Vapiano closes all six Dutch restaurants following bankruptcy

Vapiano restaurants have permanently closed after the pizza and pasta chain was declared bankrupt last month. All six Dutch locations ceased operations yesterday. The immediate cause of bankruptcy was a dispute with a payroll company over unpaid wages, leading to a court-ordered advance payment. No suitable buyer was found for the chain's Dutch branches. This marks Vapiano's second bankruptcy, following a 2020 insolvency due to the pandemic. Discussions are ongoing for a potential restart of the Leidschendam restaurant.