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The Burger Restaurant Industry in Harstad: Current Status and Future Prospects

Published 26.09.2026

An analysis of economic trends, companies, and development opportunities in Harstad

Executive Summary

The burger restaurant industry in Harstad is part of the broader restaurant/café sector, which has shown stable growth in both sales and number of employees over the past few years. Although specific data for burger restaurants in the municipality is not available, the broader trends in the restaurant/café sector indicate a positive development. This may suggest potential opportunities for new players in the industry, especially in a municipality with a strong tourism industry and cultural activities. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable locations and assess competition in the area.

Economic Overview

Restaurant/café sector in Harstad has shown a sales growth of +2.4% from 2024 to 2025, indicating a stable development. Sales figures have increased from NOK 220.7 million in 2024 to NOK 225.9 million in 2025. The number of employees has also shown variations, with an increase from 385 in 2024 to 394 in 2025. This suggests that the sector has some level of resilience, even though there is no available data for specific burger restaurants in the municipality. It is important to note that these figures relate to the broader restaurant/café sector, not just burger restaurants.

Companies in the Industry

There is no available detailed information about specific companies in the burger restaurant industry in Harstad. However, it is possible to look at companies in the broader restaurant/café sector, which includes a range of different businesses. For example, Egon Harstad As and Obs Harstad Kafe 5260 have been known players in the area. These companies have shown varying results, with EBITDA of NOK 4.6 million and NOK 3.1 million respectively. It is important to note that these companies are not necessarily burger restaurants, but they can give an indication of competition in the sector.

Business Geography

There is no available detailed information about where the specific burger restaurants are located in Harstad. However, it is possible to see that restaurant/café companies are spread across several districts in the municipality, such as Harstad, Bjarkøy, and Kanebogen. This may suggest that there are potential locations for new burger restaurants in these areas, especially near tourist attractions and central districts.

Business Dynamics

There is no available detailed information about bankruptcy statistics for burger restaurants in Harstad. However, it is possible to see that restaurant/café companies have shown some level of stability over the past few years, even though there have been periods of decline in the number of employees and sales. This may suggest that the sector has some level of resilience, even though there may be challenges for new players in a competitive market.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs considering starting a burger restaurant in Harstad, the broader trends in the restaurant/café sector suggest a positive development. The increasing sales and number of employees in the sector may indicate that there are potential opportunities for new players. However, it is important to note that there is no available specific data for burger restaurants in the municipality, and that competition may be strong. Entrepreneurs should therefore conduct thorough market research and assess competition in the area before making decisions to start a new business.

Outlook for the Broader Sector

The broader restaurant/café sector in Harstad has shown a sales growth of +2.4% from 2024 to 2025, indicating a stable development. Sales figures have increased from NOK 220.7 million in 2024 to NOK 225.9 million in 2025. The number of employees has also shown variations, with an increase from 385 in 2024 to 394 in 2025. This suggests that the sector has some level of resilience, even though there is no available data for specific burger restaurants in the municipality. It is important to note that these figures relate to the broader restaurant/café sector, not just burger restaurants.

Sales in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé — Harstad
Sales in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé
Companies in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé — Harstad
Companies in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé
Employees in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé — Harstad
Employees in the parent industry — restaurant / kafé

Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in burger restaurant)

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Egon Harstad AsrestaurantSjøgata 11, 9405 HarstadNOK 30.0M29NOK 4.6M
Obs Harstad Kafe 5260restaurantVerkstedveien 7, 9406 HarstadNOK 57.0M20NOK 3.1M
Bark Spiseri Og Bar AsrestaurantFjordgata 1, 9405 HarstadNOK 21.3M24NOK 2.7M
Harstad Restaurantdrift AsrestaurantSkilleveien 5, 9411 HarstadNOK 8.8M8NOK 1.7M
Oh Harstad AsrestaurantRikard Kaarbøs plass 1, 9405 HarstadNOK 6.7M9NOK 1.6M
Nl Harstad AsrestaurantStrandgata 30, 9404 HarstadNOK 10.4M16NOK 1.6M
Asiatisk Nettbutikk AscafeTrondenesveien 71, 9404 HarstadNOK 4.8M0NOK 1.1M
Hålogalandspizza Aspizza restaurantFjordgata 2, 9405 HarstadNOK 9.4M14NOK 973.0K
Shangrila Restaurant AsrestaurantBåtbygger Danielsens vei 1, 9406 HarstadNOK 13.6M13NOK 947.0K
Kinarestaurant AsrestaurantRikard Kaarbøs gate 18, 9405 HarstadNOK 8.2M12NOK 893.0K
Jordbærpikene Kanebogen AscafeSkilleveien 5, 9411 HarstadNOK 10.2M21NOK 763.0K
Rungfa Thai Food Asasian restaurantRikard Kaarbøs gate 14, 9405 HarstadNOK 5.2M9NOK 709.0K
Nord Milano AsrestaurantStrandgata 17, 9405 HarstadNOK 11.1M14NOK 526.0K
Røkenes Gård & Gjestehus AsrestaurantStornesveien 127, 9402 HarstadNOK 8.0M15NOK 504.0K
Yuuka Yuuka Sushi Assushi restaurantErlings gate 5, 9405 HarstadNOK 6.6M0NOK 470.0K
Yuuka Yuuka Sushi Tromsø AscafeTrondenesveien 71, 9404 HarstadNOK 4.1M4NOK 445.0K
Ava Nor AsrestaurantHavnegata 23A, 9405 HarstadNOK 3.6M6NOK 366.0K
Bh Harstad AsrestaurantStrandgata 30, 9404 HarstadNOK 10.5M14NOK 348.0K
Umami Harstad AsrestaurantStrandgata, 9405 HarstadNOK 8.4M8NOK 199.0K
Chickenhouse Harstad AsrestaurantStrandgata 10, 9405 HarstadNOK 3.0M4NOK 192.0K
Espresso House Norge As Avd Harstad 875coffeehouseFjordgata 1, 9405 HarstadNOK 2.6M6NOK 128.4K
Nye Sham AsrestaurantSamasjøveien 26, 9404 HarstadNOK 1.9M6NOK 84.0K
Arctic Grill & Bar AsrestaurantTorvet 3, 9405 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0
Arctic Grill & Bar AsrestaurantTorvet 3, 9405 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0
Bb Martin Johnsenrestaurantc/o Big Bite Avd 109 Kanebogen|Skilleveien 5, 9411 HarstadNOK 04NOK 0
Bei Jing Restaurant AsrestaurantBåtbygger Danielsens vei 1, 9406 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0
Bryggekafeen På Grøtavær Darestaurantc/o Katrine Melbøe Nygård|Sildreveien 23, 9414 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0
Bryggekafeen På Grøtavær Darestaurantc/o Katrine Melbøe Nygård|Sildreveien 23, 9414 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0
Chen ChinarestaurantStrandgata 12, 9405 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0
Fagerheim Bistro BjarkøyrestaurantLeirvågveien 251, 9426 BjarkøyNOK 09NOK 0
Gois Narvik AsrestaurantMølnholtet 42, 9414 HarstadNOK 017NOK 0
Gois Restaurant AsrestaurantStrandgata 9, 9405 HarstadNOK 026NOK 0
Hob Harstad Sentrum AsrestaurantSjøgata 8, 9405 HarstadNOK 017NOK 0
Hoelstuen AsrestaurantRikard Kaarbøs plass 4, 9405 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0
Kane Kasserollesvingeri AsrestaurantRikard Kaarbøs plass 4, 9405 HarstadNOK 012NOK 0
Kompis Harstad AsrestaurantFjordgata 1, 9405 HarstadNOK 010NOK 0
Mama Rosa Pizzeria AnsrestaurantRikard Kaarbøs gate 18, 9405 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0
Osen SpiserirestaurantMølnholtet 42, 9414 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0
Preget Av Blomsø AsrestaurantStorgata 17, 9405 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0
Restaurant Milano DarestaurantStrandgata 18B, 9405 HarstadNOK 00NOK 0

Conclusion

Burger restaurant industry in Harstad is part of the broader restaurant/café sector, which has shown stable growth in both sales and number of employees over the past few years. Although specific data for burger restaurants in the municipality is not available, the broader trends indicate a positive development. This may suggest that there are potential opportunities for new players in the industry, especially in a municipality with a strong tourism industry and cultural activities. Entrepreneurs should however conduct thorough market research and assess competition in the area before making decisions to start a new business. SmartGrunder can help with finding suitable locations and assessing competition in the area.