The Burger Restaurant Industry in Kristiansand: An Analysis of Companies, Statistics, and Outlooks

Industry Overview

The burger restaurant industry in Kristiansand is a small but dynamic sector with a single registered company: Burger Bordello. Although the industry has shown a decline in sales and number of employees over the past few years, there are opportunities for innovation and adaptation to local conditions. The only company in the sector has been in operation since 2018 and has remained in operation without bankruptcy, despite a negative operating result in recent years.

Sales and Employees in the Burger Restaurant Industry in Kristiansand:

• Sales: In 2019, the industry had total sales of NOK 8.8 million, but this has fallen to NOK 4.2 million in 2024, a decline of 25.5 % over five years.
• Employees: The number of employees has varied between 0 and 13 over the years, with a peak of 13 in 2019 and a decline to 5 employees in 2024.

Operating Result and EBITDA: Burger Bordello had a negative operating result of NOK -13,000 in 2024 and an EBITDA of NOK 97,800, indicating a weak margin of 2 %. This underscores the need for cost control and efficiency in the sector.

There is 1 company registered in the burger restaurant industry in Kristiansand:

Legal Forms: The only company is an AS (Anonym Aksjeselskap), a common legal form for small and medium-sized businesses in Norway.

Burger Bordello is located at Markens gate 8 in Kristiansand, a central address in the city. This is an area with high population density and significant tourist activity, which can be an advantage for a burger restaurant. No other burger restaurants are registered in Kristiansand, giving the sole company in the sector a unique position.

Bankruptcies and Operating Results: There are no bankruptcies registered in the burger restaurant industry in Kristiansand in recent years. Nevertheless, sales and the number of employees have shown a clear decline, especially after 2020. This may be due to increased competition from other restaurants, changes in consumer preferences, or increased operating costs.

Operating Result: Burger Bordello had a negative operating result in 2024, indicating a need for improvement in cost structure and revenue models.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

For entrepreneurs in the burger restaurant industry in Kristiansand, the challenges are clear: sales and the number of employees have declined over the past five years, and the sole company in the sector has a weak operating result. Nevertheless, there may be opportunities for innovation, especially if entrepreneurs can adapt to local conditions and offer unique products or services. It is also important to consider competition from other restaurants and cafes in the city.

Outlook for the Parent Industry (Restaurant/Cafe)

The parent industry (restaurant/cafe) has a much larger presence in Kristiansand, with 248 companies in 2025. Sales in the sector have shown strong growth in recent years, with a peak of NOK 875.6 million in 2024. This is a clear contrast to the burger restaurant industry, which has fallen to NOK 4.2 million in 2024.

Peer Companies: Some of the most interesting companies in the parent industry include:

• Bare Studenthus (NOK 14.4M sales, NOK 14.1M EBITDA)
• Ger Nor As (NOK 49.8M sales, NOK 7.0M EBITDA)
• Som Hos Moi As (NOK 23.7M sales, NOK 4.2M EBITDA)

These companies show that there are opportunities for higher income and EBITDA in the parent industry, even though the burger restaurant industry has been weaker.

The burger restaurant industry in Kristiansand is a small but potentially interesting sector for entrepreneurs. Although the sole company in the sector has shown a decline in sales and number of employees, there may be opportunities for innovation and adaptation to local conditions. It is also important to consider competition from other restaurants and cafes in the city. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses and strategies to succeed in this sector.