Struggling vegan fast-food company faces significant financial troubles, estimated at millions.
Swing Kitchen, the popular vegan fast-food chain, has filed for insolvency due to accumulated debts exceeding 5 million euros [1]. The parent company is currently undergoing a planned restructuring process.
In Austria, where the chain has seven restaurants, including one in Innsbruck and two franchise locations in Vienna, operations continue as normal, particularly in Vienna where the interest in vegan diets is steadily increasing [2]. However, the future operations and survival of the vegan fast-food chain are uncertain due to its insolvency.
On the other hand, the financial troubles have affected Swing Kitchen's locations in Germany. The three outlets in Berlin and Leipzig have already been closed [1].
The insolvency cases were opened very recently, at the end of July to early August 2025, and efforts for company restructuring are underway [4][5]. This means Swing Kitchen is currently still operational in Austria under insolvency protection but has withdrawn from the German market by closing its stores.
The first vegan burger chain in the country, Swing Kitchen was once a paradise for vegans as it eliminated their worry about hidden animal ingredients. Studies show that the number of vegans and vegetarians in the country has increased in the last ten years [3].
As more people become conscious of their food choices and participate in climate and animal protection, Swing Kitchen's focus has shifted towards innovative products like truffle mayo in Austria [2]. Despite the challenges, management reports that turnover is increasing again in Austrian Swing Kitchen outlets [6].
References:
- Swing Kitchen insolvent: Three German locations closed
- Swing Kitchen still open in Austria despite insolvency
- Studies show increase in vegans and vegetarians in Austria
- Swing Kitchen files for insolvency
- Swing Kitchen's insolvency: What happens next?
- Swing Kitchen reports increasing turnover in Austrian outlets
A concerned consumer in Austria may ponder the future of Swing Kitchen, a once-popular vegan fast-food chain, amidst its insolvency and restructuring, causing uncertainty in its operations. The finance-stricken restaurant, which initially catered to the growing vegan lifestyle in Germany, has already decided to vacate the market by closing its locations. Despite these business setbacks, Swing Kitchen continues to operate in Austria, adapt its food-and-drink offerings to evolving consumer preferences, and reports a recent increase in turnover.
