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The Burger Restaurant Industry in Fredrikstad: Current Status and Future Prospects
A Detailed Analysis of the Market, Companies, and Development Trends
Executive Summary
The burger restaurant industry in Fredrikstad shows no registered companies or economic activities in public data. This underscores a potential absence of burger restaurants in the municipality. However, the broader restaurant/café industry in Fredrikstad shows stable development up to 2022, with a peak of over NOK 519 million in sales and 1,538 employees in 2023. This opens potential opportunities for new players in the burger segment, especially in light of the general growth in the food and beverage industry. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find strategic addresses and develop business models tailored to local needs.
Economic Overview
In Fredrikstad, there are no registered sales or employee figures for burger restaurants over the past 10 years (2016–2026). This suggests that there are no registered companies in this specific industry in the municipality. However, the broader restaurant/café industry shows a more interesting dynamic:
- Sales: Increasing from NOK 417.8 million in 2016 to a maximum of NOK 519.5 million in 2022, with a decline of 16.9% in 2025.
- Employees: Increase from 1,366 in 2016 to 1,538 in 2023, with a decline of 7.3% in 2026.
This development shows a stable, but fluctuating market structure, with potential opportunities for specialized segments such as burger restaurants.



Companies in the Industry
There are no registered companies in Fredrikstad that belong to the burger restaurant industry according to available data. This may indicate:
- An absence of burger restaurants in the municipality
- A possible shift to other categories (e.g., "pizza delivery/takeaway")
- A lack of registration in public databases
However, there are 40 companies in the broader restaurant/café industry, including:
| Name | Industry | Sales (2024) | EBITDA (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bergmanns As | Restaurant | NOK 44.8M | NOK 5.1M |
| Danos As | Restaurant | NOK 7.7M | NOK 4.4M |
| Restaurant Slippen | Restaurant | NOK 39.8M | NOK 3.5M |
| Sakura Fredrikstad As | Sushi Restaurant | NOK 11.5M | NOK 2.4M |
| Meditek As | Restaurant | NOK 14.3M | NOK 1.2M |
These companies are not burger restaurants, but show a diversified market structure in the municipality.
Business Geography
There is no detailed city data available for burger restaurants in Fredrikstad. However, the broader restaurant/café industry shows a distributed presence:
- Fredrikstad city center: Storgata, Nygaardsgata, Stortorvet (many companies)
- Old Fredrikstad: Kirkegaten, Sigerstadveien
- Gressvik: Hotellveien, Storveien
- Kråkerøy: Verkstedveien, Kråkerøyveien
This distribution suggests a strong presence in central and historical areas, which could be an advantage for new burger restaurants.
Business Dynamism
There is no registered bankruptcy data for burger restaurants in Fredrikstad. This may indicate:
- A small market share not exposed to bankruptcy
- An absence of companies in this industry
- A possible shift to other categories
However, the broader restaurant/café industry shows a stable, but fluctuating dynamic:
- 2022: Highest sales (NOK 519.5M) and employees (1,538)
- 2025: Sales decline of 16.9% and employee decline of 7.3%
This shows a sensitive market structure that could be relevant for new players.
Outlook
Outlook for Burger Restaurants
Despite the lack of local data, the broader restaurant/café industry in Fredrikstad shows a stable market structure with potential opportunities for burger restaurants. Key points:
- Growing demand for specialized food alternatives in a market structure with over 200 companies
- Stable customers in central areas (Storgata, Nygaardsgata)
- Competitive models from existing companies (e.g., Bergmanns As with NOK 5.1M EBITDA)
A potential challenge is competition from existing restaurants and economic fluctuations in the industry. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find strategic addresses and develop business models tailored to local needs.
Outlook for the Broader Restaurant Industry
The broader restaurant/café industry in Fredrikstad shows a stable, but fluctuating development:
- Sales: Increasing from NOK 417.8M in 2016 to NOK 519.5M in 2022, with a decline of 16.9% in 2025
- Employees: Increase from 1,366 in 2016 to 1,538 in 2023, with a decline of 7.3% in 2026
Contrast to burger restaurants:
- Diversified market structure: Includes sushi restaurants, cafés, takeaway, and traditional restaurants
- Large variation in EBITDA: From NOK 5.1M (Bergmanns As) to NOK 943K (Tf Pizzaexpressen Marketing Norge As)
- Large variation in size: From 53 employees (Bergmanns As) to 0 employees (Storesand Kiosk Og Cafè V/mohammad Fiaz Raja)
This shows a patterned market structure that can be both an advantage and a challenge for new burger restaurants.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in burger restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bergmanns As | restaurant | Storgata 13, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 44.8M | 53 | NOK 5.1M |
| Danos As | restaurant | Nygaardsgata 21, 1606 Fredrikstad | NOK 7.7M | 13 | NOK 4.4M |
| Restaurant Slippen | restaurant | Verkstedveien 12B, 1671 Kråkerøy | NOK 39.8M | 40 | NOK 3.5M |
| Sakura Fredrikstad As | sushi restaurant | Elias Kræmmers gate 9, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 11.5M | 14 | NOK 2.4M |
| Meditek As | restaurant | Kirkegaten 31B, 1632 Gamle Fredrikstad | NOK 14.3M | 40 | NOK 1.2M |
| Minutten As | restaurant | Barkedalen 12, 1675 Kråkerøy | NOK 13.9M | 22 | NOK 1.1M |
| Stg 5 Bistro As | restaurant | Storgata 5, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 8.7M | 38 | NOK 922.0K |
| Kaffebrenneriet As Avd Stortorvet Fredrikstad | coffeehouse | Stortorvet 9, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 9.3M | 10 | NOK 863.5K |
| Mormors Café As | restaurant | Raadhusgaten 18A, 1632 Gamle Fredrikstad | NOK 10.8M | 21 | NOK 776.0K |
| Storesand Kiosk Og Cafè V/mohammad Fiaz Raja | restaurant | Stræbsomhet 29, 1613 Fredrikstad | NOK 4.2M | 0 | NOK 757.0K |
| Dp Fredrikstad As | pizza delivery / takeaway | Storgata 32, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 7.8M | 26 | NOK 739.0K |
| Hankø Yacht Club | restaurant | Hotellveien 2, 1622 Gressvik | NOK 3.8M | 28 | NOK 665.0K |
| Knossos As | restaurant | Storgaten 33-35, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 9.6M | 12 | NOK 657.0K |
| Jafs Gressvik As | restaurant | Storveien 78, 1621 Gressvik | NOK 4.2M | 5 | NOK 643.0K |
| Tamburen As | restaurant | Færgeportgaten 78B, 1632 Gamle Fredrikstad | NOK 9.8M | 9 | NOK 624.0K |
| Nygaardsgata 34 As | restaurant | Joruns vei 35, 1613 Fredrikstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 595.0K |
| Begby Gatekjøkken As | restaurant | Haldenveien 2, 1639 Gamle Fredrikstad | NOK 6.8M | 4 | NOK 573.0K |
| Pizzaxpressen Vest As | restaurant | Freskoveien 5, 1605 Fredrikstad | NOK 6.6M | 8 | NOK 508.0K |
| Smæsh Burger As | restaurant | Stortorvet 2, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 3.7M | 4 | NOK 452.0K |
| Solveigs Pizza Fredrikstad As | restaurant | Kråkerøyveien 2, 1671 | NOK 11.7M | 31 | NOK 439.0K |
| Storveien Eiendom Drift As | restaurant | Storveien 83, 1621 Gressvik | NOK 6.6M | 13 | NOK 370.0K |
| Flora Restaurant As | restaurant | Nygaardsgata 4, 1606 Fredrikstad | NOK 3.4M | 8 | NOK 363.0K |
| Restaurant Kong Frederik As | restaurant | Ferjestedsveien 18, 1606 Fredrikstad | NOK 3.9M | 4 | NOK 347.0K |
| Divan Fredrikstad As | restaurant | Storgata 3, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 6.1M | 23 | NOK 345.0K |
| Foodart As | restaurant | Storgata 8, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 10.4M | 28 | NOK 327.0K |
| Østfold Pizza As | pizza delivery / takeaway | Freskoveien 16, 1605 Fredrikstad | NOK 7.4M | 17 | NOK 302.0K |
| Tiramisu Café & Resturant As | restaurant | Farmanns gate 13, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 2.5M | 4 | NOK 295.0K |
| Østfold Pizza Østsiden As | pizza delivery / takeaway | Roald Amundsens vei 139, 1658 Torp | NOK 5.2M | 12 | NOK 284.0K |
| Espresso House Norge As Avd Nygaardsgata 841 | coffeehouse | Nygaardsgata 46, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 5.6M | 9 | NOK 282.4K |
| My Tran As | restaurant | Dikeveien 28, 1661 Rolvsøy | NOK 7.4M | 11 | NOK 217.0K |
| Restaurantinvest As | restaurant | Storgata 3, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 217.0K |
| Co Drift As | restaurant | Sigerstadveien 60, 1630 Gamle Fredrikstad | NOK 7.0M | 30 | NOK 197.0K |
| Tf Pizzaexpressen Marketing Norge As | restaurant | Produksjonsveien 24, 1618 Fredrikstad | NOK 943.0K | 1 | NOK 186.0K |
| Minemagasinet As | cafe | Mindre-Alvs vei 9, 1672 Kråkerøy | NOK 3.6M | 13 | NOK 153.0K |
| Cafe Royal As | cafe | Dikeveien 28, 1661 Rolvsøy | NOK 10.5M | 15 | NOK 143.0K |
| Elvebredden Fredrikstad As | restaurant | Dampskipsbrygga 12C, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 138.0K |
| Restaurant Mother India As | asian restaurant | Storgata 20, 1607 Fredrikstad | NOK 10.7M | 13 | NOK 129.0K |
| Værk As | restaurant | Færgeportgaten 78B, 1632 Gamle Fredrikstad | NOK 5.6M | 21 | NOK 113.0K |
| Major Stuen As | restaurant | Voldportgaten 73, 1632 Gamle Fredrikstad | NOK 11.6M | 25 | NOK 86.0K |
| Hankøsund Restaurant As | restaurant | Vikaneveien 409, 1622 Gressvik | NOK 5.6M | 24 | NOK 76.0K |
Conclusion
The burger restaurant industry in Fredrikstad shows no registered companies or economic activities in public data. However, the broader restaurant/café industry shows a stable market structure with potential opportunities for new players. Key challenges include:
- Competition from existing restaurants
- Economic fluctuations in the industry
- Lack of local data for burger restaurants
SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find strategic addresses and develop business models tailored to local needs. This analysis shows that Fredrikstad has potential for burger restaurants, especially in light of the general growth in the food and beverage industry.