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



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in burger restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egon Harstad As | restaurant | Sjøgata 11, 9405 Harstad | NOK 30.0M | 29 | NOK 4.6M |
| Obs Harstad Kafe 5260 | restaurant | Verkstedveien 7, 9406 Harstad | NOK 57.0M | 20 | NOK 3.1M |
| Bark Spiseri Og Bar As | restaurant | Fjordgata 1, 9405 Harstad | NOK 21.3M | 24 | NOK 2.7M |
| Harstad Restaurantdrift As | restaurant | Skilleveien 5, 9411 Harstad | NOK 8.8M | 8 | NOK 1.7M |
| Oh Harstad As | restaurant | Rikard Kaarbøs plass 1, 9405 Harstad | NOK 6.7M | 9 | NOK 1.6M |
| Nl Harstad As | restaurant | Strandgata 30, 9404 Harstad | NOK 10.4M | 16 | NOK 1.6M |
| Asiatisk Nettbutikk As | cafe | Trondenesveien 71, 9404 Harstad | NOK 4.8M | 0 | NOK 1.1M |
| Hålogalandspizza As | pizza restaurant | Fjordgata 2, 9405 Harstad | NOK 9.4M | 14 | NOK 973.0K |
| Shangrila Restaurant As | restaurant | Båtbygger Danielsens vei 1, 9406 Harstad | NOK 13.6M | 13 | NOK 947.0K |
| Kinarestaurant As | restaurant | Rikard Kaarbøs gate 18, 9405 Harstad | NOK 8.2M | 12 | NOK 893.0K |
| Jordbærpikene Kanebogen As | cafe | Skilleveien 5, 9411 Harstad | NOK 10.2M | 21 | NOK 763.0K |
| Rungfa Thai Food As | asian restaurant | Rikard Kaarbøs gate 14, 9405 Harstad | NOK 5.2M | 9 | NOK 709.0K |
| Nord Milano As | restaurant | Strandgata 17, 9405 Harstad | NOK 11.1M | 14 | NOK 526.0K |
| Røkenes Gård & Gjestehus As | restaurant | Stornesveien 127, 9402 Harstad | NOK 8.0M | 15 | NOK 504.0K |
| Yuuka Yuuka Sushi As | sushi restaurant | Erlings gate 5, 9405 Harstad | NOK 6.6M | 0 | NOK 470.0K |
| Yuuka Yuuka Sushi Tromsø As | cafe | Trondenesveien 71, 9404 Harstad | NOK 4.1M | 4 | NOK 445.0K |
| Ava Nor As | restaurant | Havnegata 23A, 9405 Harstad | NOK 3.6M | 6 | NOK 366.0K |
| Bh Harstad As | restaurant | Strandgata 30, 9404 Harstad | NOK 10.5M | 14 | NOK 348.0K |
| Umami Harstad As | restaurant | Strandgata, 9405 Harstad | NOK 8.4M | 8 | NOK 199.0K |
| Chickenhouse Harstad As | restaurant | Strandgata 10, 9405 Harstad | NOK 3.0M | 4 | NOK 192.0K |
| Espresso House Norge As Avd Harstad 875 | coffeehouse | Fjordgata 1, 9405 Harstad | NOK 2.6M | 6 | NOK 128.4K |
| Nye Sham As | restaurant | Samasjøveien 26, 9404 Harstad | NOK 1.9M | 6 | NOK 84.0K |
| Arctic Grill & Bar As | restaurant | Torvet 3, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Arctic Grill & Bar As | restaurant | Torvet 3, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bb Martin Johnsen | restaurant | c/o Big Bite Avd 109 Kanebogen|Skilleveien 5, 9411 Harstad | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Bei Jing Restaurant As | restaurant | Båtbygger Danielsens vei 1, 9406 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bryggekafeen På Grøtavær Da | restaurant | c/o Katrine Melbøe Nygård|Sildreveien 23, 9414 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bryggekafeen På Grøtavær Da | restaurant | c/o Katrine Melbøe Nygård|Sildreveien 23, 9414 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Chen China | restaurant | Strandgata 12, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Fagerheim Bistro Bjarkøy | restaurant | Leirvågveien 251, 9426 Bjarkøy | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Gois Narvik As | restaurant | Mølnholtet 42, 9414 Harstad | NOK 0 | 17 | NOK 0 |
| Gois Restaurant As | restaurant | Strandgata 9, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 26 | NOK 0 |
| Hob Harstad Sentrum As | restaurant | Sjøgata 8, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 17 | NOK 0 |
| Hoelstuen As | restaurant | Rikard Kaarbøs plass 4, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kane Kasserollesvingeri As | restaurant | Rikard Kaarbøs plass 4, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 12 | NOK 0 |
| Kompis Harstad As | restaurant | Fjordgata 1, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 10 | NOK 0 |
| Mama Rosa Pizzeria Ans | restaurant | Rikard Kaarbøs gate 18, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Osen Spiseri | restaurant | Mølnholtet 42, 9414 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Preget Av Blomsø As | restaurant | Storgata 17, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Restaurant Milano Da | restaurant | Strandgata 18B, 9405 Harstad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 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.