Traditional bakery Rackls Backstubn in Olching is about to be renovated!

Traditional bakery Rackls Backstubn in Olching is about to be renovated!

In Olching, the traditional bakery Rackls Backstubn, which has existed since 1889, has run into financial difficulties. Under the management of the fourth generation, Xaver Rackl, the company operates 30 branches in the districts of Fürstenfeldbruck, Starnberg and the greater Munich area. How Mercury reported, the bakery has filed an application to initiate self-administration restructuring proceedings at the Munich District Court. On September 19, 2025, the court granted the motion and granted enforcement protection.

What does this mean for the company? In self-administration proceedings, the management can continue to dispose of the insolvency estate, but under the supervision of an administrator. The main aim of this process is to position the group of companies for the future and to secure around 470 jobs, even if the situation is currently tense. Since the procedure was opened, employees have been continuously informed in order to avoid uncertainty.

Challenges and restructuring strategy

There are many reasons for the financial difficulties: the bakery is struggling with the consequences of the corona pandemic, sharp increases in raw material and energy prices and changing consumer behavior. More and more customers are increasingly shopping at discounters, which has also increased price pressure in the delivery business. The Rackls generate around 40 percent of their total sales from the delivery business, so it is important to make offers attractive here.

The company's spokeswoman is optimistic about the restructuring opportunities within the self-administration process. How Avocado describes, the aim of corporate restructuring is to protect insolvent companies from being broken up and to improve the corporate structure. This requires a comprehensive restructuring concept that is drawn up by a lawyer or management consultant and includes measures to avoid insolvency.

A successful restructuring process requires a precise analysis of the company's situation, the determination of reasons for insolvency and a well-thought-out package of measures to improve liquidity. The aim is also to return to success in the insolvency proceedings, which is likely to be particularly important for Rackls Backstubn. The implementation of the measures to continue the bakery is closely monitored and controlled.

In these challenging times, it is to be hoped that the traditional bakery can take the necessary steps to get back on its feet and continue to offer its high-quality baked goods. The support of employees and the local community could be crucial in order to overcome this difficult phase together.