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The Dutch hospitality sector (horeca) is facing significant challenges in 2025, including rising operational costs, staffing shortages, and financial pressures. While large hospitality groups can leverage economies of scale to navigate these difficulties, single-owned restaurants and cafes often lack the resources and bargaining power to compete effectively... This document proposes a cooperative model for independent, sustainability-minded restaurants and cafes in the Netherlands. By forming cooperatives, these establishments can gain similar advantages to hospitality groups while maintaining their unique identities... Rising Costs: Increased prices for raw materials, energy, and rent are squeezing margins.