The Bar Industry in Time: Key Data, Company Profile, and Outlook

The bar industry in Time has shown both challenges and opportunities over the past few years. With 10 registered companies in the municipality and a combined sales volume of over 23 million NOK in 2025, data indicates a gradual increase following a significant decline during the pandemic. At the same time, wage statistics and operational results show that the industry has a variable structure, with both strong and weak players. This analysis highlights company profiles, geographic distributions, and economic trends that may be relevant for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.

Over the past six years, the bar industry in Time has experienced significant fluctuations. Sales figures fell sharply by 43.4% from 2019 to 2020, but have since recovered with a 15.4% increase from 2024 to 2025. Workforce development shows a similar wave pattern, with a decline of 20.4% in 2020, but an increase of 11.3% from 2025 to 2026. This suggests that the industry was affected by the pandemic, but has now stabilized with growth in the number of employees and sales.

In Time, the bar industry is represented by 10 companies, mainly organized as AS (limited liability companies). The most notable companies include:

• Mellombels As (Storgata 7, Bryne): 16 employees, 30% sales growth in 2024, EBITDA margin of 17%
• Thime Station As (Storgata 8, Bryne): 12 employees, 7% sales growth in 2024, EBITDA margin of 9%
• Annige Bar As (Kvernaland): 8 employees, 0% sales growth, low EBITDA margin of 2%

Most companies have positive operational results, but there are variations in financial health. Mellombels As and Thime Station As appear to be the most stable players, while Annige Bar As shows lower profitability and margins.

Bar activity in Time is concentrated in two main areas:

Bryne dominates with 7 companies and a combined sales volume of over 23 million NOK. Kvernaland has a very limited presence with only one company, Annige Bar As, which has lower sales and margins compared to Bryne's players.

The industry has been relatively stable in terms of bankruptcy, with no registered bankruptcies among the 10 companies. However, financial data shows that some companies face challenges:

• Sentrum Bar As has a negative equity amount of -191,000 NOK
• Maestro Sportsbar As and Valhalla Bryne As have no operational results or sales
• Melina Alexandra As has a negative EBITDA of -166,000 NOK

This shows that even though there are no bankruptcies, there are companies with weak financial results. It is important to assess financial health and operational results when considering starting a new company in the industry.

For entrepreneurs in the bar industry in Time, data suggests both opportunities and challenges. With growth in sales and the number of employees from 2024 to 2025, as well as stabilization of the workforce level, it shows that the industry has recovered from the pandemic. Bryne appears to be an attractive location with 7 companies and higher sales potential. However, new players should consider the competition and financial challenges faced by existing companies. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations in Time where it is natural to start a bar, based on data about operational results and market conditions.

The bar industry in Time shows signs of gradual recovery after a significant decline during the pandemic. With 10 companies and a combined sales volume of over 23 million NOK in 2025, as well as growth in the number of employees, data indicates stabilization. Bryne appears to be an important hub for the industry, while Kvernaland has a very limited presence. Entrepreneurs should consider both the opportunities in an expanded market situation and the challenges related to competition and the financial health of existing companies.