Tormans will start six months after bankruptcy

Good news from Oudsbergen: Ateljee 94, the famous butcher shop, caterer and delicatessen of the Tormans-Cox family, will open six months after the bankruptcy declaration. “We have learned our lesson and we are going to do things differently,” says Frank Tormans. “The motivation to serve our customers is greater than ever. We are delighted to be able to make the restart a reality.”

It was a big surprise to many that Ateljee 94, better known in the Oudsbergen area as Slagerij Tormans, was declared bankrupt at the end of March. The entrepreneurs themselves did not see it coming and were devastated by the decision. They immediately announced that they intended to restart as soon as possible, but that still took a lot of effort.

“We were still able to make the supply orders, but our shop has remained closed all this time,” says Frank Tormans. “We have taken the time to put things in order and eliminate the pain points. The problem was mainly with administration and communication, because there was enough work. We have now decided that myself and my son will be present on the work floor full time, and an outside party will take care of all the administration for us. “

And so the Tormans-Cox store can finally reopen. “It’s a bit ‘back to basics’, so a bit more limited offer, with a bit less staff, but the aim is to raise our level of the day quickly,” said Tormans. “The holidays are coming slowly, and by then we will be completely in the rhythm. We really look forward to serving our customers face-to-face. And vice versa, we are sure that many loyal customers will be happy to be able to contact us again.”