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

The burger restaurant industry in Kongsberg has experienced a dramatic decline since 2018, with no activities registered after this year. Although the industry had a short period of growth between 2016–2017, it has not managed to sustain itself thereafter. This contrasts with the broader restaurant and café sector in the municipality, which shows a more stable development. For entrepreneurs, this may indicate both challenges and opportunities, depending on how one approaches the market.

The burger restaurant industry in Kongsberg peaked in 2016 with sales of NOK 3.0 million and 8 employees. In 2017, sales increased to NOK 3.0 million (a 25% increase), but then dropped sharply to NOK 0 in 2018 and has remained at this level since. The number of employees has also fallen drastically, from 10 in 2017 to 0 in 2018 and onwards. This shows a highly unstable industry with no activities after 2018.

Comparison with the broader sector

The broader restaurant and café sector in Kongsberg has a more stable development, with sales of NOK 100.2 million in 2016 and NOK 94.1 million in 2025. The number of employees has varied between 269 and 365 during the same period, indicating a more robust sector.

Active companies

No burger restaurants are registered as active in Kongsberg after 2018. No companies in this industry are currently registered in the municipality. This may indicate that the industry has been in crisis or has been discontinued.

Organizational forms

No organizational forms for burger restaurants in Kongsberg are currently registered. This may be due to the absence of active companies in the industry.

All historical activities in the burger restaurant industry in Kongsberg have been concentrated in the municipality's central areas, such as Storgata and Nymoens torg. However, there is no current data on the distribution, as the industry has not been active after 2018. This may indicate that no companies in the industry are currently registered.

The industry has been marked by several bankruptcy registrations, indicating increased challenges for companies in the sector. This may be linked to economic pressure, bankruptcy, or discontinuation of companies. However, no current companies in the industry are registered, making it difficult to assess current operational dynamics.

Future outlook for burger restaurants

For entrepreneurs considering starting a burger restaurant in Kongsberg, the data show that the industry has been in crisis since 2018. There are no active companies today, which may indicate a highly competitive sector or a lack of market demand. This may be a challenge, but also an opportunity to fill a gap in the market. Entrepreneurs should consider how they can differentiate themselves and adapt to local conditions to succeed.

The broader restaurant and café sector in Kongsberg has a more stable development compared to the burger restaurant industry. Sales have varied between NOK 75.1 million and NOK 122.4 million during the period 2016–2025, with an average annual growth of +2.5%. The number of employees has varied between 269 and 365, indicating a more robust sector.

Peer companies

Below is a list of companies in the broader restaurant and café sector in Kongsberg that are not burger restaurants, sorted by EBITDA (highest first):

This shows that the broader sector has more companies with higher sales and EBITDA compared to the burger restaurant industry.

The burger restaurant industry in Kongsberg has experienced a dramatic decline since 2018, with no activities today. This shows that the industry has been in crisis or has been discontinued. However, the broader restaurant and café sector shows a more stable development, which may offer opportunities for entrepreneurs wishing to start a company in the sector. This may be a challenge, but also an opportunity to fill a gap in the market. Entrepreneurs should consider how they can differentiate themselves and adapt to local conditions to succeed. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and develop strategies to succeed in Kongsberg.