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Asian Restaurant Industry in Bamble: Current Status and Future Prospects
Analysis of the Industry, Companies, and Development Trends in the Municipality of Bamble
Executive Summary
The Asian restaurant industry in Bamble is a very small and static sector. Only one company is registered in the industry, but it shows no activity in terms of employees, sales revenue, or operating profit. At the same time, data from the broader restaurant / café category in the municipality shows a more dynamic sector with growth in sales and number of employees in certain periods. This may indicate potential for new players in the area, even though the current Asian restaurant sector does not show activity.
Economic Overview
Economic data for the Asian restaurant industry in Bamble
- Annual sales: 0 NOK in all years from 2016 to 2026 (see branch_sales_yoy).
- Number of employees: 0 employees in all years from 2016 to 2026 (see branch_employees_yoy).
These figures show that no activity in terms of sales or employees has been registered in the industry in the municipality. The only company in the industry, Bobbens Invest As, has no operating profit, and there are no indications that it is in operation.



Companies in the Industry
There is registered 1 company in the Asian restaurant industry in Bamble:
| Name | Address | Legal Form | Employees | Sales | Operating Profit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbens Invest As | Kongshavns gate 3B, Langesund | AS | 0 | 0 NOK | 0 NOK |
Note: The company has no operating profit, and there are no indications that it is in operation. There are no other companies in the industry in the municipality.
Geographic Distribution
Geographic distribution of activity
The only registered activity in the Asian restaurant industry in Bamble is in Langesund. There is no data on activity in other parts of the municipality.
Operational Dynamics
Operational dynamics and bankruptcy statistics
- Bankruptcy: There are no registered bankruptcies in the Asian restaurant industry in Bamble.
- Operational activity: The only company in the industry shows no operational activity (0 employees, 0 sales, 0 operating profit).
This indicates that the industry has not been active in the municipality in recent years. There are no indications that it is a stable or growing sector.
Outlook
Outlook for entrepreneurs and new players
Although no activity has been registered in the Asian restaurant industry in Bamble, there may be potential for new players in the municipality. The broader category restaurant / café shows a more dynamic sector with growth in sales and number of employees in certain periods. This may indicate that there is a market for restaurants in the area, even though the current Asian restaurant sector does not show activity.
Important considerations for entrepreneurs:
- There are no bankruptcies in the industry, which indicates that there is no high risk of bankruptcy.
- There are no competing companies in the industry in the municipality, which could be an advantage for new players.
- There is, however, no data on customers or the market for Asian food in the municipality, which should be investigated further before an investment.
Outlook for the Broader Category
Outlook for the broader category restaurant / café in Bamble
The broader category restaurant / café in Bamble shows a more dynamic sector with growth in sales and number of employees in certain periods. Here are some important figures:
- Annual sales: 36.6 million NOK in 2016, and 57.4 million NOK in 2025 (see parent_sales_yoy).
- Number of employees: 175 employees in 2016, and 226 employees in 2026 (see parent_employees_yoy).
This shows that the broader category has been a growing sector in the municipality, even though there have been variations in sales and number of employees over time.
Peer companies in the category restaurant / café
Here are some of the key companies in the category restaurant / café in Bamble, which are not in the current Asian restaurant sector:
| Name | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawaii Sushi As | Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 5.6M | 10 | NOK 362,0K |
| Sjøkroa As | Valleveien 1000, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 2.5M | 12 | NOK 313,0K |
| Telemark Svingen As | Stokkevannveien 3, 3962 Stathelle | NOK 18.5M | 38 | NOK 292,0K |
Note: There are many companies in the category restaurant / café in the municipality, but many of them have low or negative EBITDA. This may indicate that it is a competitive sector with high operational pressure.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in asian restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawaii Sushi As | sushi restaurant | Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 5.6M | 10 | NOK 362.0K |
| Grillkafen Hege Maabø | cafe | Krabberødveien 6, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 1.4M | 0 | NOK 321.0K |
| Sjøkroa As | restaurant | Valleveien 1000, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 2.5M | 12 | NOK 313.0K |
| Telemark Svingen As | restaurant | Stokkevannveien 3, 3962 Stathelle | NOK 18.5M | 38 | NOK 292.0K |
| Valentinas Musikkbar As | restaurant | Strandgata 2, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 1.1M | 1 | NOK 122.0K |
| Papas Restaurant Langesund As | restaurant | Torget 6, 3970 Langesund | NOK 5.3M | 14 | NOK 58.0K |
| Langesund Landhandel As | cafe | Torget 16, 3970 Langesund | NOK 1.6M | 7 | NOK 33.0K |
| Bobben Gatekjøkken Og Pizzeria As | pizza restaurant | Kongshavns gate 3B, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 32.0K |
| Bb Hjørnet Bente Halvorsen | restaurant | Storgata 23, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bko Olsen As | pizza delivery / takeaway | Krabberødveien 1, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 27 | NOK 0 |
| Bobben Spiseri Og Vinbar As | restaurant | Kongshavns gate 3B, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 18 | NOK 0 |
| Gastrokjell As | restaurant | Torget 16, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| La Vela As | restaurant | Valleveien 1000, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Mcdonald's Stathelle Avd 91 Rugtvedt | restaurant | Stokkevannveien 16, 3962 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 40 | NOK 0 |
| Nora Karita Bakke | restaurant | Hydrostranda, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Patsogo As | restaurant | Falkåsveien 24, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Sjøterassen Restaurant | restaurant | Hafsundveien 10, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 40 | NOK 0 |
| Solsiden Drift As | restaurant | Langøytangen 1, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 24 | NOK 0 |
| Stokkebakken Vertshus As | restaurant | Europaveien 870, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Successserve As | restaurant | Storgata 7A, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Vinicus As | restaurant | Tordenskjolds gate 1, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Xuz Zhenxia Xu | restaurant | Torget 14, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kafe La Bellas As | restaurant | Gangveien 5, 3960 Stathelle | NOK 3.8M | 9 | NOK -4.0K |
| Sophy Gjerstad As | restaurant | c/o Sophy Loeun Gjerstad|Garstadveien 102, 3967 Stathelle | NOK 10.0K | 0 | NOK -10.0K |
Conclusion
The Asian restaurant industry in Bamble is a very small and static sector with no activity in terms of sales, employees, or operating profit. However, there is potential for new players in the municipality, especially in light of the broader category restaurant / café, which shows a more dynamic sector with growth in sales and number of employees in certain periods. Entrepreneurs should, however, investigate the market more closely before an investment, as there is no data on customers or the market for Asian food in the municipality.