Despite his desire to carry on, the cafe owner decides to shut down operations after seven years of service.
In the heart of Leutkirch's Gänsbühl, Wadood Rahimi has been running Café Bock for over seven years. However, recent developments have cast a shadow over the café's future.
The city administration has announced that the lease for Café Bock will be put out to tender in 2026, not 2028 as previously stated. This unexpected move has left Rahimi contemplating whether it is worth investing in two years of renovation.
Rahimi, who has a lease with the city of Leutkirch that is valid until the end of 2027, had previously asked the city administration if his lease could be extended prematurely. However, the administration decided to give other interested parties the opportunity to present their concepts, leading to the rejection of an early lease extension for Rahimi.
The city administration's decision is part of a larger plan to bring fresh concepts and new impulses to the city center, with extensive renovation of Leutkirch's old town also planned. This could lead to restrictions in the café's operation.
Rahimi, who is emotionally attached to Café Bock and has made significant investments in it, was "shocked" by the city administration's response. He had hoped to continue running the café long-term. However, he has now decided to terminate the lease at the end of 2022, before the start of the construction work.
The city administration acknowledges Rahimi's decision and expresses sincere thanks for his past commitment. They see the upcoming reorientation as an opportunity to positively continue the development of Café Bock in the coming years. Rahimi can reapply for the lease of Café Bock through a selection process.
As of now, there are no search results mentioning any specific interested parties who have expressed concrete interest in the lease of Café Bock in Leutkirch in recent months. The city administration has published a tender for Café Bock, with applications due by October 31, 2022.
The city administration considers Rahimi to be a reliable lessee and hopes that the new lease will bring fresh ideas and contribute to the city center's development. Rahimi's departure from Café Bock marks the end of an era, but the city of Leutkirch looks forward to a new beginning.
