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



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in burger restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select Service Partner As Avd Haugesund Lufthavn Karmøy | airport restaurant / cafe | Haugesund Lufthavn, 4262 Avaldsnes | NOK 23.7M | 19 | NOK 2.1M |
| Minigolfen Familiepark As | restaurant | Hauskevågvegen 4, 4260 Torvastad | NOK 2.6M | 16 | NOK 1.3M |
| Tmp Restaurantdrift As | restaurant | Søragadå 4, 4280 Skudeneshavn | NOK 7.9M | 19 | NOK 999.0K |
| Bankers Pizza Oasen | restaurant | Norheimstien 10, 5542 Karmsund | NOK 11.2M | 25 | NOK 626.9K |
| Mcdonald's Karmøy Avd 55 | restaurant | Vormedalsvegen 20, 5542 Karmsund | NOK 37.6M | 58 | NOK 544.2K |
| Pizzabakeren Nordheim | pizza delivery / takeaway | Austbøvegen 15B, 5542 Karmsund | NOK 9.2M | 18 | NOK 476.1K |
| Oxeburger As | cafe | Skeievegen 89, 4262 Avaldsnes | NOK 8.3M | 23 | NOK 472.0K |
| Kopervik Pizza As | restaurant | Hovedgaten 12, 4250 Kopervik | NOK 10.4M | 15 | NOK 467.0K |
| Mega Grill Kopervik As Avd Kopervik | restaurant | Hovedgaten 52, 4250 Kopervik | NOK 8.9M | 11 | NOK 457.0K |
| Mn Kurdem As | restaurant | Rådhusvegen 12, 4270 Åkrehamn | NOK 4.5M | 6 | NOK 281.0K |
| Åkrabua As | restaurant | Snartabergvegen 49, 4270 Åkrehamn | NOK 3.2M | 4 | NOK 189.0K |
| Kopervik Kebab & Isbar As | cafe | Hovedgaten 29, 4250 Kopervik | NOK 880.0K | 4 | NOK 169.0K |
| Vea Mat As | restaurant | Nesvegen 63, 4276 Veavågen | NOK 2.0M | 6 | NOK 162.0K |
| Skudenes Mek. Verksted Selskapslokale As | restaurant | Kanalvegen 2, 4280 Skudeneshavn | NOK 432.0K | 0 | NOK 112.0K |
| To Gode Venner As | restaurant | Havnegata 11, 4250 Kopervik | NOK 2.1M | 4 | NOK 49.0K |
| Nostalgisk Overnatting & Kafè As | restaurant | c/o Margitta Starck Sjøen|Halvorsbakken 4, 4280 Skudeneshavn | NOK 396.0K | 1 | NOK 47.0K |
| Aa Liknes As | restaurant | Stongvegen 83, 4270 Åkrehamn | NOK 0 | 19 | NOK 0 |
| Agam Hospitality As | cafe | Hestfaret 18, 5541 Kolnes | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Bento Sushi Kopervik As | sushi restaurant | Hovedgaten 8A, 4250 Kopervik | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Bento Sushi Åkrehamn As | sushi restaurant | Rådhusvegen 12, 4270 Åkrehamn | NOK 0 | 13 | NOK 0 |
| Blikshavn Bod Ans | restaurant | Blikshavn, 4280 Skudeneshavn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Burger Haugesund As | restaurant | Austbøvegen 2, 5542 Karmsund | NOK 0 | 11 | NOK 0 |
| Cafe Seilet Og Catering As | restaurant | Havnegata 9, 4250 Kopervik | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| China Takeaway Da | restaurant | Austre Veaveg 215, 4276 Veavågen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Dd Haugesund 1 As | restaurant | Tungarden 1, 4270 Åkrehamn | NOK 0 | 21 | NOK 0 |
| Fontana Filippidi | restaurant | Vormedalsvegen 330, 5545 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hanne Bakkenes Storkiosk | restaurant | Kvednavikvegen 2, 4260 Torvastad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hanne Bakkenes Storkiosk | restaurant | Kvednavikvegen 2, 4260 Torvastad | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Holmen Brygge Drift As | restaurant | Holmen 9, 4280 Skudeneshavn | NOK 0 | 3 | NOK 0 |
| Hovden Hemnes Sjøhus | restaurant | Austre Veaveg 156, 4276 Veavågen | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Høines Gatekjøkken 1 Inngår I Dødsbo | restaurant | Høynestunet 2B, 4280 Skudeneshavn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Jordbærpikene Oasen Haugesund As | cafe | Austbøvegen 16, 5542 Karmsund | NOK 0 | 16 | NOK 0 |
| Kafe Johansen | cafe | c/o THOMAS ALME|Kirkegaten 16B, 4250 Kopervik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Kaffebaren As Tvangsavviklingsbo | restaurant | Avaldsnesvegen 3, 4250 Kopervik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lyngholm Catering Ans | restaurant | Veakrossen, 4275 Sævelandsvik | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Majorens Kaffestue I Skudeneshavn, Stig Roar Olsen | restaurant | Søragadå 45, 4280 Skudeneshavn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Medhaug Kaffebar | coffeehouse | c/o Victoria Medhaug|Jorundvegen 28, 4270 Åkrehamn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Milano Pizza & Kebab Da | restaurant | Kaigata 5, 4280 Skudeneshavn | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Palmehaven | restaurant | Austbøvegen 16, 5542 Karmsund | NOK 0 | 26 | NOK 0 |
| Pcv Burger Åkra As | pizza delivery / takeaway | Austigard 16B, 4270 Åkrehamn | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 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.