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The Burger Restaurant Industry in Namsos: Current Situation and Future Perspectives
Economic Overview, Companies and Outlook for Entrepreneurs in Namsos
Executive Summary
The burger restaurant industry in Namsos is a relatively new and special sector within the restaurant industry. Although the municipality has an active restaurant and café industry with 22 registered companies, no burger restaurant companies are registered in Namsos. This opens up opportunities, but also challenges related to competition and market conditions in an already established industry.
Economic Overview
No specific sales or employee figures are registered for the burger restaurant industry in Namsos. However, it is possible to draw general trends from the broader restaurant and café industry in the municipality. From 2016 to 2025, the number of employees in this sector has varied between 78 and 109, with an average annual change of +1.2%. Sales have grown by 6.9% from 2024 to 2025, reaching NOK 44.4 million. This shows a stable, but not explosive, development in the broader industry.
Companies in the Industry
No burger restaurant companies are registered in Namsos. The broader restaurant and café industry, however, has a number of companies with different organizational forms. The most common organizational forms are AS (limited company) and AN (limited liability partnership). Examples of companies in the industry include Viva Napoli As, China Palace As and Svendsen Pizza As. These companies have different sizes in terms of sales and number of employees.
Business Geography
No specific geographic data is registered for the burger restaurant industry in Namsos. The broader restaurant and café industry, however, has companies distributed across several districts and municipalities in Trøndelag. Examples of locations include Namsos city center, Spillum and Jøa. This shows that the restaurant industry has a broad geographic presence in the region.
Business Dynamics
No bankruptcy statistics are registered for the burger restaurant industry in Namsos. The broader restaurant and café industry, however, has a number of companies with zero sales or EBITDA, which may indicate economic challenges for some companies. This is, however, not specific to the burger restaurant industry, and no bankruptcies have been registered for any companies in this sector.
Outlook
For entrepreneurs considering establishing a burger restaurant in Namsos, there may be an opportunity to fill a niche in the market. The broader restaurant industry has proven to be stable, with a sales growth of 6.9% from 2024 to 2025. However, it is important to be aware of the competition from existing companies and local market conditions. It may be beneficial to analyze competitors more closely, such as Viva Napoli As and Svendsen Pizza As, to identify possible strategies.
Outlook for the Broader Industry
The broader restaurant and café industry in Namsos has shown stable development with a sales growth of 6.9% from 2024 to 2025. This sector has 22 companies, and the most well-known companies include Viva Napoli As, China Palace As and Svendsen Pizza As. These companies have different sizes in terms of sales and number of employees. For example, Viva Napoli As has sales of NOK 14.6 million and 11 employees, while Svendsen Pizza As has sales of NOK 7.1 million and 11 employees. However, no burger restaurant companies are registered in this sector, which could be an opportunity for entrepreneurs.
Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in burger restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Viva Napoli As | restaurant | Sverres gate 17, 7800 Namsos | NOK 14.6M | 11 | NOK 2.4M |
| China Palace As | restaurant | Carl Gulbransons gate 7, 7800 Namsos | NOK 5.1M | 10 | NOK 1.2M |
| Zeki Eiendom As | restaurant | Sverres gate 17, 7800 Namsos | NOK 1.6M | 0 | NOK 644.0K |
| Svendsen Pizza As | restaurant | Abel Meyers gate 30, 7800 Namsos | NOK 7.1M | 11 | NOK 447.0K |
| Kasi Invest Namsos As | sushi restaurant | Kirkegata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 9.3M | 15 | NOK 437.0K |
| Adam Hunt Pit Stop | restaurant | Carl Gulbransons gate 15B, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Coop Midt Norge Sa Avd 87 Coop Extra Cafe Namsos | cafe | Nøsthaugvegen 7, 7820 Spillum | NOK 0 | 8 | NOK 0 |
| Dryfans Smaksverksted | restaurant | Setervegen 2, 7802 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Faksdal Brygge As | cafe | Faksdalsjøen 25, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 15 | NOK 0 |
| Gn Restaurantdrift As | restaurant | Verftsgata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hylla Grill Og Cafe As | restaurant | Skagevegen 5, 7805 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Koonthip Thai Takeaway Krogstad | asian restaurant | Barstadvegen 24, 7820 Spillum | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Lensmannsgården As | restaurant | Namsosvegen 2498, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Marihøne As | cafe | Namsosvegen 2899, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Marihøne As Tvangsavviklingsbo | restaurant | Namsosvegen 2899, 7750 Namdalseid | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Reitans Bistro As | restaurant | Verftsgata 5, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Reitans Restaurant Og Bar As | restaurant | Verftsgata 11, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 5 | NOK 0 |
| Segelsund As | restaurant | Holvikvegen 66, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Wessel's As | restaurant | Overtollbetjent Wessels gate 2, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Wessel's As | restaurant | Overtollbetjent Wessels gate 2, 7800 Namsos | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Himmel & Hav Namsos As | restaurant | Verftsgata 2-4, 7800 Namsos | NOK 7.3M | 12 | NOK -271.0K |
| Jøa Catering & Pøbb As | restaurant | Faksdal, 7856 Jøa | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -342.0K |
Conclusion
The burger restaurant industry in Namsos is a relatively new and special sector within the restaurant industry. Although the municipality has an active restaurant and café industry, no burger restaurant companies are registered in Namsos. This opens up opportunities, but also challenges related to competition and market conditions in an already established industry. Entrepreneurs should consider analyzing competitors more closely and identifying possible strategies to establish themselves in this sector.