Industry · municipality
Street Food in Lindesnes
An analysis of the industry, companies, and development in the municipality
Executive Summary
Street food in Lindesnes is a small but dynamic industry with 5 registered companies. The industry has shown significant variations in sales and number of employees over time, with a sharp decline in 2024 before an increase in 2025. There is particularly active activity in Mandal, where all companies are registered. The industry has no registered bankruptcies, but lacks detailed financial data for most companies.
Economic Overview
Sales and Employees Over Time
- Sales: The industry reached a peak in 2017 with NOK 3.6 million in sales, but fell to NOK 2.2 million in 2019 before a gradual increase to NOK 2.9 million in 2021. Data for 2022–2026 is missing, but a sharp decline in 2024 (0 employees) was recorded before an increase in 2025.
- Employees: The number of employees reached its highest level in 2017 with 12 employees, but fell to 1 employee in 2023 before a sharp increase to 14 employees in 2025. There is significant variation from year to year, with a 100% decline between 2023 and 2024.
Conclusion
The industry has shown significant uncertainty over time, but there are signs of an increase in 2025. This may be due to changes in the market or new company registrations.
Companies in the Industry
Registered Companies
The following companies are registered in the street food industry in Lindesnes:
| Name | Address | Organizational Form | Number of Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dansig As | Heggestien 1, Mandal | AS | 4 |
| Big Top Servering As | Store Elvegate 47B, Mandal | AS | 0 |
| Collo As | Heggestien 1, Mandal | AS | 0 |
| Susk As | Annas vei 5, Mandal | AS | 0 |
| Take Away Sushi, Noodles & Chicken | Kjerrevaneset 71, Marnardal | ENK | 0 |
Organizational Forms
- AS: 1 company (Dansig As) with 4 employees.
- ENK: 1 company (Take Away Sushi, Noodles & Chicken) with 0 employees.
Information
Most companies have no available financial data, and there are no details about operating results or equity.
Business Geography
Distribution of Activity
- Mandal: 1 company (Dansig As) with 4 employees.
- Other Neighborhoods: No data available for other neighborhoods in Lindesnes.
Conclusion
All companies in the industry are registered in Mandal, and no activity is registered in other neighborhoods in the municipality. This suggests that the industry is concentrated in a single neighborhood.
Business Dynamics
Bankruptcy Statistics
- Bankruptcies: No registered bankruptcies in the street food industry in Lindesnes.
- Outlook: Missing financial data for most companies makes it difficult to assess the risk of bankruptcy. However, no bankruptcies are registered in the period.
Dynamics
- Employees: Significant variation from year to year, with a sharp decline from 2023 to 2024 (100%) before an increase in 2025.
- Sales: Highest sales in 2017, but a decline in 2019 before a gradual increase to 2021. Data for 2022–2026 is missing, but a sharp decline in 2024 was recorded.
Conclusion
The industry has shown significant uncertainty over time, but there are signs of an increase in 2025. This may be due to changes in the market or new company registrations.
Outlook
Outlook for Entrepreneurs
- Trend: A sharp decline in the number of employees in 2024 (0 employees), but an increase in 2025 (14 employees) was recorded. This may indicate that the industry is in a phase of change or development.
- Mandal: All companies are registered in Mandal, and no activity is present in other neighborhoods. This may be an advantage for entrepreneurs wishing to establish themselves in an existing market area.
- Development: No detailed financial data is available, but there are signs that the industry has grown in 2025. This may indicate increasing demand for street food in the municipality.
Summary
The industry has shown significant variation over time, but there are signs of an increase in 2025. Entrepreneurs should consider opportunities in Mandal, where all companies are registered. However, it is important to be aware of the uncertain economic development in the industry.
Outlook for the Fast Food Industry
Broader Fast Food Industry
- Number of Companies: 12 companies in the fast food industry in Lindesnes, compared to 5 companies in the street food industry.
- Sales: The fast food industry reached a peak in 2025 with NOK 24.1 million in sales, while the street food industry had NOK 2.9 million in 2021.
- Employees: The fast food industry had 82 employees in 2026, while the street food industry had 4 employees in 2026.
Peer Companies
| Name | Address | Industry | Sales | Number of Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgars Bakeri As Avd Gågata | Store Elvegate 24A, 4514 Mandal | Bakery | NOK 9.8M | 25 | NOK 931.6K |
| Edgars Bakeri As Avd Malmø | Søren Jaabæks vei 13, 4515 Mandal | Bakery | NOK 7.9M | 14 | NOK 751.6K |
| Edgars Bakeri As Avd Øvrebyen | Skarvøyveien 55, 4517 Mandal | Bakery | NOK 5.4M | 11 | NOK 518.7K |
| Edgars Bakeri As Avd Vigeland | Sprangereidveien 6, 4520 Lindesnes | Bakery | NOK 2.4M | 8 | NOK 232.9K |
| Burger King Avd 5503 Mandal | Saltverket 22, 4515 Mandal | Fast Food Chain | NOK 554.1K | 22 | NOK 52.9K |
Conclusion
The fast food industry has a larger market share and more companies than the street food industry. Peer companies such as Edgars Bakeri and Burger King have higher sales and more employees. This suggests that the fast food industry has greater economic stability than the street food industry.
Other companies in hurtigmat (not in street food)
| Company | Industry | Address | Sales | Employees | EBITDA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgars Bakeri As Avd Gågata | bakery | Store Elvegate 24A, 4514 Mandal | NOK 9.8M | 25 | NOK 931.6K |
| Edgars Bakeri As Avd Malmø | bakery | Søren Jaabæks vei 13, 4515 Mandal | NOK 7.9M | 14 | NOK 751.6K |
| Edgars Bakeri As Avd Øvrebyen | bakery | Skarvøyveien 55, 4517 Mandal | NOK 5.4M | 11 | NOK 518.7K |
| Edgars Bakeri As Avd Vigeland | bakery | Sprangereidveien 6, 4520 Lindesnes | NOK 2.4M | 8 | NOK 232.9K |
| Edgars Bakeri As Avd Butikk Saltverket | bakery | Saltverket 22, 4515 Mandal | NOK 554.1K | 1 | NOK 52.9K |
| Burger King Avd 5503 Mandal | fast food chain | Skarvøyveien 55, 4517 Mandal | NOK 0 | 22 | NOK 0 |
| Favoritten Fast Food As | fast food chain | Johnstons gate 1B, 4514 Mandal | NOK 0 | 9 | NOK 0 |
Conclusion
Street food in Lindesnes is a small but dynamic industry with potential for growth. The industry has shown significant variation in sales and number of employees over time, but there are signs of an increase in 2025. There is particularly active activity in Mandal, where all companies are registered. The industry has no registered bankruptcies, but lacks detailed financial data for most companies.
For entrepreneurs, it may be advantageous to establish themselves in Mandal, where there are existing companies. However, it is important to be aware of the uncertain economic development in the industry. SmartGrunder can help entrepreneurs find suitable addresses in the municipality for this industry.