Industry · municipality
Burger Restaurant in Sola
An analysis of the industry, companies, and outlooks in the municipality of Sola in Rogaland
Executive Summary
The burger restaurant industry in Sola has experienced significant fluctuations in recent years. Although the industry had a brief boom in 2018 with NOK 4.0 million in sales and 25 employees, it has since experienced a sharp decline, especially during and after the pandemic. Sales dropped from NOK 3.6 million in 2019 to just NOK 13,000 in 2021, while the number of employees fell from 25 to 7. This shows a highly unstable industry in the municipality, with major challenges related to maintaining operations and competitiveness in a highly competitive sector.
Economic Overview
Sales and Employees
Sales:
- 2016: NOK 0
- 2017: NOK 0
- 2018: NOK 4.0 million
- 2019: NOK 3.6 million
- 2020: NOK 674,300
- 2021: NOK 13,000
Annual Sales Change:
- 2018→2019: -9.1%
- 2019→2020: -81.2%
- 2020→2021: -98.1%
Employees:
- 2016: 0
- 2017: 0
- 2018: 12
- 2019: 25
- 2020: 9
- 2021: 7
Annual Employee Change:
- 2018→2019: +108.3%
- 2019→2020: -64.0%
- 2020→2021: -22.2%
This shows that the industry experienced a significant increase in 2018, but has since experienced a dramatic decline, especially in 2020 and 2021. This decline is likely linked to the pandemic and its impact on the restaurant industry as a whole.



Companies in the Industry
No companies in the burger restaurant industry in Sola are registered according to available data. This may indicate that the industry is either very small or that there is no registered activity in this specific subcategory. It is therefore not possible to provide a detailed overview of company structure or organizational forms in this industry in the municipality.
Business Geography
There is no available data on the geographic distribution of burger restaurant activity in Sola. This may be due to the lack of registration of companies in this subcategory or missing details in the dataset. To gain a better understanding of where the activity is located, further investigations or data collection should be carried out.
Business Dynamics
There is no available data on insolvency statistics or insolvent companies in the burger restaurant industry in Sola. This makes it difficult to assess the dynamics of the industry due to insolvency or operational challenges. However, data from the broader restaurant and café industry shows that there are companies with negative EBITDA values and zero sales, which may indicate financial challenges in the sector as a whole.
Outlook
The burger restaurant industry in Sola has been marked by significant fluctuations, especially after 2020. This decline may be a consequence of the pandemic and its impact on the restaurant industry. For entrepreneurs considering starting a burger restaurant in the municipality, it is important to be aware of the challenges inherent in an unstable market economy and high competition. It may be profitable to look at trends in the broader restaurant and café industry to find possible strategies for ensuring operations and competitiveness.
Outlook for the Broader Industry
The broader restaurant and café industry in Sola has shown a more stable development compared to the burger restaurant industry. Sales in this sector have increased from NOK 180.9 million in 2016 to NOK 288.6 million in 2025, with an average annual increase of approximately 7.2%. The number of employees has also shown a positive trend, with an increase from 411 in 2016 to 584 in 2026. This shows that the broader sector has better resilience and growth potential. For entrepreneurs, it may be profitable to look at the most successful companies in this sector, such as Select Service Partner As Avd Stavanger Lufthavn Sola (sales: NOK 174.5 million, EBITDA: NOK 15.5 million) and Solastrand Gård (sales: NOK 29.0 million, EBITDA: NOK 2.5 million), to gain insight into what can contribute to success.



Other companies in restaurant / kafé (not in burger restaurant)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select Service Partner As Avd Stavanger Lufthavn Sola | airport restaurant / cafe | Flyplassvegen 300, 4055 Sola | NOK 174.5M | 176 | NOK 15.5M |
| Solastrand Gård | restaurant | Nordsjøvegen 299, 4053 Ræge | NOK 29.0M | 61 | NOK 2.5M |
| Foodcourt Sola Avd 2477 | restaurant | 0, 4055 Sola | NOK 13.8M | 29 | NOK 2.3M |
| Sola Pizza As | restaurant | Solakrossvegen 10, 4050 | NOK 14.3M | 23 | NOK 2.2M |
| Madla Handelslag Sa Losen Spiseri | cafe | Risavika Havnering 12A, 4056 Tananger | NOK 39.8M | 24 | NOK 1.9M |
| Tananger Pizza As | restaurant | Torkelstien 3, 4056 Tananger | NOK 7.9M | 32 | NOK 935.0K |
| Sola Bistro As | restaurant | Åsenvegen 443, 4055 Sola | NOK 4.8M | 36 | NOK 353.0K |
| Senthai As | restaurant | Solakrossvegen 4, 4050 | NOK 4.6M | 20 | NOK 325.0K |
| Maxi Fast Food As | restaurant | Hagavegen 9, 4056 Tananger | NOK 6.4M | 16 | NOK 311.0K |
| Yips Sola As | restaurant | Solakrossvegen 10, 4050 | NOK 4.8M | 16 | NOK 217.0K |
| Rc Drift As | restaurant | Risavegen 56A, 4056 Tananger | NOK 1.3M | 12 | NOK 158.0K |
| Eli Håland As | restaurant | Hagakrossen 9, 4056 Tananger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 31.0K |
| Afro Cuisine As | restaurant | Solakrossvegen 31, 4050 | NOK 0 | 6 | NOK 0 |
| Brisen Bar Avd 2476 | restaurant | Flyplassvegen 230, 4055 Sola | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| China Garden Sola As | restaurant | Solakrossen 10, 4050 | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Eatmore As | restaurant | Rådhusvegen 28, 4050 Sola | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Eatmore As Konkursbo | restaurant | Rådhusvegen 28, 4050 Sola | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Eli Håland | restaurant | Prestøyvegen 10, 4052 Røyneberg | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| For Fra Mor Avd 2471 | restaurant | Flyplassvegen 230, 4055 Sola | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hlb Holding As | restaurant | Prestaskjersarmen 21, 4058 Tananger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Hos Grekerne As | restaurant | Tananger Ring 138, 4056 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Joe & The Juice Stavanger Airport | cafe | Flyplassvegen 230, 4055 Sola | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Joker Pizza As | restaurant | Ura 1, 4056 Tananger | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
| Kaktus Càfe & Bar As | restaurant | Solakrossen 5, 4050 | NOK 0 | 17 | NOK 0 |
| Masti Indian Restaurant As Konkursbo | restaurant | Rådhusvegen 30, 4050 Sola | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Nye Evintas As | restaurant | Kjerrberg terrasse 3, 4051 Sola | NOK 0 | 7 | NOK 0 |
| Pink Fish Avd 1003 Sola | restaurant | Flyplassvegen 230, 4055 Sola | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Puro Gusto Svg | restaurant | Sola Flystasjon|Flyplassvegen 230, 4055 | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Snadderbuå Sola Naweed | restaurant | Rådhusvegen 54, 4050 Sola | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Ssg Strandhuset Ølberg | restaurant | Ølberg Havneveg 101, 4053 Ræge | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Tananger Sushi As | sushi restaurant | Skibmannsvegen 1, 4056 Tananger | NOK 0 | 4 | NOK 0 |
| Wilberg F&b As | restaurant | c/o Devity AS|Kanalsletta 2, 4033 Stavanger | NOK 0 | 86 | NOK 0 |
| Årsvold Invest As | restaurant | Nordsjøvegen 299, 4053 Ræge | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK 0 |
| Røci As | restaurant | Vigdelsvegen 108, 4053 Ræge | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -19.0K |
| Bjarkøy Brygge As | restaurant | Tankbåtvegen 2, 4056 Tananger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -21.0K |
| Mæf Sola As | restaurant | Mostunvegen 1, 4050 Sola | NOK 7.9M | 15 | NOK -30.0K |
| Rodin Sola As | restaurant | Solakrossen 13, 4050 | NOK 74.0K | 6 | NOK -33.0K |
| China Garden Restaurant As | restaurant | Solakrossen 10, 4050 | NOK 8.0K | 0 | NOK -34.0K |
| Sushi Sola As | sushi restaurant | Solakrossvegen 1B, 4050 | NOK 1.2M | 12 | NOK -65.0K |
| Emr Invest As | restaurant | Melingsiden 34B, 4056 Tananger | NOK 0 | 0 | NOK -74.0K |
Conclusion
The burger restaurant industry in Sola has been marked by significant fluctuations, with a sharp decline in sales and number of employees after 2018. This shows that the industry is highly unstable and may be challenging to operate in a competitive market economy. However, the broader restaurant and café industry in the municipality shows a more stable development, which can give entrepreneurs a better understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the sector. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs explore addresses and opportunities in Sola for this industry, with a focus on finding solutions that align with local trends and needs.