doors by the end of October at the latest. According to reports, some employees have already found new jobs prematurely, while many others are now facing an uncertain future.

Numerous bakery chains in the region have had to deal with challenges in recent months, which are usually due to rapidly increasing costs. Former bankruptcies and branch closures in the industry, such as the closure of the last bakery in a small town, show the difficulties that companies stand in front of.

The problems of star bakers are not unique; Many companies in the food industry have suffered from the extremely increased prices for raw materials, energy and personnel. In Baden-Württemberg in particular, many bakeries see their existence threatened. Announcements such as those of Sternenbäck have a skill light on an industry that is in the middle of a profound restructuring.

The closure of the traditional branches could potentially endanger a more than 250-year baking tradition in the region. The question of whether the bakery will actually close all branches remains open. Customers, employees and the entire industry are in great expectation of how things will continue. The situation underlines the challenge that many companies have to deal with in the current economic situation.

For more details on the exact locations of the affected branches, interested parties can go to the website of the star bakery, where a list of the branches can be found. In the past, however, the high capacity and good sales figures of the individual locations have not been enough to eliminate the financial problems. The effects of the closure are far -reaching and concern not only the employees, but also the loyal customers of the bakery.

Developments around the Sternenbäck not only show the potential dangers for long -term companies, but also the need for profound adjustments in business activities to react to the rapidly changing market conditions.