Fast food reboot: Sam & Sun takes over the McDonald's location in Delmenhorst!

Fast food reboot: Sam & Sun takes over the McDonald's location in Delmenhorst!

After almost two years of vacancy, a new gastronomic chapter has begun at Rathausplatz in Delmenhorst: the Bremen fast food chain Sam & Sun has taken over and opened the former McDonald's branch. Murat Özbek, the operator of the new location, decided to take over the space in the spring. This became necessary after McDonald's was represented in this central location for 44 years, first in the Delme Center and later in the "Neues Fitgerhaus", which opened in 2004. Historically, the birthplace of the painter Arthur Fitger stood on the same site and was demolished in 1963, reports the Weser-Kurier.

Employees and concept

In Delmenhorst there are now 15 seats inside and 16 outside, which means the new fast food restaurant chain also brings a little flair to the pedestrian zone. The team consists of seven employees, led by shift manager Leonardo Caldarar. Targeted modernizations were made to the kitchen, such as installing a pizza oven and installing LED screens to display the food on offer. The focus is on freshly prepared hamburgers, pasta and pizza. A delivery service was also introduced to deliver delicious food to hungry guests' homes. This wide range of offerings is already very popular, so interest in the concept is obviously high.

A new trend in gastronomy

The opening of Sam & Sun comes at a time when the catering industry in Germany is facing major challenges. According to a recent analysis, employment in the hospitality industry fell by 6.7% in September 2023 compared to 2019, with total sales 12.6% lower in real terms. Nevertheless, catering establishments such as Sam & Sun show that the demand for fresh and regional products is high, which is further supported by the trend towards healthier food. 51% of consumers believe foodservice establishments should offer healthier food options, something Sam & Sun is sure to take to heart.

The catering industry is under pressure not only due to global events, but also due to changing consumer habits. The popularity of delivery services has increased during the pandemic, which could be beneficial for the new restaurant. Consumers use platforms like Lieferando and Delivery Hero to order from the comfort of their own home. This contributes to 50% of hospitality workers earning gross hourly wages below the low wage threshold in October 2022 and many restaurants struggling to survive in a changing market.

In summary, the opening of Sam & Sun brings a breath of fresh air to Delmenhorst's gastronomy. With a newly revised concept, a focus on fresh preparation and an attractive location on the market square, the fast food chain wants to revitalize culinary life in the city. The Weser-Kurier reports on the many possibilities that the new chain could offer, and the population's interest already seems to be unbroken. It remains to be seen whether the restaurant can hold its own in the emerging gastronomy landscape.

For more information about Sam & Sun's opening, check out reports from Weser courier and New opening.info. It also offers interesting insights into current trends in gastronomy G for Gastro.