Burger Restaurant Industry in Alta: Current Status and Outlook

The burger restaurant industry in Alta is a special part of the municipality's broader restaurant and café sector. Although there are no registered companies in this exact industry in Alta, data from the broader category (restaurant/café) shows that the sector has been dynamic with fluctuations in both sales and number of employees over time. This provides an important context for entrepreneurs considering establishing themselves in the industry.

In Alta, the broader restaurant and café sector has shown variations in sales and employees over the past few years. According to data from 2016 to 2025, the sector experienced an increase in sales from 2016 to 2019, reaching a peak of NOK 115.4 million in 2019, followed by a decline of 11.3% in 2020. Sales have since stabilized with an increase of 5.2% in 2024. The number of employees has also shown fluctuations, with an increase from 2016 to 2018, followed by a decline in 2020 and 2021. In 2023, the sector experienced a 10.0% increase in the number of employees, indicating a gradual recovery.

There are no registered companies in Alta that specifically operate as burger restaurants. However, there are several companies in the broader restaurant and café sector. Examples of such companies include:

• Nordlyspizza As (pizzeria) with sales of NOK 15.6 million and 25 employees.
• Lille Kjøkken Alta As (restaurant) with sales of NOK 14.1 million and 9 employees.
• Mikkeli As (restaurant) with sales of NOK 13.9 million and 29 employees.

These companies show that there is some activity within the restaurant industry in Alta, even though there are no specifically registered burger restaurants.

There is no detailed data on the distribution of burger restaurants in different neighborhoods or locations in Alta. Data from the broader restaurant and café sector, however, shows that activity is spread across several areas in the municipality, including Alta Storsenter, Markedsgata, and Altaveien. This suggests that there are potential locations for burger restaurants in these areas.

In the broader restaurant and café sector in Alta, there has been a certain degree of bankruptcy and decline in some companies. For example, companies such as Altapizza As and Aranya As have gone bankrupt. This shows that there are risk factors within the industry, even though there is no specific data on burger restaurants. Entrepreneurs should therefore consider market dynamics and bankruptcy risk before establishing themselves.

For entrepreneurs considering starting a burger restaurant in Alta, data from the broader restaurant and café sector shows that there are both opportunities and challenges. With a certain degree of stabilization in sales and number of employees after 2020, it may be possible to find a market. However, entrepreneurs should be aware of bankruptcy risk and sales fluctuations that have been characteristic of the sector. It may be profitable to investigate potential locations in Alta Storsenter and other central areas.

The broader restaurant and café sector in Alta has shown variations in sales and number of employees over time. With an increase in sales from 2016 to 2019, followed by a decline in 2020 and 2021, the sector has shown a gradual recovery since 2022. This suggests that there are potential opportunities for new companies in the sector. Examples of companies in the sector include Nordlyspizza As and Lille Kjøkken Alta As, which have shown stable sales figures and number of employees. However, it is important to note that burger restaurants are not represented in these companies, which may indicate a special market key for this subcategory.

The burger restaurant industry in Alta shows potential opportunities, even though there are no registered companies in this exact industry. Data from the broader restaurant and café sector shows that there is a certain degree of activity and variations in sales and number of employees. Entrepreneurs should consider both the opportunities and challenges in the sector, including bankruptcy risk and sales fluctuations. It may be profitable to contact SmartGrunder to explore potential locations and obtain more detailed information about the market.