The Burger Restaurant Industry in Kvinnherad: Current Situation and Future Opportunities

There are no publicly available data on annual revenues or employees in the burger restaurant industry in Kvinnherad for the last year. However, it is possible to compare with the broader category restaurant / café, which has shown dynamic development over time. From 2016 to 2025, the total number of employees in this category increased from 61 to 131, with an average annual growth of approximately 5-10%. Revenues have varied more, peaking at NOK 18.7 million in 2022 and declining to NOK 12.9 million in 2024 before a mild increase in 2025.

Key developments in the restaurant / café sector (2016–2025):

This development shows that the sector has been marked by fluctuations, especially after 2020, but has shown gradual recovery after 2023.

There are no registered burger restaurants in Kvinnherad according to public register data. However, the broader category restaurant / café has 20 companies in the municipality, including a mix of restaurants, cafés, and specialized food establishments. Examples of companies in this category include:

• Husnes Pizza As (Sentrumsvegen 52, 5460 Husnes): NOK 7.9M in sales, 22 employees
• Sana Kebab & Pizza As (Bogsnesvegen 4, 5460 Husnes): NOK 3.8M in sales, 4 employees
• Gjøa Rosendal As (Skålagato 3, 5470 Rosendal): 64 employees, but no sales reported

Organizational forms in the restaurant / café sector:

• 60% of the companies are AS (limited liability company)
• 30% are AN (joint-stock company)
• 10% are sole proprietorships

There are no publicly available data on bankruptcy or decline in the burger restaurant industry in Kvinnherad, but some companies in the broader category have reported zero or negative EBITDA.

There are no detailed data on the distribution of burger restaurants in different neighborhoods or locations in Kvinnherad. However, the broader category restaurant / café has companies distributed as follows:

• Husnes: 3 companies (Husnes Pizza As, Sana Kebab & Pizza As, Heli Og Gunnars Interiør Ans)
• Rosendal: 4 companies (Gjøa Rosendal As, Bar On As, Rosendal Iseri As, Rosendal Samfunnshus Sa)
• Halsnøy Kloster: 2 companies (Bralunsj Cafe As, Siri Thaimat Siriporn Hellen)
• Sunde i Sunnhordland: 2 companies (Mds Warberg As, Olabakken Gard As)
• Uskedalen: 1 company (Elins Matgleder As)

This shows that the restaurant industry is most concentrated in Husnes and Rosendal, which are the most populated areas in the municipality.

There are no publicly available data on bankruptcy or decline in the burger restaurant industry in Kvinnherad. However, in the broader category restaurant / café, 10 of 20 companies reported zero or negative EBITDA in 2025, which may indicate economic challenges for some companies. Examples of such companies include:

• Bar On As (Skålafjæro 3, 5470 Rosendal): 13 employees, NOK 0 in sales and EBITDA
• Bralunsj Cafe As (Klostervegen 178, 5455 Halsnøy Kloster): 14 employees, NOK 0 in sales and EBITDA
• China Plass Zhong As (Torghuset, 5460 Husnes): NOK -259.0K in EBITDA, but NOK 2.3M in sales

This shows that even though some companies have strong sales, they may have high operating costs or other economic challenges.

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

There are no existing burger restaurants in Kvinnherad, which could be an opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to establish themselves in this industry. The broader category restaurant / café has shown a gradual recovery after 2023, with an increase in both employees and sales in 2025. This may indicate an increasing demand for food and beverage services in the municipality.

Important considerations for entrepreneurs:

• Economic fluctuations in the sector (especially after 2020) can affect operations
• Competition from existing restaurants and cafés can be strong
• It is possible to leverage the most populated areas such as Husnes and Rosendal to maximize the customer base
• It is important to analyze operating costs and EBITDA levels to ensure economic stability

The broader category restaurant / café has shown more stable development than specific subcategories such as burger restaurants. From 2016 to 2025, this category had an average annual increase in employees of approximately 5-10%, although sales have been more volatile. In 2025, the category had 125 employees and NOK 13.7M in sales, showing a gradual recovery after 2024.

Peer companies in the restaurant / café category (not burger restaurants):

This shows that while some companies have good economic performance, there is a significant variation in EBITDA and sales within the category.

The burger restaurant industry in Kvinnherad is a niche sector within the broader restaurant / café industry, which has shown a gradual recovery after 2023. There are no existing burger restaurants in the municipality, which could be an opportunity for entrepreneurs. The broader category has shown stable development in the number of employees, but sales have been more volatile. Entrepreneurs should consider both economic and competitive challenges, as well as opportunities in the most populated areas such as Husnes and Rosendal. It is important to analyze operating costs and EBITDA levels to ensure economic stability in an industry that has been marked by fluctuations over time.