Street Food in Bærum: Industry Analysis and Outlook

Industry Overview

The street food industry in Bærum has shown significant growth in recent years, with 17 registered companies in the municipality and 55 employees in 2025. Sales have increased from NOK 3.3 million in 2016 to NOK 18.6 million in 2025, demonstrating strong dynamics in the sector. The industry is part of the broader fast food category, which has 38 companies in Bærum, but street food has unique characteristics that make it an attractive sector for entrepreneurs.

Sales and Employees in the Street Food Industry in Bærum (2016–2025):

Sales have increased by 557% from 2016 to 2025, with a particularly strong rise from 2022 to 2024 (110.2%). The number of employees has increased by 817% over the same period, showing growing interest in the sector. However, there are variations in the development, such as a decline in 2021 (–29.3%) before a strong increase in 2022.

In Bærum, there are 17 registered companies in the street food industry, with a mix of AS and ENK forms. The most representative companies include:

• El Greco As (Sandvika, 16 employees)
• Bekkestua 1 Wok & Sushi As (Bekkestua, 13 employees)
• Fly Chicken Sandvika (Sandvika, 8 employees)
• Stabekk Grill As (Stabekk, 4 employees)

Organizational Form Statistics:

• AS: 8 companies, 65 employees, total sales NOK 20.5M
• ENK: 1 company, 4 employees, no sales reported

There are no registered bankruptcies in the industry, but some companies report negative EBITDA values, such as Southwest Sub As (–11% EBITDA margin).

Street food activity in Bærum is most concentrated in Sandvika, which has 5 companies and 44 employees. Bekkestua and Stabekk follow with 2 and 1 companies respectively. Jar has no activity in the industry. The following table provides details per suburb:

Sandvika is therefore an important hub for street food in the municipality, with the highest number of companies and employees.

The industry has been stable with no bankruptcies, but shows variations in financial health. For example:

• Fly Chicken Sandvika has a negative EBITDA margin (0%) and a sales growth of –6%.
• Southwest Sub As has an EBITDA margin of –11%, but a sales growth of 100%.

However, there are no bankruptcies, indicating that the industry has a relatively stable structure. Many companies have a high average gross profit margin (64–872%), but lower operating margins (–7% to 5%).

Outlook for Entrepreneurs

The street food industry in Bærum shows clear growth, especially from 2022 onwards. With 55 employees and NOK 18.6M in sales in 2025, it is an attractive sector for entrepreneurs. There are particular opportunities in Sandvika, where activity is highest. Entrepreneurs should, however, be aware of financial challenges, such as negative EBITDA values at some companies. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations in the municipality for new street food companies.

The broader fast food category in Bærum has 38 companies, with 284 employees and NOK 125.6M in sales in 2025. Compared to street food (17 companies, 55 employees, NOK 18.6M), fast food is more developed, but street food has shown stronger growth (23.3% in 2025). Examples of peer companies in fast food include:

• Baker Samson Avd Bekkestua (bakery, NOK 20.7M in sales)
• Mcdonald's Sandvika Storsenter Avd 12 (fast food chain, NOK 35.3M in sales)
• Funky Kioskdrift As Avd Sandvika Storsenter (frozen yogurt café, NOK 3.5M in sales)

It is possible to see that fast food has a broader variation in company forms, while street food is more specialized.

The street food industry in Bærum has shown strong growth in recent years, with 17 companies, 55 employees, and NOK 18.6M in sales in 2025. Sandvika is an important hub for activity, and the industry has a stable structure without bankruptcies. Entrepreneurs should consider the opportunities in the municipality, especially in Sandvika, and be aware of financial challenges. SmartGrunder can help find suitable locations and strategies for new companies in the sector.