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Asian Restaurant Industry in Aurskog Høland: Current Status and Future Prospects
Economic Overview, Company Structure, and Prospects for Entrepreneurs
Executive Summary
The Asian restaurant industry in Aurskog Høland currently has no registered companies within the municipality. Although there are no active Asian restaurants in the area, data from the broader restaurant and café sector indicates potential opportunities for future development. This analysis provides an overview of company structure, economic trends, and prospects for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in this industry.
Economic Overview
According to available data, there are no registered Asian restaurants in Aurskog Høland. Economic trends for the industry show that both sales and number of employees have been zero for all years from 2016 to 2026. This indicates that there are no active companies in this specific industry within the municipality. However, data from the broader restaurant and café sector (which includes Asian restaurants) shows a more dynamic development, with increasing sales and employees over time.



Companies in the Industry
There are no registered companies in the Asian restaurant industry in Aurskog Høland. However, within the broader restaurant and café sector, several companies exist, including some with higher sales and employees. Examples of companies in the broader sector include:
- Thai Kitchen As (sales: NOK 3.5M, employees: 7)
- Shanghai House Bjørkelangen As (sales: NOK 2.7M, employees: 3)
- Fjøset Restaurant As (sales: NOK 11.3M, employees: 27)
These companies are not classified as Asian restaurants, but they demonstrate that established restaurants exist in the municipality.
Business Geography
There are no registered Asian restaurants in Aurskog Høland. The broader restaurant and café sector is distributed across several districts in the municipality, including Aurskog, Bjørkelangen, and Løken. For example:
- Aurskog: 2 companies (Aurskog Restaurantdrift As, Elvit Facility Services As)
- Bjørkelangen: 10 companies (Big Dream Steakhouse As, Shanghai House Bjørkelangen As, etc.)
- Løken: 2 companies (Løken Sushi & Wok As, Halvorsen Cafe Og Catering As)
This shows that the restaurant industry is present in several central areas of the municipality, even though Asian restaurants are not represented.
Business Dynamism
There are no registered bankruptcies in the Asian restaurant industry in Aurskog Høland. However, within the broader restaurant sector, some companies have experienced bankruptcy, for example Big Dream Steakhouse As Konkursbo. This shows that there are risk factors within the restaurant industry, but there is no direct data on Asian restaurants. Economic trends for the broader sector show stable development with growth in both sales and number of employees over time.
Outlook
There are no active Asian restaurants in Aurskog Høland, which indicates that there are no established companies in this specific industry. However, data from the broader restaurant and café sector shows potential opportunities for entrepreneurs. With growth in sales and employees over time, as well as established restaurants in the municipality, it may be beneficial to explore opportunities to establish oneself in this industry. It is important to assess competition and local conditions before deciding to open an Asian restaurant.
Outlook for the Broader Sector
The broader restaurant and café sector in Aurskog Høland shows positive development, with increasing sales and employees over time. For example, sales have increased from NOK 14.4M in 2016 to NOK 17.5M in 2024, while the number of employees has increased from 73 in 2016 to 157 in 2026. This shows that the restaurant industry in the municipality has a stable and growing trend. However, the Asian restaurant industry is not represented in this sector, which may indicate an opportunity for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this specific part of the industry.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in asian restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vafleriet As | restaurant | Klapputveien 595, 1970 Hemnes | NOK 1.2M | 8 | NOK 638.0K |
| Aurskog Restaurantdrift As | restaurant | Aurfaret 25, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 28 | NOK 0 |
| Aurskog Vertshus Ans | restaurant | 0, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Axel's | restaurant | Rådhusveien 5, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 2 | NOK 0 |
| Barkat Kebab & Pizza Ansarullah Malekzai | restaurant | Skanseveien 21, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Big Dream Steakhouse As | restaurant | Sidesporet 1, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Big Dream Steakhouse As Konkursbo | restaurant | Sidesporet 1, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bjørkelangen Pizza As | pizza delivery / takeaway | Bjørkeveien 12, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 21 | NOK 0 |
| Buns And Babs | restaurant | Nordre Skrepstad vei 16B, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Elvit Facility Services As | restaurant | Rugsvingen 40, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 24 | NOK 0 |
| Farman Ans | restaurant | 0, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Halvorsen Cafe Og Catering As | cafe | Møllebakkveien 1A, 1960 Løken | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Løken Sushi & Wok As | sushi restaurant | Hølandsveien 1992, 1960 Løken | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Pia Kafe Og Spiseri As | restaurant | Bjørkelangen senter|Rådhusveien 5, 1940 | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Pickfactory Raymond Holmen | restaurant | Haneborgveien 545, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Pitstop Kebab & Burger House As | restaurant | Haneborgveien 2, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 0 | 1 | NOK 0 |
| Kaffeskvetten As | restaurant | Senterveien 15, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 1.1M | 14 | NOK -19.0K |
| Sakura Yuen Hoang As | restaurant | Hølandsveien 1992, 1960 Løken | NOK 102.0K | 0 | NOK -22.0K |
| Thai Kitchen As | restaurant | Myrfaret 9A, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 3.5M | 7 | NOK -111.0K |
| Shanghai House Bjørkelangen As | restaurant | Rådhusveien 6, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 2.7M | 3 | NOK -330.0K |
| Fjøset Restaurant As | restaurant | Blakerveien 1549, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 11.3M | 27 | NOK -352.0K |
Conclusion
The Asian restaurant industry in Aurskog Høland currently has no registered companies, but there are potential opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this industry. The broader restaurant and café sector shows positive development, with increasing sales and employees over time. It is important to assess local conditions and competition before deciding to open an Asian restaurant. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and evaluate opportunities in the municipality.