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The Burger Restaurant Industry in Bamble: Current Situation and Future Opportunities
An analysis of the industry's economic characteristics, company structure, and development potential in the municipality of Bamble in Vestfold and Telemark.
Executive Summary
The burger restaurant industry in Bamble is a small but potentially growth-friendly sector. According to available data, there are no registered burger restaurants in the municipality, but the broader restaurant and café sector has shown variations in revenue and number of employees over time. This analysis provides an overview of the industry's current situation, dynamics, and potential future developments.
Economic Overview
There are no direct data on annual revenue or number of employees for burger restaurants in Bamble. The broader restaurant and café sector (category 52) has, however, shown a complex development: revenue increased by 12.6% from 2021 to 2022, but decreased by 2.9% from 2024 to 2025. The number of employees saw a strong increase of 42.3% from 2021 to 2022, but has since decreased somewhat. This indicates a sector with both growth periods and challenges.
Companies in the Industry
According to available data, there are no registered burger restaurants in Bamble. The broader restaurant and café sector, however, has 25 registered companies in the municipality. There are no detailed data on organizational forms for burger restaurants, but the broader sector includes, among others, AS, sole proprietorships, and other organizational forms.
Business Geography
There are no available data on the geographic distribution of burger restaurants in Bamble. The broader restaurant and café sector is most active in Stathelle and Langesund, as indicated by the addresses of the registered companies. This may suggest that these areas have greater potential for restaurant businesses.
Business Dynamism
There are no available data on bankruptcy statistics or bankrupt companies in the burger restaurant industry in Bamble. The broader restaurant sector also lacks specific data on bankruptcies, which suggests that the sector has generally been stable, despite variations in revenue and employees.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering establishing a burger restaurant in Bamble, the signs indicate an opportunity in a sector with potential growth. The broader restaurant sector has shown that it can handle both economic challenges and growth periods. However, it is important to be aware of the fluctuating trends in revenue and employees, as well as the fact that there are no existing burger restaurants in the municipality.
Outlook for the Broader Sector
The broader restaurant and café sector (category 52) in Bamble had a revenue of NOK 57.4 million in 2025, with a decrease of 2.9% from 2024. The number of employees has varied between 168 and 255 over the years. Peer companies in this sector include, among others, Kawaii Sushi As (NOK 5.6M revenue, 10 employees) and Telemark Svingen As (NOK 18.5M revenue, 38 employees). This shows that the sector includes both small and large companies with varying economic performance.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in burger 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 |
| Bobbens Invest As | asian restaurant | Kongshavns gate 3B, 3970 Langesund | NOK 0 | 0 | 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 burger restaurant industry in Bamble is located in a sector with both opportunities and challenges. There are no existing companies in the industry, which could be an opportunity, but it is also important to be aware of the fluctuating trends in the broader restaurant sector. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore potential addresses and business models in the municipality.