Hair Salon Industry in Fredrikstad: A Comprehensive Analysis

Hair salons in Fredrikstad form an important part of the municipality's local economy. With 172 registered companies in the industry, there is a mix of established businesses and newer companies. Sales development has been variable in recent years, with a peak in 2019 and a decline since then. The average number of employees has also fallen, which may indicate a change in the market or increased competition pressure. Two bankrupt companies have also been registered, which should be considered in relation to the risk in the industry.

Economic Development

Sales Development (NOK):

Employee Development:

Sales experienced strong growth until 2019, but has since been more unstable. The average number of employees has fallen by over 15% from 2022 to 2023, which may indicate a change in the business model or increased competition pressure.

Registered Companies in the Hair Salon Industry

There are a total of 172 registered companies in the hair salon industry in Fredrikstad. The most common company forms are AS (40 companies) and ENK (7 companies). Key companies include:

• Frisør Drift As Avd Frisør (14 employees, 7.8M in sales)
• Hc Rolvsøy As (12 employees, 7.5M in sales)
• Rauø As (8 employees, 6.8M in sales)
• Nikita Hair Avd 747 Østfoldhallen (7 employees, 6.0M in sales)

Two bankrupt companies have also been registered: Duhok Frisør As and Fantasy Frisør As, which have 0 in sales and 0 employees.

Distribution of Businesses in the Municipality

The hair salon industry is most concentrated in Fredrikstad, with 22 companies and 81 employees. Other important areas include:

• Rolvsøy: 5 companies, 28 employees, 14.9M in sales
• Sellebakk: 6 companies, 21 employees, 11.2M in sales
• Kråkerøy: 4 companies, 18 employees, 14.5M in sales
• Gressvik: 5 companies, 7 employees, 1.3M in sales
• Torp: 4 companies, 6 employees, 2.5M in sales
• Gamle Fredrikstad: 1 company, 5 employees, 3.4M in sales

Rolvsøy and Kråkerøy have higher EBITDA margins (5-6%) compared to other areas, which may indicate better operational efficiency.

Two bankrupt companies have been registered in the hair salon industry in Fredrikstad: Duhok Frisør As and Fantasy Frisør As, which have 0 in sales and 0 employees. This may indicate increased competition pressure or operational challenges in the industry. Although the number of bankrupt companies is low, this should be considered in relation to the risk of starting a new business in the industry.

For founders considering starting a hair salon in Fredrikstad, it is important to be aware of the recent years of declining sales and average number of employees. However, there are opportunities in areas such as Rolvsøy and Kråkerøy, where the EBITDA margin is higher. It is also important to consider the competition pressure and operational challenges in the industry. SmartGrunder can help founders find optimal addresses in the municipality for this industry.

Outlook for the Broader Hair Salon Category

The broader hair salon category in Fredrikstad has a higher sales volume (97.8M in 2024) compared to the hair salon industry (92.6M in 2024). There are also more companies in this category (290 companies) compared to the hair salon industry (172 companies). Key companies in this category include:

• Centrum Face & Body Clinique As (3.1M in sales, 4 employees)
• Bjørnen Frisør & Barbershop As (895.0K in sales, 4 employees)
• Gressvik Hud Og Fotklinikk As (1.4M in sales, 1 employee)

These companies have higher EBITDA compared to the hair salon industry, which may indicate better operational results in this category.

The hair salon industry in Fredrikstad has both challenges and opportunities. With declining sales volume and average number of employees, it is important to be aware of the competition pressure and operational challenges. However, there are opportunities in areas with higher EBITDA margins, such as Rolvsøy and Kråkerøy. SmartGrunder can help founders find optimal addresses in the municipality for this industry.