Nevertheless, mining in Breitenbach experienced a revival as bit by bit, eight new galleries were dug. The most important of these was the Labach gallery, which was worked the longest. It employed miners from Breitenbach itself and the surrounding area. Before the First World War there was also a dormitory for workers from far afield. In the First World War, the mine could no longer stand up to competition and was shut down. In 1922 and also after the Second World War, each time for a short while, it was open again. Ever since, Breitenbach has been a residential community for people in the most varied of occupations, most of whom must commute to work elsewhere. In Breitenbach itself are quite a few businesses and shops, ensuring that basic supplies are available to the villagers on the spot. Breitenbach has a supermarket, a druggist's ("Drogeriemarkt"), a pharmacy ("Apotheke"), several hairdresser's shops, two bank branches, a butcher’s shop, several restaurants/taverns, a carpentry shop, an eyeglass shop, an automotive spare parts dealership, several auto mechanics and one physiotherapist with a fitness studio.