BMC Hotelservice files for bankruptcy: Rising wages under pressure!

BMC Hotelservice files for bankruptcy: Rising wages under pressure!

In a surprising turn of events, BMC Hotelservice & Service GmbH filed for insolvency proceedings at the Landshut District Court on October 19, 2025. The company, which employs around 50 dedicated employees and looks after hotels in cities such as Munich, Freising and Augsburg, is faced with enormous financial challenges. The main reason for this step is the sharp increase in wage costs coupled with a delayed passing on of prices to their clients. According to Tageskarte, this situation could not only affect BMC, but is symptomatic of an entire industry that is increasingly under pressure.

Cost increases due to the minimum wage

The focus is particularly on increases in the statutory minimum wage, which will rise from 12.00 euros in 2023 to 12.82 euros per hour. These wage increases not only put a strain on BMC Hotelservice GmbH, but also on many companies in personnel-intensive areas. The provisional insolvency administrator Marc-André Kuhne emphasizes the limited options for short-term price adjustments in existing long-term contracts. The remuneration structure, which is based on the number of rooms cleaned, is now no longer sustainable Kanzlei Braun.

The minimum wage increases have a general impact on numerous companies. A study shows that 139,973 corporate bankruptcies were recorded in Western Europe in 2022, due solely to unfavorable market conditions and increased labor costs. In Germany, too, the construction and service sectors are particularly badly affected. An increase in wages, even above the minimum wage level, is not always realistic, as many companies have difficulty increasing their efficiency due to a lack of liquid funds Böckler.

Consequences and outlook

BMC Hotelservice's business operations will continue under provisional insolvency administration; wage payments are secured by insolvency money. The goal of the insolvency administrator is to secure existing orders, preserve jobs and explore restructuring options. Initial discussions with clients and potential investors are already underway to ensure a viable restructuring and thus long-term competitiveness. The situation highlights the tense situation of many service companies that are fighting for their existence in today's economic reality.

With the constant increase in the minimum wage and the stagnating ability to adjust prices, the question is: How long can houses like BMC maintain this pressure? The economic context will have to be shaped by quick action on the part of politicians and the industry in order to overcome the challenges and secure jobs.