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The Burger Restaurant Industry in Aurskog Høland: Current Situation and Future Outlook
Analysis of sales, employees, companies, and development trends in the municipality of Aurskog Høland for the burger restaurant industry and the broader restaurant and café sector.
Executive Summary
The burger restaurant industry in Aurskog Høland has been marked by significant fluctuations in recent years. From strong growth in 2017–2018 with increased sales and employment, the sector has experienced a sharp decline after 2019, where both sales and the number of employees fell to zero. This indicates that the industry has faced major challenges, which may be due to external factors such as the pandemic or changes in consumer preferences. At the same time, data on the broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality shows a more stable development, which can provide important insights for future entrepreneurs.
Economic Overview
Sales and employees in the burger restaurant industry in Aurskog Høland:
- Sales: The industry experienced strong growth from 2017 (NOK 2.7 million) to 2018 (NOK 5.2 million), but dropped to zero in 2019 and has remained at the same level since.
- Employees: The number of employees increased from 8 in 2017 to 12 in 2018, but fell drastically to 2 in 2020 and has not recovered.
Yearly changes:
- 2017→2018: Sales +91 %, employees +50 %.
- 2018→2019: Sales -100 %, employees -8.3 %.
- 2019→2020: Sales -81.8 %, employees -81.8 %.
This shows an extreme decline after 2018, which has not been compensated for in later years.
Companies in the Industry
There are no publicly available data on specific companies in the burger restaurant industry in Aurskog Høland. However, a total of 21 companies have been registered in the broader restaurant and café sector, some of which are competitive or related to the burger restaurant industry. This suggests that the burger restaurant industry is a smaller part of the total restaurant sector in the municipality.
Business Geography
There is no detailed data on the distribution of the burger restaurant industry between districts or locations in Aurskog Høland. The broader restaurant and café sector is, however, present in several areas, including Aurskog, Bjørkelangen, and Løken. This may indicate potential locations for new burger restaurants, but more precise data is needed to map out the competition and customers better.
Business Dynamics
There are no publicly available data on bankruptcies or economic challenges specifically for the burger restaurant industry in Aurskog Høland. The broader restaurant and café sector has, however, experienced variations in sales and operating results, including bankruptcies for some companies. This shows that the industry as a whole may be vulnerable to economic fluctuations, but it is not possible to draw conclusions about the burger restaurant industry specifically without further data.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
The burger restaurant industry in Aurskog Høland has shown a significant decline after 2018, which may be an indication of market oversupply, changed consumer preferences, or external factors such as the pandemic. This makes it challenging to start a new company in this sector without a thorough analysis of local conditions, the competition, and customers. Entrepreneurs should consider combining the burger concept with unique offerings or adapting to local needs to create differentiation.
Outlook for the Broader Restaurant and Café Sector
The broader restaurant and café sector in Aurskog Høland has shown a more stable development compared to the burger restaurant industry. Sales have varied between NOK 14.4 million and NOK 22.0 million in recent years, with a general tendency to maintain the level. The number of employees has also shown variations, but with an increase from 2022 to 2026. This shows that the broader sector has greater resilience and growth potential.
Peer companies in the broader sector:
| Name | Address | Sales | EBITDA | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fjøset Restaurant As | Blakerveien 1549, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 11.3M | NOK -352K | 27 |
| Thai Kitchen As | Myrfaret 9A, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 3.5M | NOK -111K | 7 |
| Shanghai House Bjørkelangen As | Rådhusveien 6, 1940 Bjørkelangen | NOK 2.7M | NOK -330K | 3 |
| Kaffeskvetten As | Senterveien 15, 1930 Aurskog | NOK 1.1M | NOK -19K | 14 |
| Sakura Yuen Hoang As | Hølandsveien 1992, 1960 Løken | NOK 102K | NOK -22K | 0 |
These companies show that the broader sector includes both stable and challenged businesses, which can provide important insights for entrepreneurs in the burger restaurant industry.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in burger 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 burger restaurant industry in Aurskog Høland has been marked by significant fluctuations, with strong growth in 2017–2018 and a sharp decline after 2019. This shows that the sector is vulnerable to external and internal challenges. At the same time, the broader restaurant and café sector shows a more stable development, which can provide important insights for future entrepreneurs. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find optimal locations and analyze local conditions to create a competitive burger restaurant in Aurskog Høland.