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The Burger Restaurant Industry in Karmøy: Current Situation and Future Outlook

Published 24.09.2026

An analysis of the burger restaurant industry in Karmøy, focusing on companies, statistics, and opportunities for entrepreneurs and local decision-makers.

Executive Summary

The burger restaurant industry in Karmøy is a relatively small part of the broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality. Although no burger restaurants are currently registered in Karmøy, data from the broader sector indicates potential for growth and development. Total sales in the restaurant and café industry have increased by 6.4% from 2023 to 2024, and the number of employees has risen by 8.2% over the same period. This may indicate a stable or growing market situation, even though there are variations from year to year.

It is important to note that there are no registered companies in the burger restaurant industry in Karmøy today, which may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector. However, attention should be paid to competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

Economic Overview

There is no registered sales or employment data specifically for burger restaurants in Karmøy. However, data from the broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality shows some degree of variation over time. Sales in this sector increased by 3.3% from 2016 to 2017, but also experienced declines, such as a decrease of 12.4% from 2019 to 2020. The highest sales were achieved in 2024 with NOK 153.6 million, showing a growth of 6.4% compared to 2023.

The number of employees in the restaurant and café industry has also shown variations, with an increase of 19.7% from 2021 to 2022, and a decrease of 11.1% from 2020 to 2021. In 2025, the sector had 409 employees, showing a growth of 23.9% compared to 2024. This may indicate a stable or growing market situation, even though there are variations from year to year.

It is important to note that these figures relate to the broader restaurant and café sector, and not specifically burger restaurants. This can provide an understanding of the general market situation, but not necessarily a complete picture of opportunities for a new burger restaurant in Karmøy.

Companies in the Industry

There are no registered burger restaurants in Karmøy today. This may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector. However, attention should be paid to competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

The broader restaurant and café sector in Karmøy has 56 companies, indicating a certain level of activity in this sector. This can provide an understanding of the general market situation, but not necessarily a complete picture of opportunities for a new burger restaurant in Karmøy.

It is important to note that there are no registered burger restaurants in Karmøy today, which may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector. However, attention should be paid to competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

Business Geography

There is no registered specific geographic data for burger restaurants in Karmøy. This may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector, but it is important to be aware of competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

The broader restaurant and café sector in Karmøy has companies distributed across several cities and districts in the municipality. This can provide an understanding of the general market situation, but not necessarily a complete picture of opportunities for a new burger restaurant in Karmøy.

It is important to note that there are no registered burger restaurants in Karmøy today, which may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector. However, attention should be paid to competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

Business Dynamism

There is no registered specific data on bankruptcies or bankruptcy participants in burger restaurants in Karmøy. This may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector, but it is important to be aware of competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

The broader restaurant and café sector in Karmøy has shown variations in bankruptcy data over time. This can provide an understanding of the general market situation, but not necessarily a complete picture of opportunities for a new burger restaurant in Karmøy.

It is important to note that there are no registered burger restaurants in Karmøy today, which may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector. However, attention should be paid to competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

Outlook

There is no registered specific data for burger restaurants in Karmøy, which may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector. However, attention should be paid to competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

The broader restaurant and café sector in Karmøy has shown growth in sales and number of employees over time, which may indicate a stable or growing market situation. This can offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector, but it is important to be aware of competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

It is important to note that there are no registered burger restaurants in Karmøy today, which may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector. However, attention should be paid to competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

Outlook for the Broader Sector

The broader restaurant and café sector in Karmøy has shown growth in sales and number of employees over time, which may indicate a stable or growing market situation. Sales in this sector have increased by 3.3% from 2016 to 2017, and have reached a peak in 2024 with NOK 153.6 million. The number of employees has also grown, with an increase of 19.7% from 2021 to 2022.

There are several companies in the broader sector that may be relevant for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in the burger restaurant industry. This includes both local and international brands, such as McDonald's Karmøy Avd 55 and Oxeburger As. These companies have higher sales and EBITDA than many others in the sector, which can provide an understanding of competition in the market.

It is important to note that there are no registered burger restaurants in Karmøy today, which may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector. However, attention should be paid to competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

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

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

CompanyIndustryAddressSalesEmployeesEBITDA
Select Service Partner As Avd Haugesund Lufthavn Karmøyairport restaurant / cafeHaugesund Lufthavn, 4262 AvaldsnesNOK 23.7M19NOK 2.1M
Minigolfen Familiepark AsrestaurantHauskevågvegen 4, 4260 TorvastadNOK 2.6M16NOK 1.3M
Tmp Restaurantdrift AsrestaurantSøragadå 4, 4280 SkudeneshavnNOK 7.9M19NOK 999.0K
Bankers Pizza OasenrestaurantNorheimstien 10, 5542 KarmsundNOK 11.2M25NOK 626.9K
Mcdonald's Karmøy Avd 55restaurantVormedalsvegen 20, 5542 KarmsundNOK 37.6M58NOK 544.2K
Pizzabakeren Nordheimpizza delivery / takeawayAustbøvegen 15B, 5542 KarmsundNOK 9.2M18NOK 476.1K
Oxeburger AscafeSkeievegen 89, 4262 AvaldsnesNOK 8.3M23NOK 472.0K
Kopervik Pizza AsrestaurantHovedgaten 12, 4250 KopervikNOK 10.4M15NOK 467.0K
Mega Grill Kopervik As Avd KopervikrestaurantHovedgaten 52, 4250 KopervikNOK 8.9M11NOK 457.0K
Mn Kurdem AsrestaurantRådhusvegen 12, 4270 ÅkrehamnNOK 4.5M6NOK 281.0K
Åkrabua AsrestaurantSnartabergvegen 49, 4270 ÅkrehamnNOK 3.2M4NOK 189.0K
Kopervik Kebab & Isbar AscafeHovedgaten 29, 4250 KopervikNOK 880.0K4NOK 169.0K
Vea Mat AsrestaurantNesvegen 63, 4276 VeavågenNOK 2.0M6NOK 162.0K
Skudenes Mek. Verksted Selskapslokale AsrestaurantKanalvegen 2, 4280 SkudeneshavnNOK 432.0K0NOK 112.0K
To Gode Venner AsrestaurantHavnegata 11, 4250 KopervikNOK 2.1M4NOK 49.0K
Nostalgisk Overnatting & Kafè Asrestaurantc/o Margitta Starck Sjøen|Halvorsbakken 4, 4280 SkudeneshavnNOK 396.0K1NOK 47.0K
Aa Liknes AsrestaurantStongvegen 83, 4270 ÅkrehamnNOK 019NOK 0
Agam Hospitality AscafeHestfaret 18, 5541 KolnesNOK 00NOK 0
Bento Sushi Kopervik Assushi restaurantHovedgaten 8A, 4250 KopervikNOK 07NOK 0
Bento Sushi Åkrehamn Assushi restaurantRådhusvegen 12, 4270 ÅkrehamnNOK 013NOK 0
Blikshavn Bod AnsrestaurantBlikshavn, 4280 SkudeneshavnNOK 00NOK 0
Burger Haugesund AsrestaurantAustbøvegen 2, 5542 KarmsundNOK 011NOK 0
Cafe Seilet Og Catering AsrestaurantHavnegata 9, 4250 KopervikNOK 07NOK 0
China Takeaway DarestaurantAustre Veaveg 215, 4276 VeavågenNOK 00NOK 0
Dd Haugesund 1 AsrestaurantTungarden 1, 4270 ÅkrehamnNOK 021NOK 0
Fontana FilippidirestaurantVormedalsvegen 330, 5545NOK 00NOK 0
Hanne Bakkenes StorkioskrestaurantKvednavikvegen 2, 4260 TorvastadNOK 00NOK 0
Hanne Bakkenes StorkioskrestaurantKvednavikvegen 2, 4260 TorvastadNOK 00NOK 0
Holmen Brygge Drift AsrestaurantHolmen 9, 4280 SkudeneshavnNOK 03NOK 0
Hovden Hemnes SjøhusrestaurantAustre Veaveg 156, 4276 VeavågenNOK 00NOK 0
Høines Gatekjøkken 1 Inngår I DødsborestaurantHøynestunet 2B, 4280 SkudeneshavnNOK 00NOK 0
Jordbærpikene Oasen Haugesund AscafeAustbøvegen 16, 5542 KarmsundNOK 016NOK 0
Kafe Johansencafec/o THOMAS ALME|Kirkegaten 16B, 4250 KopervikNOK 00NOK 0
Kaffebaren As TvangsavviklingsborestaurantAvaldsnesvegen 3, 4250 KopervikNOK 00NOK 0
Lyngholm Catering AnsrestaurantVeakrossen, 4275 SævelandsvikNOK 00NOK 0
Majorens Kaffestue I Skudeneshavn, Stig Roar OlsenrestaurantSøragadå 45, 4280 SkudeneshavnNOK 00NOK 0
Medhaug Kaffebarcoffeehousec/o Victoria Medhaug|Jorundvegen 28, 4270 ÅkrehamnNOK 00NOK 0
Milano Pizza & Kebab DarestaurantKaigata 5, 4280 SkudeneshavnNOK 00NOK 0
PalmehavenrestaurantAustbøvegen 16, 5542 KarmsundNOK 026NOK 0
Pcv Burger Åkra Aspizza delivery / takeawayAustigard 16B, 4270 ÅkrehamnNOK 09NOK 0

Conclusion

The burger restaurant industry in Karmøy is a relatively small part of the broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality. Although no burger restaurants are currently registered in Karmøy, data from the broader sector indicates potential for growth and development. Total sales in the restaurant and café industry have increased by 6.4% from 2023 to 2024, and the number of employees has increased by 8.2% over the same period. This may indicate a stable or growing market situation, even though there are variations from year to year.

It is important to note that there are no registered burger restaurants in Karmøy today, which may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector. However, attention should be paid to competition from other restaurants and cafés in the municipality, including both local and international brands.

SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in Karmøy for burger restaurants, and provide an understanding of the market and competition. This can be an important factor for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in this sector.